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BVRLA membership rises steadily

BVRLA has revealed that membership increased last year to 1,007 organisations. It has reported that more rental, leasing and fleet management, commercial vehicle and associate members joining the BVRLA association, […]

New automotive consultancy unveiled

A new specialist automotive consultancy has been launched to help the industry through a period of unprecedented change. Elevenci will provide manufacturers, fleet and leasing providers and finance houses with […]

New catalogue available now

Machine Mart has introduced its spring/summer catalogue. The new 508-page publication features more than 6,000 items of tools and machinery, with more than 15,000 extra products available online. The catalogue […]

bodyshop March special: waste management

The March 2020 issue of bodyshop magazine will be packed with the latest industry news and information relating to waste management and the environmental impact of the automotive collision repair industry. We […]

Passing the baton

Ageas’ Peter Millis reflects on a lifetime in vehicle repairs After decades of helping people get back on the road and more than 20 years working for Ageas, it’s fair […]

SMMT warns 2035 ban ‘extremely concerning’

The SMMT has described the government’s plan to bring forward a ban on the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles from 2040 to 2035 as ‘extremely concerning.’ Mike Hawes, […]

Business as usual post Brexit

Licence Bureau has issued a ‘no panic’ Brexit statement, while at the time encouraging businesses to start taking necessary steps to keep drivers legal. It is reiterating that the country […]

Rye Street unveils sole supply site

Rye Street Group has unveiled a completely refurbished bodyshop in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, where it is working with LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) on a sole supply basis. The offices and […]

bodyshop Live! awards get technical

A key part of the bodyshop Live! 2020 awards initiative will be six individual prizes for apprentices and senior technicians. The Powered by Vizion – bodyshop Remit Technician and Apprentice […]

What does ‘good’ look like?

The Professional: By Mike Monaghan For years I’ve asked the question: “In this industry what does ‘good’ look like?” The answer is subjective and highly opinion-based unless it can be […]

Commuters ready to abandon cars

A recent survey has found that more than half of commuters would be prepared to abandon their cars for an alternative mode of transport. The survey was conducted by Venson […]