Used car dealers move to longer warranties
New research has revealed an emerging trend among used car dealers to offer customers longer warranties. Research carried out by JudgeService on behalf of RAC Dealer Network found that many […]
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Heavier and wider vehicles outpacing workshop equipment
Independent repairers and bodyshops could find that essential equipment is not suited to heavier and wider vehicles. According to A1 ADAS Group, heavy electric vehicles plus the trend to develop […]
Miles that Matter challenge unveiled by Ben
Automotive charity Ben has launched its Miles that Matter charity initiative to raise funds for those struggling. As part of Miles that Matter, it is encouraging those within the automotive […]
Automotive Insights launched to provide real-time data
Automotive Insights has launched to deliver just-in-time market intelligence based on data from 1,000 motorists. The Manchester-based automotive market data company has been collecting consumer information since January last year. […]
Michael Golding joins Plastic Repair Alliance Council
Plasnomic has appointed Michael Golding, network manager at Allianz UK, to the Plastic Repair Alliance Council. Plasnomic has been established to strengthen industry alignment on plastic repair to create a […]
Soft Bicycle 360 developed to improve cyclist safety
AB Dynamics has developed the Soft Bicycle 360 to support Euro NCAP as it steps up tests around cyclist safety on the roads. Developed in conjunction with sister company DRI, […]
New car sales down despite EV growth
New car sales fell by 3.9% in the EU in January, according to new figures published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). The decline was driven largely by falling […]
Cazana relaunched by Percayso Vehicle Intelligence
Percayso Vehicle Intelligence is relaunching as Cazana, with Derren Martin appointed to head up the new data platform. The enhanced used car portal has been engineered to meet the needs […]
RAC ranked among UK’s best employers
The RAC has been named as one of the UK’s Best Employers by the Financial Times. The UK’s Best Employers 2026 assessed companies with at least 250 employees across a […]
Fix Auto UK partners broker to back bodyshop investment
Fix Auto UK has announced a new partnership with a finance broker to support continued bodyshop investment. It has linked up with Charles and Dean Finance, one of the UK’s […]
Electric vehicle repair skills an ‘operational necessity’
Autotech Training has warned independent bodyshops that gaining electric vehicle repair skills is becoming critical to remaining operational. Many independents have delayed electric vehicle training due to cost pressures – […]
BASF named preferred Volvo approved network supplier
BASF Coatings has been reappointed as preferred paint supplier for the Volvo approved network. The three-year contract renewal means it will continue to provide Volvo’s repair network of 78 sites […]