Crash for cash fraudster convicted
A man who manipulated women to take part in crash for cash fraud has been sentenced to 20-months’ imprisonment. The man met women online and then persuaded them to take […]
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Used petrol cars now average more than £17,000
Average prices of used petrol cars have gone over £17,000 for the first time in two years. Marketcheck, which provides data on the used UK market, has analysed the average […]
Phillip Butcher joins UPG to bolster South East support
Automotive parts distributor UPG UK & Ireland has appointed Phillip Butcher as business development manager for the South East. He brings nearly four decades of automotive aftermarket experience to the […]
82% of drivers feel safer with ADAS – Thatcham Research
A comprehensive new survey commissioned by Thatcham Research has revealed that 82% of UK drivers feel safer with ADAS features in their vehicles. The study, carried out by the Centre […]
Autumn Budget must focus on automotive aftermarket skills
The IMI is urging government to focus on automotive aftermarket skills when it delivers its Autumn Budget next month. In its pre-budget submission, it has said that investment traditionally focuses […]
One in seven used cars could have false mileage
New research has revealed that one in seven used cars have evidence of mileage tampering or Vehicle Identification Number manipulation. According to analysis carried out by Carly of more than […]
UK’s fastest-selling used car in September revealed
Second hand cars sold in 25 days on average during September, with the Mazda CX-5 SUV revealed as the UK’s fastest-selling used car. According to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin […]
MOT dates missed by eight million drivers in 2024
More than eight million vehicles were late renewing MOT certification last year, according to new research. A Freedom of Information request to the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency submitted by […]
Fleet Assist celebrates record year of network growth
Fleet Assist has welcomed a record number of repairers to its SMR network this year. It is predicting that more than 400 repairers will have joined its network by the […]
Car-O-Liner hosts IMI Skills Competitions masterclass
The six finalists in the Automotive Body Repair discipline of the IMI Skills Competition attended a hands-on masterclass at Car-O-Liner’s training centre recently. The session provided real-world experience with the […]
Lloyd Motor Group renews Manheim Auction Services partnership
Lloyd Motor Group has extended its contract with Manheim Auction Services to remarket part-exchange vehicles. Under the renewed agreement, Manheim will continue to remarket over 6,000 vehicles annually from its […]
SMR costs for older fleets rise by a quarter
SMR costs are nearly a quarter higher for fleet cars over four year old compared to newer models. According to research carried out by ATS Euromaster, SMR (service, maintenance and […]