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VW launches Rent-a-Car sites
- 14/08/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Volkswagen financial services UK has launched its first sites for Rent-a-Car in the UK. The initial launch phase sees three Volkswagen retailers and two ŠKODA retailers operate the Rent-a-Car service from its existing showrooms. Customers will be able to book online by choosing the retailer they want to collect [...] -
Andy takes Honda award
- 13/08/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Andy Johnson has been named Honda Estimator of the Year. The VDA at Brooklands Autobody collected the award from David Harvey, Honda network manager, at Rockingham Castle. David said, ‘Andy is a valued member of our team. Competition was fierce and standards extremely high, and we are delighted his dedication [...] -
Ash Hall joins IAM RoadSmart
- 13/08/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
IAM RoadSmart has announced this week that Ash Hall, who lost both legs serving in Afghanistan but has started a new career as a racing driver, will become an ambassador for independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. Ash, 27, from Colchester, starts his work with IAM RoadSmart with immediate effect. He will be [...] -
Renault delivers for emergency services
- 13/08/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) has enhanced its fleet with 67 specially-converted new Renault Master ambulances. The new ambulances will be used by WAST’s non emergency patient transport services to transport people to and from routine outpatient appointments at clinics, hospitals and day centres, [...] -
RAC extends agreement
- 13/08/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The RAC and Assurant, a global provider of risk management solutions, has announced that they have extended their agreement to continue to operate the RAC brand together in the UK car dealer sector until at least 2024. The deal covers a range of well-established RAC-branded warranty and other dealer insurance [...] -
Brake urges zero-tolerance approach
- 10/08/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Drink driving casualties have reached a four-year high in the UK, according to figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT). It estimated that 9,040 people were killed or injured in Britain in drink-drive accidents in 2016, the highest number since 2012 and a seven per cent rise from the year [...] -
Vauxhall secures Wales contract
- 10/08/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Vauxhall has handed over the keys to 69 new vans to housing association, Tai Tarian, helping the company to continue its work across Neath Port Talbot, South Wales. Providing social housing to residents across the borough, Tai Tarian is one of the largest social landlords in Wales. The Vauxhall models, which include [...] -
Steve Young confirmed for #BE2018
- 10/08/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Steve Young has been confirmed as a speaker at the bodyshop Event & Awards 2018, taking place at Hilton Metropole Birmingham on 27-28 September. The managing director of ICDP delivered a compelling presentation at this year’s IBIS Global Summit in Germany on the development of the crash repair market for the [...] -
U-Pol answers Car SOS’ call
- 09/08/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
U-Pol has seized upon the success of the TV programme Car SOS by offering the next series currently in production its support. The Northamptonshire-based operation has given popular presenters Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townsend total access to its vast array of products needed to restore its line-up of classic cars. The [...] -
Aviva and Volvo safety awareness
- 09/08/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
During July and August, Aviva – in conjunction with Volvo and Thatcham – held two technical events at its claims centres in Norwich and Glasgow to raise vehicle safety and product awareness amongst its claims teams. The purpose of the events was to raise staff awareness to the ever-changing complexity of modern [...]