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Customers value trust over convenience

According to new research commissioned by CDK Global, by far the biggest reason customers return to a workshop is ‘trust’ (cited as the most important factor by 72% of respondents), […]

Government funding not enough

The announcement that Prime Minister Theresa May is dedicating £106m to the research and development of new battery and hydrogen technology has received a mixed reception, with some welcoming the […]

Lightfoot launches to general public

Lightfoot is being launched to the general public for the first time in September 2018. The device, which has been described as ‘the Fitbit for cars’ will be on sale […]

Write-off sales behind car thefts

West Midlands Police (WMP) have stated that they are to lobby government and the insurance industry surrounding concerns that selling written-off cars for repair is powering an increase in vehicle […]

New skills courses developed

Norwich-based automotive recruitment specialist Progress Recruitment Solutions (UK) Ltd has launched new skills training aimed at both sales and aftersales professionals. Aimed at increasing sales and improving profits, the six […]

AGL rebrands repair network

Activate Group Limited (AGL), the Halifax-based insurer solutions, fleet and risk management provider, has rebranded its UK-wide vehicle repair network Car Repair Network as Motor Repair Network. This is intended […]

New battery factory announced

The UK’s largest independent vehicle battery manufacturer will open in early 2019 in Coventry, creating around 90 new jobs, at a new, multi-million pound, high-tech facility that will produce batteries […]

Parking sensors top most wanted list

Despite the plethora of driver aids now in cars, front and rear parking sensors remain top of the wanted list. This is according to research commissioned by GoCompare Car Insurance, […]

Stricter penalties paying off

A Freedom of Information request for data from the Ministry of Justice has discovered exactly what impact increased driving fines have had on motorists’ behaviour. The research, undertaken by Warranty […]

New EV taskforce set up

An Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce has been set up to tackle energy sector opportunities and impacts associated with the rise of electric vehicles. The LowCVP will facilitate the government’s new […]

MG Cannon gets full marks

MG Cannon Accident Repair Centre, Salisbury has just received top marks in its annual audit by Volkswagen Group, gaining a 100% pass rate for the fourth year running. MG Cannon […]

bodyshop Event sponsor interview – AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel is a proud sponsor of this year’s bodyshop Event & Awards. Here, we speak to Frank Delaney, manager strategic accounts, AkzoNobel, who shares the positives he feels the Event […]