NBRA raises cost concerns
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has raised concerns following figures that show motor insurers have paid out a total of £2bn in claims in the second quarter of 2017. […]
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Accident Exchange gets new owner
Accident Exchange Ltd, a leading provider of accident management and mobility solutions, has closed a deal with its principal funder as it targets growth and expansion. Under the agreement, Eight […]
bodyshop partners with GALM
On 29-30 November, the Joining, Forming & Manufacturing Technology Europe Summit will return to the NEC, Birmingham with bodyshop again acting as media partner. As part of the GALM series, […]
DIY repairs being phased out
Fewer and fewer drivers are carrying out their own car maintenance, according to a new study. MotorEasy found that a third of motorists now reach for the bonnet catch fewer […]
Transpaint North launches sister company
West Yorkshire-based Transpaint North has expanded operations with the launch of sister company Transalloy Wheels. Transpaint North is a commercial vehicle paint repairs and spraying business. Transalloy Wheels has been […]
Revive! scores a hat-trick
Smart repair network, Revive! has welcomed three new franchisees as part of the company’s strategic growth plan to achieve a turnover of £20m by 2020. As the volume of its […]
Autonomous evolution simply ‘life’
Over a quarter (26%) of British drivers believe the autonomous evolution is simply ‘part of life’ with the next generation having to embrace learning new skills, other than driving. The […]
Remit opens new academy
A number of businesses from across the UK have put their support behind Remit Group’s brand new Automotive Academy, which opened its doors to its first group of apprentices this […]
Volvo announces used car restructure
Volvo has reorganised its wholesale used car operations, meaning all of Volvo Car UK’s remarketing will be carried out in-house by a newly created Wholesale Used Car department. This will […]
Vehicle repair bill hits £1bn in Q2
Motor insurers paid out a total of £2 billion in claims in the second quarter of 2017, fuelled by rising repair bills and higher theft costs according to ABI data […]
VW goes back to school
The Volkswagen Group is showcasing the industry to a more diverse audience through its Executive Job Shadowing programme, which recently saw three school girls from Milton Keynes spend a week […]
Car clean anyone?
A quarter (29%) of car owners wait over three months before they clean the inside of their cars, new research by UK Carline has revealed. Car leasing specialists UK Carline […]
