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Euro Car Parts has come out in support of the current three-year period before a new car required an MOT test. A government consultation is looking at extending the period […]

A motor fraudster has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after claiming £29,000 from a fake claim. Adam Islam admitted that in 2014 he crashed his Toyota MR2, which […]

Makita is supporting the Formula Student (FS) 2017 vehicle design and build challenge run by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. The event, which attracts teams from more than 100 university […]

LV= has joined the chorus of voices claiming the discount rate is flawed. The government is holding a consultation to review the ‘possibilities for how, when and by whom the […]

Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) will transform the lives of six out of every 10 people in the UK, according to new research published today by the Society of Motor […]

Autotech Recruit will use Automechanika to launch a campaign highlighting how its services could help bodyshops cope with extreme staff shortages a day. It aims to drive awareness of its […]

CAPS Consortium’s data exchange service will be provided free of charge to UK bodyshops from April. This move forms a key element of CAPS’ (Common Automotive Platform Standard) commitment to […]

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) claims the new discount rate consultation is an important step towards a system that works for claimants, consumers, businesses and taxpayers. Commenting on today’s […]

The BBC reports that Lloyd’s of London will establish a new European subsidiary in Brussels to avoid losing business when the UK leaves the EU. The 329-year-old insurance market confirmed […]

Nationwide Accident Repair Services Ltd (NARS) will head to Brands Hatch in Kent this weekend, for the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship with victory in mind. NARS has enjoyed a […]

Plastic and panel repair training providers, Cornerstone Technologies has agreed to supply mobile dent removal specialists Dragon’s Dents with equipment and consumables. Dragon’s Dents, founded by Leon Kyte, specialises in […]

US based nextinsurance has launched what it claims to be the world’s first ever chatbot for small business insurance. In partnership with SmallTalk, nextinsurance has developed a fully functioning chatbot […]