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December dip is relative
- 13/01/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The average value of used cars fell during December, according to BCA’s Pulse Report, but it was still the third highest monthly average on record. November was a high-water mark for the price of used cars, but values dipped to £8,046 last month, a fall of £80, following a change in market sector mix. For [...] -
FAB flies through inspection
- 13/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
FAB Recycling has successfully retained its ISO14001 environmental accreditation, passing a recent BSI inspection with flying colours with a resounding 100% positive conformity. According to FAB, receiving a stamp of approval for the third year in succession is proof of how committed the business is to getting [...] -
Car sharing with Ford
- 13/01/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ford is piloting a scheme enabling families, neighbours and friends to share a single car. Ford Credit Link is aimed at consumers who don’t need a car full time but would like occasional access to a vehicle. Available to customers of Ford Motor Credit Company, the scheme will allow three to six people to lease [...] -
JLR tops UK employer survey
- 13/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), AstraZeneca and Harrods are the UK’s top three employers according to an independent survey conducted by Statista for Bloomberg's content and research arm. To identify the best employers in the UK, Statista conducted an extensive online employee survey among 15,000 workers in more than [...] -
Police select Ford for fleets
- 13/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Police forces nationwide have chosen both the Ford Kuga sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Transit Custom van to renew fleets from 2016. In a total deal comprising 1,100 vehicles, forces across the country have recognised the Kuga’s all-wheel drive capability and versatility of the iconic Ford Transit. First the [...] -
VW reports 2015 sales increase
- 13/01/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Volkswagen Group sold more than 9.93m in 2015, despite being rocked by the emissions scandal in September. VW reported that 3.43m customers in Western Europe bought one of its cars, a rise of 4.8 per cent on 2014. Growth in Spain and Italy was particularly strong, although the instability in Russia contributed [...] -
AAH Direct acquires Carbodybids.com
- 13/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Accident management specialists, AAH Direct has acquired car body repair comparison website www.carbodybids.com. AAH Direct has also made the service free for registered bodyshops. Registered bodyshop were previously charged a commission for successful bids. The acquisition by AAH Direct and subsequent [...] -
Winter is coming
- 13/01/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Snow and ice caused more than 5,000 accidents in 2014 – with bad weather on the way, drivers have been advised to follow five top tips for winter driving. The UK averages less than 24 snow days each year, but the number of accidents during bad weather highlights the need to be extra cautious. Five top [...] -
Symach on the move
- 13/01/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Symach has moved to new 160,000 sqft offices in Bologna, and in March it will also open a new 20,000 sqft showroom and training centre featuring all its products. This includes the FixLine SprayTron and FixLine KombiTron, plus its FixStation for one-panel repairs and its entire line of ShopLine furniture. Symach [...] -
Carrow Road to host Volvo charity match
- 13/01/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Steve Plunkett, body and paint programme development manager, Volvo, is organising a charity football match at the home of Norwich City Football Club in May to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society The game, between Plunky's All Stars and FNF FLK Mercenaries FC, will take place at Carrow Road at 8pm on [...]