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Fuel duty freeze extended until end of 2026

The government has announced it will extend the fuel duty freeze until the end the year. It was due to increase fuel duty by 5p between September this year and […]

SMEs missing out on millions at point of sale

SMEs are losing thousands of pounds each year due to slow card machines, according to a new survey from money.co.uk. It found that 46% of companies questioned said they miss […]

True cost of van downtime revealed

The real cost of van downtime has been revealed in new research carried out by Opinium for Mercedes-Benz Vans. It found that businesses lose £1,172.20 for every day a van […]

FixMyCar agrees finance partnership with One.funding

FixMyCar has agreed a new partnership with business finance solution One.funding. Under the partnership, One.funding will provide the underlying structure, governance and lender engagement framework for FixMyCar’s customers. This will help repairers and bodyshops access flexible […]

Steer Training Academy launched to merge two academies

Steer Automotive Group has unveiled the Steer Training Academy, merging the Steer Academy with the Gemini Training programme. Unifying the two academies brings together two training programmes into a single […]

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event unveils Ramp Up

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will introduce a Ramp Up, a new feature designed to bring technical training and workshop conversations to life. Created in partnership with JHM Butt […]

Ghost broking on the rise, warns FCA

The Financial Conduct Authority has reporting rising ghost broking instances and warned against the risks of buying car insurance through social media. Its research has revealed that half of drivers […]

Road rage rising among younger drivers

Younger drivers are more prone to road rage than older motorists, according to a survey carried out by Saga Car Insurance. Its survey of 1,000 adults found that 16% of […]

ADAS calibration specialists key to bodyshop success

Independent repairer Car Fix Solutions has been transformed since it began outsourcing ADAS calibration and diagnostics work. It believes the complexity of modern vehicles and the need to meet strict […]

Payment Assist passes £1bn in vehicle funding

Finance provider Payment Assist has helped more than a million motorists pay for vehicle repairs valued at over £1bn. Working with 8,000 workshops, Payment Assist offers interest-free finance on MOTs, […]