Repair costs surge 40% since 2018
The cost of vehicle repairs has risen by a staggering 40% from 2018 to 2022, according to Intelligent Motoring. It also found the average cost of warranty claims rose 37% […]
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GBA Technical Services unveils ‘greenest’ defleet centre
GBA Technical Services expects to reduce operating costs at its new Automotive Technical Centre in Immingham by up to 85% after partnering with IDES Electrical Services on a major solar […]
Quarter of drivers feel ‘unsafe’ on UK roads
A new study has found that more than a quarter of UK drivers do not feel safe on the road. According to Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance […]
Average used prices on the rise again
The average retail price of a used car in March was up 2.3% to £17,720 in March. According to AutoTrader, this is up from the 1.3% year-on-year increase recorded in […]
FMG Academy to host WorldSkills qualifiers
FMG Repair Services has announced it will host IMI WorldSkills body repair national qualifiers for the fourth year running. The independent competition, which identifies the most talented apprentices in the […]
Fix Auto Braintree expansion continues apace
Fix Auto Braintree owner Danny Ashwell is hoping to open his second site at the end of April. The new 8,000 sqft site will replace Fix Auto Chelmsford, with plans […]
Deadline approaches for MOT assessments
LKQ Euro Car Parts is urging MOT Testers to complete their annual assessments before the deadline at the end of March. According to DVSA figures, more than 19,000 testers have […]
Bentley reports record results
Bentley Motors has revealed record financial results for 2022, with operating profits up nearly €1bn compared to 2018. The latest annual figures show a profit of €708m, representing an 82% […]
Vella Group announces Gaskell Motor Bodies acquisition
The Vella Group has increased its site locations to 12 with the acquisition of Lancashire-based Gaskell Motor Bodies. The business has a 6,000 sqft workshop and will operate as The […]
Rivus unveils new training academy
Fleet solutions provider Rivus has launched a new IMI-approved training academy for LCV and HGV technicians. The purpose-built training centre is an extension of Rivus’ existing service, maintenance, and repair […]
Drivers cut costs with home repairs
More than a quarter of millennials would carry out their own vehicle repairs to save on costs rather than paying a professional garage. This is according to an eBay study, […]
Used car sales accelerating
Auto Data has announced that used cars took a record average of just 23 days sell in February. It’s five days faster than the same period last year and six […]