Autumn Budget must ‘drive growth, not hamper it’, warns SMMT
Ahead of this Wednesday’s Autumn Budget, the SMMT has repeated its call to government to announce measure that ‘drive growth, not hamper it.’ It has said warned that proposals to […]
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Unexpected vehicle repair bills rise to £650 – RAC
Average unexpected vehicle repair bills have crept up £33 to £650 this year, according to new research carried out by the RAC. Meanwhile, 65% of drivers have faced unexpected repair […]
Body Repairer Solutions launched to accelerate profits
Body Repairer Solutions has been launched to improve bodyshop efficiency and profitably by providing access to leading suppliers and expert consultancy services. The company was introduced at the start of […]
Road Safety Week principles must be a year-round focus
To mark the end of Road Safety Week, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has urged drivers to focus of vehicle safety all year round. The theme of […]
Vehicle glass recycling the focus of new partnership
Auto Windscreens is partnering with The Green Parts Specialists to enhance vehicle glass recycling. By training technicians to safely and effectively remove glass from salvage and end-of-life vehicles, the initiative […]
Motor Ombudsman Star Awards shortlists announced
The Motor Ombudsman has revealed the nominations for this year’s Star Awards. The Star Awards have been designed to celebrate the achievements and recognise individuals and Motor Ombudsman members who […]
NBRA hosts second Apprentice Breakfast Club
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has hosted its second Apprentice Breakfast Club, at Blackpool and The Fylde College. Launched in partnership with Ageas UK and LKQ, the initiative aims […]
Motor insurance premiums fall for third straight quarter
Motor insurance premiums have fallen every quarter this year, according to the latest figures from the Association of British Insurers. Its ABI tracker revealed that premiums dropped by a £13 […]
Van Mossel Automotive Group completes dealership acquisitions
Van Mossel Automotive Group has enhanced its UK footprint by acquiring Breeze Motor Group and Ocean Automotive. The deals include a total of nine dealership sites, two repair centres and […]
Autumn Budget must present ‘clear strategy’ for automotive
The National Franchised Dealers Association has called for a ‘clear strategy’ around UK automotive to be announced in next week’s Autumn Budget. Its budget proposal addresses tax incentives around electric […]
Repair work via BookMyGarage trebles
Repair work booked via the BookMyGarage platform rose by 32% year-on-year in September. Further analysis of the data revealed that about 90% of all the appointments made on the online […]
Young drivers warming to fully electric cars
A new annual study has found that nearly one in five young drivers expect their next car to be fully electric. The research also found that more than half of […]