Bodyshops braced for business spike
Road accidents are predicted to soar in the next fortnight, after the clocks went back last weekend. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has found that demand for its replacement cars, vans and trucks […]
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LCV values hold steady in September
September saw average LCV values lift to £9,902 at BCA, with steady demand generating a small month-on-month rise of £18 as the market remained stable for the fourth month running. […]
Aftermarket facing £600m deficit
New research suggests the slump in car sales could cost the aftermarket up to £600m in service and repair incomes. The SMMT has reported that new car sales are down […]
Engine production down a third
Engine production fell 36.3% in September, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Its figures found that UK factories produced 138,059 engines last […]
Morelli secures PAS2060
Morelli Group has achieved carbon neutrality across all its branch locations, including Slim’s Detailing, its online detailing chemicals and associated products website. This has been achieved in accordance with PAS2060 […]
CV production recovers after August dip
UK commercial vehicle production recorded a modest 1.8% growth in September, up to 7,799 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) this growth comes after a […]
What’s more profitable for your bodyshop?
Often, the “quick fix” to making more money in the bodyshop is to bring in more work. High volume is a topic much talked about in the industry – an […]
EV charge can’t offset production slump
UK car production fell for the third consecutive month in September, dropping 41.5% with 67,169 cars manufactured. This makes it the worst performing September since 1982, according to the latest […]
IMI welcomes Budget’s skills pledge
The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed the additional funding for training pledged in yesterday’s Autumn Budget, but has called for further clarity around how the £2.7bn set aside […]
SMMT calls for ‘fundamental change’ in business rates
The Society of Motor Manufacturers has applauded the government’s decision to cut business rates in yesterday’s Autumn Budget, but says it can and must go even further to help the […]
Budget a missed opportunity for EVs
The BVRLA has criticised the government for not doing enough to support the electric vehicle revolution in yesterday’s Autumn Budget. Electric vehicles are a fundamental aspect of the UK’s commitment […]
New data reveals UK’s most dangerous roads
New research has revealed the most dangerous roads, conditions and circumstances for drivers, with London identified as the most likely place for collisions. Local Driving School has analysed data from […]