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Demand soars for used cars

The used car market has surged since showrooms reopened. According to cap hpi, average values increased by two per cent, or £275 per vehicle, at a time of year when […]

Industry cautious about ALKS announcement

The government has announced that self-driving cars could be allowed on UK motorways by the end of the year. The Department for Transport has confirmed that automated lane-keeping systems (ALKS) […]

Ben Ball confirmed for December return

Automotive charity Ben has announced the Ben Ball will be back in December. It will take place at the Roundhouse in London on 8 December. The black-tie event raises vital […]

Synetiq and Covea renew agreement

Synetiq will continue providing salvage management and green parts supply to Covéa Insurance after renewing its multi-year contract. Alastair Sherwin, claims motor engineers manager at Covéa Insurance, said: “Synetiq’s values […]

BCF reports record levels of satisfaction

The British Coatings Federation’s (BCF) recent member survey showed record satisfaction scores for BCF services, with an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 across 12 categories. The highest satisfaction […]

CAPS reports significant volume increase

CAPS has reported a sharp rise in both unique claims and supply chain transmissions in the week ending 24 April. It found that unique claims rose eight per cent on […]

Tracker wanted by the police

The UK Police Service has extended its relationship with Tracker for a further five years. Since the start of the relationship Tracker and the police have jointly recovered over £561m […]

Autotech manager joins School of Thought

School of Thought has named its 100th industry ambassador. School of Thought has been set up to attract, engage and inspire young talent into the industry in an effort to […]

Tom Hadfield joins Vella Group

The Vella Group has appointed Tom Hadfield to the newly created role of head of commercial. He will be responsible for managing and growing client relationships, launching the group’s B2B […]

SMH speeds up ADAS vehicle repairs

SMH Fleet Solutions is speeding up its vehicle repair process by investing in new Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration equipment and training. The six-figure investment at four SMH sites […]

DVSA cracking down on MOT fraud

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has published new guidance on how to report suspected fraud around MOT testing. The new guidance is intended to help protect the public against […]

Demand spikes after restrictions ease

BCA has reported a significant and noticeable uptick in demand and values in the week following the relaxation of lockdown restrictions in England. Average values rose by 15% to £1,223 […]