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MOT dates missed by eight million drivers in 2024

More than eight million vehicles were late renewing MOT certification last year, according to new research. A Freedom of Information request to the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency submitted by […]

Car-O-Liner hosts IMI Skills Competitions masterclass

The six finalists in the Automotive Body Repair discipline of the IMI Skills Competition attended a hands-on masterclass at Car-O-Liner’s training centre recently. The session provided real-world experience with the […]

SMR costs for older fleets rise by a quarter

SMR costs are nearly a quarter higher for fleet cars over four year old compared to newer models. According to research carried out by ATS Euromaster, SMR (service, maintenance and […]

Smart Repairs reports 10% increase in turnover

Smart Repairs has reported a 10% increase in turnover in the last 12 months. The Leeds-based company, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and is now the UK’s fastest […]

BCA acquisition of Aston Barclay facing CMA scrutinty

The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating the BCA acquisition of Aston Barclay after identifying potential competition concerns. BCA is the largest is the largest provider of business-to-business used vehicle […]

Electric Car Grant sparks EV surge

Interest in electric cars has spiked since the introduction of the Electric Car Grant, with more than 4.5 million views of EV adverts on Auto Trader. This represents a rise […]

Damian Milling joins ALLDATA Europe as sales director

ALLDATA Europe has appointed Damian Milling as sales director for its UK operations. His appointment forms part of a strategic restructure designed to strengthen ties between ALLDATA Europe and partners […]

LKQ expands vehicle collision parts range

LKQ has expanded its product offering with almost 700 new-to-range vehicle collision parts so far in 2025. New parts added to its range include body panels, cooling components, lamps and […]

Dangerous driving caught on dash-cam

New research has revealed since 2022 that motorists have submitted more than 230,000 videos to police of dangerous driving. This is based on data from a Freedom of Information request […]