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Fix expands into Liverpool

Fix Auto UK has added its seventh location to its owned portfolio of repair centres after taking over the building in Liverpool left vacant by Nationwide Accident Repair Services. The […]

IBISTV Global Summit postponed a month

IBIS (International Bodyshop Industry Symposium) has decided to postpone the launch of IBISTV Global Summit as a result of the second Covid-19 lockdown. The event was scheduled for 19 November, […]

CAPS analysis for October shows claims steady

The latest collision repair industry report from CAPS – covering unique claims and supply chain transmissions for the month of October (see below) – shows claims have increased by just […]

SMMT welcomes CJRS scheme

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders  (SMMT) has welcomed the continuance of the government’s Covid Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), in light of the fact that showrooms must close during […]

Hyundai joins European charging network

Hyundai has joined IONITY, the European charging network which used 100% renewable energy. It becomes strategic partner and shareholder and will help drive the expansion along Europe’s highways. The IONITY […]

RAC names new Assurant sales director

Kerrie Grocott has been appointed RAC director of sales at Assurant, the company which partners with the RAC in the aftersales sector. She will be responsible for the RAC Dealer […]

Business as usual during lockdown

PPG Refinish UK & Ireland businesses and brands has assured customers it will continue to trade in line with new guidelines during the second national lockdown. In a statement it […]

CD Auctions to trade through lockdown

CD Auction Group will continue operations through the current lockdown. The regular programme of online sales will continue as normal, and logistics services will be conducted safely and adhering to […]

Sales figures underline demand at dealerships

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has said latest figures by the SMMT underline the value of keeping dealerships open during lockdown. The SMMT reported a decline in new car […]

New car market falls marginally in October

The UK new car market declined in October, with registrations falling by 1.6% year on year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that the industry recorded 140,945 […]

LCV sales sets new October record

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second consecutive month in October, up 13.3% to mark the highest performing October on record. The Society of Motor […]

Car finance market enjoys strong September

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the consumer car finance market reported growth in new business volumes of seven per cent in September 2020 […]