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DVSA identifies UK’s top five MOT hotspots

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has identified the five postcodes where the average number of MOTs per test centre will be highest come November. This is based on […]

Lookers delays results for a fourth time

Lookers has delayed the publication of its annual results for a fourth time while investigations into its accounts continue. It said in March it had found ‘potentially fraudulent transactions.’ Investigations […]

Collaboration for the greater good

Two of the industry’s most respected training providers have agreed to collaborate to support the sector further as it recovers from the impacts of Covid-19. RWC Training and Auto-Motivate between […]

Used car market continues rising

Used car values have continued to rise throughout August, according to cap hpi. It found that values moved up by 0.2% at the three-year point, which equates to around £30 […]

Breakdowns surge by 160%

New research has found that breakdowns rose 160% from May to July. The figures have been released by the RAC and NFU Mutual, which suggest this rise could be down […]

Nearly 87% of drivers disregard speed limit

The number of accidents within 20 mph zones has increased by 148% in three years. This is according to new research by garage comparison site BookMyGarage. It found that just […]

Service network seeks independents’ support

A call has gone out to independent garages to join a service network struggling to cope with demand. The recruitment drive has been launched for epyx’s 1link Service Network, prompted […]

Meet our first 30 under 30: rising stars 2020

bodyshop magazine is delighted to introduce the first group of winners from this year’s 30 under 30: rising stars awards. The six talented youngsters you are about to read about […]

NBRA calls for CJRS extension

The National Body Repair Association is urging the government to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) until the end of the year. Despite bodyshops being permitted to remain open […]

RAC wins BCA contract

The RAC has won a new three-year contract to provide specialist inspection services within the auction business of BCA. The deal, the largest of its kind in the UK, will […]

G3 confirms new Yorkshire site

G3 Vehicle Auctions is investing in what will be the UK’s largest purpose-built independent auction and refurbishment development for over 20 years. Construction on the 14-acre site in Yorkshire began […]