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IBISConnect Turkey: from surviving to thriving

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its brand new IBISConnect Turkey online event. The three-hour live simulcast will take place on Wednesday, 7 October between 08:00 and 11:00 […]

Select offering sparks industry interest

Select Bodyshop Group (SBG), the new grouping for independent repairers, dealer and VM bodyshops which launched just three weeks ago, is already reporting “significant” interest and membership applications which are […]

After-hours service for MOTs

Garages should consider extending hours and opening on Sundays in order to meet the surge in demand for MOT slots, according to BookMyGarage. Karen Rotberg, co-founder of BookMyGarage, said: “It’s […]

Test drives key to unlocking EV demand

Most UK drivers won’t be convinced to buy an electric vehicle until they have tried a prolonged test-drive. That is the result of a survey of more than 2,000 motorists […]

Van Insurer reports boost in quote requests

The Van Insurer has reported a significant increase in quote requests, suggesting the nation’s van drivers are getting back out on the road. The online price comparison company processed 15% […]

Car buyers flock to online auctions

Car buyers are turning to online auctions as demand continues to rise. The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) found that while the majority of auction houses are not yet […]

Classic cars targeted by thieves

Classic car buyers have been warned to carry out the proper checks before purchase, and then take all the necessary steps to protect it from thieves. Car thefts have increased […]

Copart launches new vehicle grading system

Online vehicle remarketing business Copart UK has launched its own grading system to give buyers a clear and definable indication of a vehicle’s condition. The move is designed to boost […]

Apprenticeship numbers fall off a cliff

Apprenticeship starts in the motor industry were down a staggering 75% in June compared to the same month in 2019, according to figures from the Department for Education. The figure […]

Pothole problems persist despite Covid-19

Potholes remain a blight on UK roads, judging by the number of call outs by RAC patrols. Even though traffic was down 60% in the second quarter of the year, […]

Road safety gets personal

The road safety sector is on the ‘cusp of real change’ as businesses seek to use technology to enhance safety based on individual driving habits. According to the road safety […]

30 under 30: rising stars – the 2020 winners

bodyshop magazine is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s 30 under 30: rising stars awards. The 30 winners embody the future of the collision repair industry and come […]