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Bodyshops in a ‘fight for survival’

A new survey has underlined the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on bodyshops in the UK. Less than two weeks into a partial lockdown that some fear could last six […]

Dealers urged to keep customer lines open

Dealers who have gone into full lockdown as a result of the coronavirus crisis are missing out on future sales, according to new research. While the market has suffered drastically, […]

New partnership provides real-time wheel data

Autogem and Cam Services have teamed up to provide real-time customer data on tyre tread and wheel alignment issues to dealers and independent garages. Technicians using CAM’s business management system […]

Dragon’s Den star picks Spies Hecker

A new bodyshop launched by former Dragon’s Den star Hilary Devey has announced an exclusive contract with Axalta brand, Spies Hecker. Devey opened Bodiwork by Devey, a state-of-the-art accident repair […]

Car-O-Liner ‘open for customer enquiries’

Car-O-Liner has announced that despite running a skeleton staff at its Rugby office due to the coronavirus crisis, it is still able to answer any customer requests, enquiries or equipment […]

Copart core team still operating

Copart has reassured insurers it will continue to support them to ensure claims are processed and settled during the coronavirus. Copart, which supplies salvage services to most of the UK’s […]

Government delays CAZ introduction

The government has confirmed plans to introduced Clean Air Zones in Birmingham have been delayed until 2021. Birmingham City Council wrote to the government last month asking for a delay, […]

Cazana launches website dedicated to key workers

Cazana has launched a new website to help key workers find service centres in their region that are still operational. KeyworkerGarages.co.uk  enables workers in the NHS, police, delivery drivers etc […]

Toyota adds centralised parts supply contact

Toyota (GB) has announced that the majority of its Toyota and Lexus Centres are able to support emergency and critical workers, including NHS staff, across the UK, however they will […]

TTC takes training courses online

TTC Group is now able to deliver its JAUPT (Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training) approved driver CPC courses and core fleet manager courses online in virtual classrooms. The impact […]

Car market slump worse than 2009 crisis

The UK new car market declined 44.4% in March, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In the important plate change month 203,370 fewer […]