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Best Multi Site Operator

(more than three bodyshop sites in either a group or franchise chain) Criteria: A written entry (max. 1200 words) or a video entry (Max. 3 minutes with no more than […]

Best Specialist Bodyshop

(focused on non-mainstream bodyshops specialising in Heritage, modifying or race car repairs and paint) Criteria: A written entry (max. 1200 words) or a video entry (Max. 3 minutes with no […]

Bodyshop Manager of the Year

Criteria: A written entry (max. 1200 words) or a video entry (Max. 3 minutes with no more than 1 minute per criteria) must address the selection criteria detailed below and […]

Bodyshop Live! 2019 Awards nominations

Please note that the competition details are being finalised and the full information for this category will be supplied shortly. To nominate yourself, or another, please complete our dedicate online […]

Tuntum extends Vauxhall deal

Nottingham-based housing association Tuntum has added five new Vauxhall vans to its fleet. The new vans will be used as mobile workshops by Tuntum’s field-based engineers on an everyday basis.  […]

BVRLA calls for closer collaboration

The BVRLA has called for closer collaboration between policy makers and fleets in the run-in to London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). It believes that by working more closely with fleets […]

‘Perilously close to the cliff edge’

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said the UK is ‘perilously close to the cliff edge,’ after yesterday’s vote in parliament to reject the withdrawal agreement. Steve Hawes, […]

Infiniti to shift from Sunderland to Japan

Nissan has announced it plans to end the production of two models at its Sunderland plant. The move to end production of its Q30 car and QX30 sports-utility Infiniti cars […]

FullAuction to remove seller fees

Cooper Solutions has removed its seller fees on its trade-only online auction site, FullAuction. This move allows dealers to sell their trade stock and keep 100% of the profits. Barry […]

Motordepot offers free vehicle history data

Motordepot is introducing what it calls an industry first by featuring free vehicle history data alongside dealer stock advertised online.  The move marks a radical new approach to the provision […]

Alliance to create new board

The Alliance between car manufacturers Mitsubishi, Nissan and Renault has announced the intention to create a new operating board. The announcement was made jointly by Jean-Dominique Senard, chairman of Renault, […]

SVA receives outstanding charity contribution accolade

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to charity by children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House. Recognised with the Outstanding Corporate Supporter accolade at the charity’s biennial […]