Mind the gap
Mobile repairers or van drivers might not be leaving enough braking space, with heavy loads needing up to an extra 36%. Research by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles shows over half of […]
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Drivers still flouting phone laws
Drivers are still flouting mobile phone and seatbelt laws as they don’t fear getting caught. That is the view of the UK’s biggest independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, and […]
POS figures rise in December
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer car finance market grew one per cent by […]
She’s ‘the beating heart of this organisation’
ACIS has promoted Michelle Giles to the key role of office manager to oversee continued growth. She retains her role as PA to chief executive Graham O’Neill. But Michelle’s […]
Fuel prices fall again
Fuel prices fell for a third month in a row in January. According to the RAC, both petrol and diesel reduced by over a penny a litre in January, with […]
MG builds on 2018 momentum
MG Motor UK has followed up strong 2018 figures with new record sales in January. The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) show a significant […]
Volvo announces annual profits
Volvo Cars has reported a 0.9% increase in profit in 2018. Net revenue increased by 21% to SEK 252.7bn on the back of the company’s best ever annual sales of […]
Foggy opens Wigan site
Motorcycle racing legend and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here winner Carl Fogarty officially opened Fix Auto UK’s latest express repair facility Fix Auto Fix & Go Wigan […]
The Face of the Business
As the public face of the company, the recovery driver has been described in these pages as a ‘mobile reception’. So how can businesses ensure they’re getting the most value […]
VW expands Portsmouth service
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened a new purpose–built van centre at Dunsbury Park, Portsmouth. The new facility boasts 10 service ramps, an MOT facility and a 22-strong team. Breeze Motor […]
IMI discussing EV standards for technicians
The Institute of the Motor Industry met with industry leaders this week to discuss a professional standard intended to protect technicians working on electric vehicles. The Electric Vehicle Advisory Group […]
NBRA survey examines insurer relationship
A new survey undertaken by the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has round that the relationship between repairers and insurers is on a firmer footing, although there is still significant […]