• Voting open for IAAF awards

    • 18 November 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Voting for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’ Awards is now live, with the winners set to be revealed at the IAAF Awards Dinner on 8 December at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes The awards are back to celebrate and honour exceptional businesses in [...]
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  • Smart Repairs celebrates game-changing year

    • 10 November 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Leading independent cosmetic vehicle repairer Smart Repairs has announced a record-breaking year The Leeds-based company, which recently bought 18,000 sqft freehold premises, has seen its turnover grow by 40% to £75m, while trebling its workforce As part of its national expansion programme this year, Smart [...]
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  • RHCV celebrates awards hat-trick

    • 28 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has been recognised as one of the leading commercial vehicle dealers in the UK at the Renault Trucks awards ceremony The East Midlands-based site took home three awards including Sales Dealer of the Year and Dealer of the Year Furthermore, its Northampton branch was named Service [...]
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  • Solus names new COO

    • 14 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Solus ARC has appointed Clare Davies as its chief operating officer She will report to Simon Smith, Solus managing director and Aviva repair lead Davies joins Solus with more than 25 years’ experience within claims and operations and more recently in supply chain management She will play a key part in leading [...]
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  • BASF and Peugeot sign collaboration deal

    • 18 July 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    BASF Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions is partnering with the European Association of Peugeot Car Dealers (AECP) to offer premium value-added services to its bodyshops in Europe The AECP brings together dealers from 11 European countries and works hand-in-hand with Peugeot and Stellantis Group to [...]
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  • IAAF extends membership

    • 21 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with Garage Services Online Garage Services Online is renowned for designing and developing websites for the automotive aftermarket Jim Lang, managing director of Garage Services Online, said: “Our priority is to help [...]
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  • Renault announces Fixter acquisition

    • 13 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Renault Group has acquired start-up Fixter, a digital platform which connects customers to repairers This acquisition is part of the digitalisation of the group's aftersales business unit Fixter enables users to benefit from all car maintenance services without leaving their homes It takes care of making [...]
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  • New tech cuts total losses by 4,000

    • 8 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Over 4,000 damaged vehicles set to be written off by insurers throughout 2021 were kept on UK roads thanks to a digital solution connecting workshops with sparse vehicle parts Vehicles with severe damage caused by age, excessive wear, and collisions will more often than not result in an uneconomical repair, meaning [...]
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  • Online platform generates £1m for aftermarket

    • 16 November 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fit It For Me, the online platform from LKQ Euro Car Parts that matches vehicle owners with independent garages, has helped to generate £1m of additional labour for the independent aftermarket The platform allows drivers to choose from a network of trusted garages when buying parts, helping them to access the [...]
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  • SYNETIQ joins SMMT

    • 4 June 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    SYNETIQ has joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as it continues its mission to build a sustainable strategy Tom Rumboll, CEO of SYNETIQ, said: “As a company, we’re changing how we talk with our customers and clients about the achievable financial and environmental benefits of using [...]
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