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Repairers urged to beat the MOT curve
- 26/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Arnold Clark Autoparts is encouraging garages and service centres to stock up on parts ahead of the busy MOT season. The number of MOTs are expected to surge between now and the end of the year, after drivers were given an extension during the pandemic. However, garages will need stock if they are going to be in a [...] -
HGV sales stumble through third quarter
- 17/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by 8.4% in the third quarter of 2021, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decrease saw 7,715 trucks registered, some 704 fewer than the third quarter 2020 total, which itself was volatile due to the effects [...] -
Partnership extended after perfect 10
- 09/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Allen Motor Group has renewed its remarketing partnership with Aston Barclay. Their long-established partnership extends for over 10 years through both physical and online auctions. Andrew Muffet, group used car buyer said: “After a turbulent year in the car market, we have continued to rely on Aston Barclay [...] -
MOTs up by 160% in April
- 11/05/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
MOT bookings were up 160% in April compared to the same month last year, according to data released by BookMyGarage. Its figures suggest a better than expected recovery has been made this year, with overall bookings (including MOTs, servicing and repairs) up 130% in April. The impact of the extension was mostly [...]