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  • Car registrations down again in July

    • 4 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK new car registrations fell by nine per cent to reach 112,162 units in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) The result marks the fifth month of consecutive decline, although the fall is the smallest recorded this year Ongoing global supply chain [...]
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  • Costs tops parts as primary challenge

    • 13 July 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Increasing operational costs is the biggest concern for 79% of independent repairers and dealer workshops, ahead of disruption to the supply chain This is according to a poll by The Motor Ombudsman It found that the same proportion of respondents also stated that their bottom line had been particularly affected [...]
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  • Activate Group among UK’s fastest growing

    • 6 July 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Activate Group has been named as one of the UK’s most rapidly growing businesses in three independent lists, including The Sunday Times 100 - Britain's fastest-growing private companies In addition to The Sunday Times, the business features in top 100 lists published by The Growth-Index and FEBE (For [...]
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  • LCV values begin to wane

    • 29 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Average LCV values in May 2022 fell below £10,000 for the first time since December 2021 as demand shifted in the used market LCV values averaged £9,517 at BCA in May, down by £488 (49%) compared to April Year-on-year, values for May 2022 were still ahead by £142 (15%) compared to May 2021 Stuart Pearson, [...]
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  • BVRLA to turn spotlight on supply

    • 28 March 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The BVRLA will put the focus on vehicle supply at its Industry Outlook webinar next Wednesday (30 March) Setting out to help delegates better understand the current issues having an impact on the supply chain, as well as the potential timescales for recovery, the hour-long session will include insights from seven [...]
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  • Advantage Parts Solutions consolidates parts supply

    • 15 March 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Advantage Parts Solutions is launching a new service to reinforce its parts locating solution in the UK The new service extends to hard to find and back-ordered parts, enabling dealers and bodyshops to seamlessly transact amidst global supply challenges and the ebb and flow of Covid-19 restrictions Advantage [...]
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  • Prasco tackles supply shortages with huge order

    • 25 February 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Prasco UK has reacted to the ever-escalating shortage of replacement parking sensors by stocking 50,000 units Sold within its own Prasco Premium extensive range of products, the parking sensors it offers encompasses 80% of volume and premium vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Vauxhall, Fiat, Peugeot, Renault, [...]
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  • New solution tackles supply shortage

    • 23 February 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    A new solution has been released to help bodyshops deal with the shortage in parts by connecting them directly with vehicle manufacturers via a new technology platform As a result of Covid-19, Brexit and the microchip shortage, repair costs have risen by 27% in the last four years, and there is no evidence of that [...]
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  • Suppliers take to the road

    • 25 January 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automotive aftermarket specialists OSRAM and Ring are launching a joint initiative intended to deliver the latest lighting and workshop tooling to independent repairers around the country The Workshop Solutions Van, from OSRAM and Ring, will visit repairers on site to showcase the latest products and innovations [...]
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  • LKQ Euro Car Parts expands network

    • 19 January 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    LKQ Euro Car Parts has opened its first branch in Cirencester The new store will give drivers and garages in the area convenient, local access to LKQ Euro Car Parts’ 160,000-strong range of car, light commercial vehicle and specialty parts From replacement wiper blades and headlamp bulbs to collision parts and [...]
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