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Output set to fall by a million a quarter
- 31/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new report is warning that vehicle manufacturing output in Europe could fall by a million units a quarter. According to S&P Mobility, parts shortages and continued supply disruption could see output fall by a million vehicles in the fourth quarter of the year and remain at that subdued level all through [...] -
Synetiq joins NBRA to increase awareness of green parts
- 05/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Synetiq has confirmed its membership with the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) in a bid to increase the awareness, importance and benefits of using green parts to its members. Green parts are quality, non-safety-related used parts such as head lamps, bumpers, mirrors and doors. About 71% of bodyshops now use [...] -
Norbar names new MD
- 23/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Norbar Torque Tools has named John Reynertson as new managing director. He takes over from Andrew Lobo. Reynertson joins the Banbury-based company from Sturtevant Richmont, a US company recently purchased by Norbar’s owner Snap-on, where he served as president. He said: “I am looking forward to the challenge [...] -
Car registrations down again in July
- 04/08/2022
- 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 [...] -
Costs tops parts as primary challenge
- 13/07/2022
- 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 [...] -
Activate Group among UK’s fastest growing
- 06/07/2022
- 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 [...] -
LCV values begin to wane
- 29/06/2022
- 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 (4.9%) compared to April. Year-on-year, values for May 2022 were still ahead by £142 (1.5%) compared to May 2021. Stuart [...] -
BVRLA to turn spotlight on supply
- 28/03/2022
- 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 [...] -
Advantage Parts Solutions consolidates parts supply
- 15/03/2022
- 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 [...] -
Prasco tackles supply shortages with huge order
- 25/02/2022
- 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, [...]