Wiring looms top list of most repaired car parts
AA Accident Assist has revealed that wiring looms are the most frequently repaired part of a car following a crash. Based on more than 14,500 repairs carried out last year, […]
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Vehicle running costs driving drivers into debt
High vehicle running costs have forced nearly a third of motorists in the UK to go into debt, according to new research undertaken by Carmoola. It found that 29% of […]
RAC report finds drivers ‘too busy’ for vehicle repairs
New research has revealed that more than a quarter of motorists view vehicle repairs and servicing as a hassle to be avoided. According to a study by RAC Mobile Mechanics, […]
Unexpected car repairs cost drivers £600 – RAC
Unexpected car repairs are costing drivers an average of more than £600 a year, according to new data from the RAC. It found that 59% of drivers face unexpected repair […]
Digital aftersales department to support dealerships
A new digital aftersales department has been launched by technology firm MAD Devs to support dealerships. The new module, which is part of the company’s cloud-based iStoreDOCS document management system, […]
Report reveals revenue opportunities for bodyshops
A new report has urged bodyshops to capitalise on electric vehicle repairs and digital tools to increase revenues and maximise profits. The report, published by FixMyCar, is based on data […]
Repair complaints to Motor Ombudsman up nearly a third
The Motor Ombudsman’s dispute resolution service received more service and repair complaints from customers in the third quarter of the year than ever before. From 1 July to 30 September […]
UK’s most dangerous areas to drive revealed
The most dangerous areas to drive outside of London have been revealed in new research. According to a new study by Vignette Switzerland based on historical data from Department for Transport, […]
Revive! Southport celebrates one-year anniversary
Revive! Southport is celebrating its one-year anniversary, with owner Andrew Hood saying the decision to set up his own franchise has changed his life. After nearly two decades in car […]
Vehicle damage goes unrepaired by 12% of drivers
Analysis of vehicle repair data has revealed that 12% of drivers don’t bother fixing their damaged cars, with a further 11% reporting a negative experience when they did. According to […]
epyx unveils new national network
Specialist in ecommerce solutions for the automotive industry epyx has created a new network of repairers to provide warranty providers with access to a national coverage of workshops. The network […]
A Bumper start to the year
Bumper announced that it had helped fund £500m worth of repairs in the UK by April, and aims to add another £460m to the total by the end of the […]