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Used car prices up for 39th consecutive month
- 06/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Second-hand car prices are accelerating at their fastest rate in eight months, according to the latest data from the Auto Trader Retail Index. With an average retail value of £17,756, June marks a year-on-year price growth of 3.2% on a like-for-like basis, and the 39th consecutive month of growth, with the [...] -
Synetiq support vital in parts supply crisis
- 09/06/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantlers and recyclers Synetiq is continuing its support for bodyshops by reducing vehicle off-road time. While parts supply continues to be a challenge, its mygreenparts platform is proving to be an invaluable tool for customers who are searching for readily available green [...] -
Most popular used parts revealed
- 31/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
In light of continuing supply chain challenges, a new study has identified the most popular used car parts for motor traders. According to ChoiceQuote, wheels, lights and grilles were overwhelmingly the most popular parts searched for on eBay. Mini Grilles were the most searched car part out of all parts on the [...] -
Industry Insights names new Connected Solutions partner
- 30/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Industry Insights has announced that Laird Assessors has become a new Connected Solutions partner. Laird Assessors, which provides a range of services from accident damage reports and post-repair inspections, to accident reconstruction, witness statement and criminal reports, joins as an Associate Engineering [...] -
Car production continues upwards trend
- 26/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
British car manufacturing made further gains in April with output increasing for the third month in a row. It was up 9.9%, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with 66,527 cars rolling out of factory gates. Meanwhile, UK factories continued to turn out increasing numbers of hybrid [...] -
FLP Group announces Northern Ireland expansion
- 22/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive and industrial paint manufacturer FLP Group has opened its first distribution centre in Armagh, Northern Ireland. The opening of the distribution centre reinforces FLP Groups commitment to Ireland and the growing demand for its own manufactured products Final Systems and Ultimate, as well as the imported [...] -
Synetiq accelerates claims times with new service
- 22/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Synetiq, an IAA company, one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle recycling companies has launched a new supply and fit service to support insurance clients facing increasing claims in catalytic converter theft. The service has been introduced to help reduce vehicle off-road time for policy holders after [...] -
Prasco completes manufacturing plant acquisition
- 09/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Prasco Group is establishing itself as a manufacturer of replacement parts rather than just an importer and exporter after acquiring the manufacturing facilities adjoined to its distribution centre in Turin. Prasco will maintain its close links with the manufacturer and continue to purchase various products [...] -
CV sales continue upward trend
- 04/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded its fourth straight month of growth with 22,665 new units registered in April. According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), registrations in the month grew by 4.9%. Meanwhile, 109,937 new LCVs have [...] -
Arnold Clark Autoparts unveils supplier shortlist
- 18/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Leading automotive parts distributor Arnold Clark Autoparts has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious Supplier of the Year award. The awards reflect outstanding efforts during 2022, across several categories including ease of ordering, availability of stock, warranty handling and technical [...]