vehicle repairs

Drivers cut costs with home repairs

More than a quarter of millennials would carry out their own vehicle repairs to save on costs rather than paying a professional garage. This is according to an eBay study, […]

Potholes blamed for breakdown spike

Potholes have been blamed for a 23% rise in breakdowns attended by RAC patrols in the last three months of 2022. It went to an average of 20 breakdowns a […]

Vehicle technician vacancies surge by 70%

The IMI has revealed the extent that the skills shortage in the sector is driving up salaries. Its Automotive Job Postings Briefing found that the current vacancy rate in the […]

UK-AFCAR welcomes new MV-BEO

The UK Alliance for the Freedom of Car Repair (UK AFCAR) has welcomed the new Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MV-BEO) proposals but has called for greater detail on how […]

Suzuki launches industry-first aftercare service

Suzuki has launched a new accident aftercare programme for motorcycles. The entirely free service is available to all customers regardless of vehicle age and has been introduced to make the […]

Revive! franchise nominated for customer service award

The Preston franchise of SMART vehicle repair specialists Revive! Auto Innovations has been shortlisted for the prestigious Customer Service Award at this year’s Red Rose Awards. The awards ceremony, which […]

LKQ Euro Car Parts reveals event plans

LKQ Euro Car Parts has revealed details of its stand at the upcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, which is set to feature industry guests, prizes and access to expert […]

Government to penalise pothole-making companies

The government has announced that it will penalise companies responsible for leaving potholes after carrying out street works. According to the RAC, this change in the laws could prevent thousands […]

Pothole claims top £12m

Councils and road authorities across Britain paid more than £12m in compensation to motorists between 2018 and 2021 for damage caused by poor road surfaces and potholes, This is according […]

Automotive start-ups surge across UK

New research has revealed that 20,424 new automotive businesses were established in the UK in 2021. According to research from Yell Business, based on data acquired from Companies House, more […]