The latest news and features offering advice, insight and guidance into your aftersales operation.
The automotive aftermarket has continued to struggle through the first half of 2025, with both sales and revenue falling year-on-year
Issues related to the timing chain of Stellantis' 1.5-litre BlueHDI diesel engines built between 2017 and 2023 have led the vehicle manufacturer to extend its warranty cover.
Jon Sheard, operations director at ADS, says it’s time for dealers to rethink their approach to recalls as a powerful tool for customer retention and profitability
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has officially unveiled the finalists for the British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards 2025
Enterprise has named its 2025 Repair Partner Awards winners at a national event attended by 400 industry professionals and collision repairers.
Kia UK is rolling out new technology through Digital INNK to provide the dealer network with more accurate service and maintenance pricing data.
IMI criticises Government's Invest 2035 strategy for overlooking the UK’s 724,000-strong automotive workforce outside manufacturing.
Mechanics at Hedin Automotive's Brooklands, Bromley and Croydon Mercedes-Benz dealerships will strike this month and in July over pay.
Finance provider Payment Assist is partnering with Car Care Plan to offer Nissan drivers an interest-free monthly payment option for a manufacturer-backed service package.
Bumper is flagging a significant change in how customers are paying for vehicle repairs, with a growing number opting to settle bills outside traditional dealership opening hours.
Eurorepar Car Service's new head of network Neil Gibbs wants to help bridge the divide between franchised dealers and the independent aftersales sector.
Wiring looms have overtaken bumpers as the most frequently repaired component following vehicle collisions, according to new data from AA Accident Assist.
Volkswagen Group's TPS trade parts outlets will begin selling other branded parts to support workshops repairing older cars with cost-conscious owners.
James Mackay, director of Autotech Academy, argues that if we don’t make space for young talent, the industry risks losing them altogether, not just from our own businesses, but from the sector entirely
Eastern Western Motor Group has acquired a huge 33,000sq ft property to convert into a workshop and PDI factory
AM100 dealership group JCT600 is expanding its Bradford operations with the launch of a new Audi Authorised Repair Centre
Technicians employed at Hedin Group’s Mercedes-Benz dealerships across London are being balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay, according to the Unite union.
Kia UK has revealed the locations and commercial vehicle partners for its new Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) Centres, marking a major milestone in the brand’s entry into the UK’s light commercial vehicle market.
AM100 dealership group Drive Motor Retail has been named 2025 Bodyshop Group of the Year
Arnold Clark's GTG Training has celebrated the success of 80 apprentices at a graduation ceremony hosted at its Glasgow centre.
Automechanika Birmingham has confirmed its full agenda for those in the industry that are planning to attend the show at the NEC from June 3-5.
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) is urging sellers to maximise the residual value of their vehicles by taking full advantage of its used grading system to offer maximum asset performance.
Autocraft’s Dr Sara Ridley challenges the ‘replace and recycle’ norm—arguing battery repair must be part of the EV future.
Mark Llewellyn, managing director of Revive!, explores how the UK’s booming used EV market is reshaping the industry - and why protecting residual values is now crucial for both dealers and drivers.
Elite Car Spa is gearing up its national expansion plans after securing a £455,000 funding package to purchase its business headquarters.
