Michael G Motors has become the latest addition to Fix Auto UK’s network and will now operate as Fix Auto Luton.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation and Scottish Motor Trade Association have met with ministers to present a case against extending the MOT test for new cars.
Three quarters of Volvo’s 110 UK dealer network have agreed to change their aftersales operations to have two-person technician teams working on vehicles.
Trust is the most important factor for car owners choosing their service outlet.
Car dealers can now offer used car buyers a connectivity and telematics package which promises servicing prompts, intelligent roadside assistance and cheaper insurance premiums.
Fleet maintenance controllers are set to be better equipped to manage service, maintenance and repair (SMR) through an agreement by Fleet Assist and CarWeB.
The maintenance costs of the three most popular car brands in the UK - Ford, Volkswagen and Vauxhall - is considered by car servicing and repairs website WhoCanFixMyCar.com.
Total has retained its position as Kia’s preferred aftermarket lubricants supplier for another five years.
A pair of long-serving Ray Chapman Motors employees are set to retire from the Malton and York dealerships at the end of March following 35 years of success with Volvo.
BCA has begun the re-branding of its former SMA centres with the official opening of its Leeds centre.
New Vantage Motor Group aftersales director Dale Baker has said that he is "delighted to be back" at the fast-expanding dealer group.
Dealerships across the UK could be missing out on as much as £460 million worth of aftersales opportunities as they fail to sell 44% of 'red work' to customers.
SsangYong Motor UK has appointed Doug Lincoln as aftersales director as it looks to support its expanding dealer network.
Ford and Nissan bosses in the UK have both claimed that one of the biggest challenges facing dealerships in 2016 is a skills shortage leading to the “untapped potential” of aftersales.
Fix Auto Mid Devon has opened the network’s fourth Fix & Go centre after transforming a building opposite its existing Crediton bodyshop.
The collapse of crude oil prices are delivering a “sting in the tail” to automotive workshops accustomed to making money from its sale.
The way MOT testers are being trained is changing, with the role soon to become a National Occupational Standard (NOS).
Luxury and supercar dealer H.R. Owen will offer customers a complete supercar repair service following the purchase of leading body shop Bodytechnics.
Europe’s major independent automotive data publishing companies have joined forces to found a new European Industry Association to ensure fair access to information for aftersales operators.
Franchised dealers are at greater risk now of losing more service work to the independent sector now EU legislation has removed limitations to its taking more market share, it has been claimed.
Ford’s mobile service van programme, piloted by TrustFord in Greater London last year, has extended its reach beyond the M25.
Used car service plans have been hailed as a major opportunity for the year ahead following an annual research survey carried out by EMaC.
Fix Auto UK has formed a strategic alliance with consultancy business Industry Insights to further develop its product offering to the UK motor market.
Service plans will become a key customer retention tool as customers make fewer visits to dealerships and workshops, The Warranty Group has predicted.
Parts distributor Solid Auto UK plans to grow its product offering within its specialism of supplying parts for Japanese and Korean vehicles.
