Motor industry organisations have reacted to suggestions that dealerships and garages should be able to do more to deter motorists from driving off in a car or van that has unresolved safety-critical faults identified by vehicle technicians.
The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills will open the Avonmouth Academy with its inaugural course set to begin on 22 July.
Greenhous Group has promoted Geoff Lowe as head of aftersales at all of its retail dealerships in Shropshire, adding Greenhous Nissan to his existing responsibilities.
Dealers could help car owners save at least an extra £100 million in annual charges by paying for repairs using zero-interest monthly payments, according to Bumper.
The gap between older and newer cars in terms of average aftersales invoice value continues to widen, according to new analysis from Marketing Delivery.
Gemini Accident Repair Centres is under new ownership after founder Tim Hopkins sold the bodyshop chain
James Lever of TekCor4 explains how unlocking the full potential of customer data can help dealers to retain more customers and boost their profitability.
Car repair chain Halfords Autocentre has reported growing market share in the aftermarket as it draws in more drivers for tyre replacements and car servicing or MOTs.
Three quarters of dealerships are coming under significant pressure from manufacturers to help them meet zero-emissions targets despite demand for electrified cars remaining ‘very weak’.
AM met with Brian Robinson, franchise director at Belfast-based retailer Agnew, to discuss the highly unique challenges facing the dealership community in Northern Ireland.
Epyx has established a new network of over 1,400 garages nationwide to streamline motor warranty work and provide warranty providers with easy access to workshops
Several years of lower new car sales, plus the demise of diesel cars, mean that workshops need to be planning now how they'll recover lost revenue in three, five and 10 years.
Arnold Clark Autoparts customers can enjoy fantastic rewards with every purchase of aftermarket parts during the group stages of the eagerly awaited Euros.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has revealed the finalists for the prestigious BIG Awards 2024 who have shown exceptional excellence in their respective categories in the independent garage sector.
The UK's special homeland security service, MI5, is on the hunt for newly qualified vehicle technicians to join its workshop in London and maintain its fleet of vehicles.
The Department for Transport (DfT) is exploring how to include checks on cars' ADAS safety systems in future annual MOT tests to ensure the technology will not leave drivers at risk.
The Motor Ombudsman has launched a tyre safety awareness initiative ‘Make Time for Tyres’.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is launching a new campaign to clarify the rights of independent repairers and motorists.
Burntwood-based Lesters has launched a specialist ‘automotive’ division to work closely with OEMs, first and second tier suppliers and third-party logistics providers.
Vehicle repair workshops and accident repair centres are being promised savings, training and prizes from the exhibitors at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 next week.
Contrary to industry fears, there is no evidence that EVS are being scrapped at a higher rate than ICE vehicles due to their significantly higher repair costs
A new national distribution centre (NDC) is being opened in the Midlands by GSF Car Parts as it continues to drive for growth in supplying car repair workshops across the UK.
Automotive fintech payment specialist Bumper helped fund £0.5bn worth of car repairs by April and intends to grow that total by a further £460m by the end of this year.
Logistics giant DHL has signed a multi-year warehousing contract with Omoda and Jaecoo UK ahead of the Chinese carmakers’ UK debut.
