A record number of young accident repair technicians graduated from Thatcham’s Apprentice Academy this week.
Courtesy car management and day-rate insurance provider DCML has entered the body repair market with the launch of DCM Bodyshop.
Brian Spratt, Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) chief executive, has been appointed as treasurer for the international association for parts distributors, FIGIEFA.
The June issue of AMe is now live, featuring fresh new content separate to the magazine edition.
Arnold Clark is giving away a free two year service plan with every car it sells between June 8 and 10.
Kia Motors UK has signed a deal to supply its franchised network with an innovative cosmetic repair tool.
Bodyshop group Nationwide Accident Repair Services has reported its work for insurance giant Aviva will be slashed by two thirds this year following a re-tendering process.
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced a provisional decision to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission.
Sales of service plans have increased by 20% year-on-year as dealers improve at promoting their benefits and closing sales.
Autoglass technician Steve Marelli has beaten thousands of applicants from across the world to be recognised as the world’s best vehicle glass replacement technician at the prestigious Best of Belron competition.
National aftermarket parts supplier GSF has launched a new division focused on supplying bodyshops.
Volvo has appointed a contract for tyre supplies for its new cars.
Paints, coatings and chemicals specialist AkzoNobel has been retained as ‘preferred supplier’ to the Honda (UK) network for a further two years.
Three in four Britons don't know how to check the oil in their car, leaving an opportunity for dealers' aftersales marketing teams.
Isuzu’s new Isuzu D-Max pick-up will launch in July with a five-year/120,000 mile warranty.
Classic vehicles built before 1960 will be exempted from the MoT test from November 18, roads minister Mike Penning announced today.
Kwik Fit is looking to take on 320 new apprentices this year across its four UK training academies.
Accident Exchange achieved a 50% growth in the provision of onward mobility to its manufacturer, dealer and bodyshop partners during the second half of 2011.
Citroën’s recently launched ‘Fixed Price Repairs’ scheme has just been expanded to six repair items, with the latest addition of replacement clutches.
Car dealers are urged to take care in wording adverts for fixed price servicing after Toyota GB was criticised by the advertising watchdog.
BHM Autobodies has joined the Fix Auto UK accident repair franchise.
Extended cover is great for customers, but is the picture as rosy for dealers?
Nissan has announced a spring healthcheck promotion for its dealer network aimed at bringing customers into their dealerships.
Accident management group Helphire has reported that credit hire lengths continue to show a decline year-on-year.
Ford Retail has introduced a mobile service providing aftersales servicing and repairs for Ford and other makes of light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
