The Institute for the Motor Industry (IMI) has said that the DVSA’s MOT extension is “no excuse” for lower test standards or compromised road safety.
More than 2.9 million vehicles on UK roads could have potentially dangerous faults according to an investigation which found one-in-seven MOT passes should have been failed by testers.
Škoda’s new Enyaq electric vehicle (EV) is being made available with a new Lease&Care finance option which includes servicing roadside assistance and tyres.
The July Issue of AM magazine is here, with insights into Inchcape UK's downsizing, the "unprecedented" used car market, the impact of FCA revisions on dealers' point of sale finance, and more.
EMaC has acknowledged Laura Cartwright's "in-depth understanding" of industry issues as she was promoted into the role of operations director.
Keyloop has partnered with Solace to develop a prototype in-car service booking platform that links drivers with dealers.
It is always interesting to reflect on how the emphasis in the UK's car retail sector has changed over the years.
Eurorepar Car Service has pledged its support for a government petition to provide an action plan and offer financial support for the motor trade.
Activate Accident Repair has opened its fourth body shop as part of its £15 million expansion plan.
Volkswagen Group UK has named Sylvain Charbonnier as its new aftersales director, replacing Volker Konrad.
VW Group brands Seat and Skoda have introduced a new All-in aftercare plan for drivers of models aged three to six years.
Kia UK has introduced a new online service booking platform to give customers ease of use and crucial information as they book their car's maintenance.
Eurorepar Car Service is offering a discount for members of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) who wish to join the network.
Allianz Partners has partnered with software company, BeNomad, to integrate a new electric mobility solution into its roadside assistance operations.
Toyota and Lexus will drive franchisees' aftersales customer retention by extending the warranty on its cars to 10 years and 100,000 miles through its new service-activated Relax scheme.
Devonshire Motors has appointed Mitsubishi Motors in the UK’s Paul Alexander as its new aftersales operations manager as the car retailer embarks on a “major transitional period”.
Bumper, formerly Auto Service Finance, has secured a £10m flexible working capital facility from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance.
A free Automotive Management (AM) webinar is set to offer insight into the issue of service retention in a car retail sector driving to overcome the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Genesis Motor UK has revealed the prices of its G80 saloon and GV80 SUV ahead of the Hyundai premium brand’s launch of its online-only car sales this summer.
Subaru and Isuzu importer International Motor Group (IM) is in advanced talks with the Colt Car Company (CCC) to take on the Mitsubishi Motors in the UK aftersales franchise this autumn.
Volkswagen has launched a new All-in car care package which provides owners of VWs aged three to five-year-old two services, two MOTs, a two-year warranty and two years roadside assistance.
MOT bookings rose 160% year-on-year last month as the aftermarket sector performed "ahead of expectations" in a lockdown-hit Q1.
Inchcape UK chief executive James Brearley has revealed the AM100 PLC’s plan to open up to 20 used car retail locations, each with an adjoining fast-fit aftersales offering, by the end of next year.
Bumper, which rebranded last month from Auto Service Finance, has launched its interest-free payment platform for car repairs and servicing in Ireland.
Kwik Fit claims to have launched the ‘Netflix of car maintenance’ in the form of a monthly subscription service covering the cost of new tyres, wheel alignment, MOTs and an annual service.
