Point S UK has unveiled ambitious plans to build the country’s largest independent automotive service network by 2035.
Toyota GB has formally extended its partnership with EMaC with a new five-year contract to offer aftersales retention support to its dealer network.
Neil Tonks, who spent almost 10 years overseeing Marshall Motor Group's aftersales strategy, has been recruited by another AM100 dealer group.
First Stop, the fast-fit network, has promoted Shaun Sweeney and Nick Salt to national franchise manager UK & Ireland and UK territory manager respectively.
Dealers offering discounts on servicing and repair work risk trading customer retention for eroded margins and long term damage to their businesses, according to new research.
Brothers Dan and Ashley Mustoe have opened their second repair centre, fulfilling a promise they made to Fix Auto UK when they joined the network less than a year ago.
The IGA is calling on the independent aftersales sector to provide input ahead of a key Government meeting on the MOT fee freeze and the Autumn Budget.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is urging testers that haven’t completed their appraisal to use e-learning to pass before the March 31 deadline.
The Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) has opened the door for 1,200 of its UK garage network partners to sign up to The Motor Ombudsman code of practice.
Fix Auto UK continues its expansion with the appointment of Fix Auto Bedford, formerly known as Quality Repair Centre (QRC).
New research suggests that the cost of running an electric vehicle (EV) has dropped to £1,154 per year, making it 50.2% cheaper than the £2,316 required to run a petrol car
Over half of UK motorists are considering the independent sector for servicing due to the financial pressure they are under, according to Bumper.
The National Franchised Dealer Association’s (NFDA) has launched a new employment campaign to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week.
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has partnered with motor factor business GSF Car Parts as part of its used vehicle preparation and repair programme.
The team at JS Holmes in Cambridgeshire is celebrating yet another major achievement after securing the prestigious Nissan Global Award for aftersales.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has noted an increasing number of garages looking at the prospect of closure due to a lack of succession planning.
GSF Car Parts will host three aftermarket trade and conference shows throughout 2025.
Nearly three quarters of cars in the UK that have been recalled remain on the roads with unresolved problems, according to analysis from carVertical.
LKQ Academy, the UK aftermarket training provider, has partnered with battery manufacturer Varta to launch a new alternative fuel battery course.
Over two-thirds of car owners would welcome proactive contact from retailers about upcoming service and MOT due dates, according to new research.
One in 10 drivers across the UK are skipping their vehicle service, with a third citing cost and as the main reason for holding off.
A recent survey conducted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has revealed strong public support for the freedom to choose where vehicles are serviced and repaired.
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) is to partner with interest-free car payment solution provider Bumper to support motorists managing repair costs and extended warranties, while offering dealerships profitable upsell opportunities.
Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Stratstone Land Rover showroom in Stockton on the evening of January 2, believed to have started at an EV charging point.
A "stagnant" MOT fee, capped at a maximum fee of £54.85 for cars, light commercial vehicles and motorhomes and £29.65 for motorcycles, is creating "serious economic risk" to the viability of the garage sector, warns the Independent Garage Association.
