New research from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) highlights the rising cost of electric vehicle (EV) repairs, revealing that the largest EV warranty claim made between 2023 and 2024 was a £5,000 replacement transfer box and electric drive for an Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro.
The Government is launching a national awareness campaign, 'Fake Always Breaks' about the dangers of buying counterfeit car parts, including wheels, airbags and brakes that can leave cars unsafe.
The maintenance of hybrid and fully electric vehicles (EVs) takes longer than that of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, according to vehicle maintenance chain ATS Euromaster.
Autotech Training has entered a strategic partnership with parts distribution giant Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to supply its UK customer base of around 35,000 garages with a range of training courses.
Warrantywise has launched a new EV warranty plan, the EV Plus, designed to meet the specific needs of used electric vehicle (EV) owners and enhance consumer confidence.
Steer Automotive Group has opened its second dedicated electric vehicle repair facility with this latest facility located in Milton Keynes.
Research by Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) reveals that electric vehicles (EVs) are significantly more costly to repair than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts.
October 1 is the start of Tyre Safety Month in the UK and the driver safety charity TyreSafe is calling on franchised and independent workshops to help keep motorists safe by spreading the message.
Delphi has held its first ever Tesla service and maintenance course at its training centre in Warwick to help independent repairers tap into the growing pool of Tesla drivers.
Recent analysis by The Car Expert has revealed that the number of recalls has increased more than tenfold compared to 1994 figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Carsa, the used car dealership group founded by former Imperial Car Supermarkets executives, has signed up with car service and MOT franchise HiQ.
An Essex-based tyre refurbishment company has been fined £54,000 after a worker was severely injured after being dragged into a machine.
Stellantis has confirmed the death of its parts and service director Mark Pickles.
New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals a critical shortage of UK automotive technicians qualified to work on vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
A car repair bill of £772 is the ‘breaking point’ for drivers, causing many to consider replacing their vehicle instead of paying for repairs, according to a new report by online marketplace CarGurus.
Bristol Street Motors Orpington Ford has undergone a major transformation, shifting its focus exclusively to commercial vehicles following extensive refurbishment.
A technician who insisted he was owed payment from a Leicester workshop he'd worked at stole an expensive toolbox in a fit of anger.
More than 3,000 independent garage members can now tap in to The Motor Ombudsman’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service.
Rygor Group has appointed Nick Williams, former senior manager at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK, as its new director of sales and marketing.
Steer Automotive has acquired accident repair business Rye Street Group to extend its regional footprint into Hertfordshire and Essex and to strengthen its capabilities in parts procurement and estimation
Thousands of Mini Cooper SE electric cars are being recalled into dealerships worldwide due to the potential of a fault with its battery management system.
Opteven has launched a ‘next-level’ insurance product designed to help car owners get back on the road with a similarly priced vehicle if their car is written off
Millennials are the most frequent users of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services to manage car repair, servicing, and MoT expenses, according to fintech payment specialist Bumper.
HEVRA, the provider of technical support for electric and hybrid vehicles, is launching the 'rEVive' supercar support programme, tailored to the unique needs of supercar and rare vehicle owners.
The discovery of asbestos at Ford UK's National Parts Distribution Centre is set to cause disruption to the supply of genuine Ford parts to car repair workshops
