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
The number of people opting to travel in cars is exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest official statistics from the Department for Transport.
Body repair specialist Hilton Coachworks is partnering with Stratstone, cementing its status as the UK's largest independent, manufacturer-approved body shop.
John Darke, based in Louth, has once again been honoured with Ford's prestigious President’s Award for outstanding sales & service performance.
Electric vehicles (EVs) offer considerable savings in service, maintenance, and repair (SMR) costs when compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts.
A record number of customers opted to bypass queues, especially during peak times, with Tjekvik's digital check-in tools for service, repair, and MOT.
Aftersales self-service in the UK grew by 93,000 interactions each month over the first six months of 2024, according to the latest figures from Tjekvik.
Drive Motor Retail has added another of its locations to the Fix Auto UK body repair network.
A former manager of an independent Porsche specialist was given three months to repay tens of thousands of pounds to his former employer or face going to prison.
The specialist fleet vehicle repair chain Komoo is the latest acquisition target of Steer Automotive Group.
