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Aftersales 30 JunThe AA invests in EV fleet and emergency recharge technology
Breakdown service the AA has introduced a fleet of twelve electric vehicles (EVs) to its existing fleet, including three vans equipped with mobile charging capabilities to rescue EV drivers in a muddle.
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Manufacturer 24 FebInnovation Automotive partners with the AA to officer roadside support
Multi-brand electric vehicle (EV) company Innovate Automotive (IA) has partnered with the AA to offer roadside assistance to its customers.
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Supplier News 5 MarAston Barclay strikes-up used car PDI partnership with the AA and WMS Group
Aston Barclay has partnered with the AA and VMS Group to provide its used car buyers with vehicle checks and a buyer guarantee before making their next stock purchase.
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Latest News 4 AugThe AA attracts investors as it sets it sights on debt reduction
The AA has become a potential takeover target as it looks to raise funds to re-balance its books in light of a £2.65 billion debt.
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Latest News 11 OctThe AA and AX partner for accident aftercare initiative
The AA and AX have partnered to provide an improved accident aftercare initiative.
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Market Insight 20 Nov
Long-term car ownership decline drives return trade to dealerships
A decline in long-term car ownership triggered by PCP and PCH finance offers is driving the swifter return of motorists to the UK’s car dealerships, an AA Populus survey has revealed.
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Finance 18 SepThree-in-ten car buyers financial hot water after outright car purchase
Almost a third of car buyers who purchase their vehicle outright have left themselves short of cash after committing too much of their savings, an AA Populus survey has found.
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Aftersales 23 Aug
AA to use app to alert drivers to fault codes and breakdown risk
The AA is to launch an app which it says has already helped predict and prevent breakdowns for thousands of car drivers across the UK into the business sector.
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Finance 25 JulTwo million Brits regret not comparing finance deals, says AA Cars
An estimated two million Brits regret “jumping straight-in” to the first finance deal offered without shopping around, research has revealed.
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Market Insight 13 JulEVs with decent range will ‘sell themselves’, says AA president Edmund King
A specially-commissioned AA Populus poll of 10,293 drivers has revealed that 35% of motorists expect to own an EV within the next ten years – with younger drivers leading the change.
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Aftersales 20 Mar37% of motorists would pay more to use a trusted garage, claims AA Garage Guide
British motorists are happy to pay more to use a garage they trust than get the work done cheaper elsewhere, according to research.
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Supplier News 15 MarThe AA acquires online car sales site VCARS
The AA has bought the used car classifieds website VCARS, four years since they formed a partnership which led to the AA Cars brand.
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Aftersales 4 Oct26% of motorists will pay more to ‘trustworthy garages’
Research by the AA Garage Guide has shown that 26% of motorists will pay more to visit ‘trustworthy garages’.
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Market Insight 21 Aug
Motorists aged 18 to 24 most likely to adopt EVs, says AA study
A study conducted by the AA has suggested that drivers aged 18 to 24 are more likely to adopt EV technology – harbouring fewer concerns about range and cost than older motorists.
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Supplier News 1 AugAA fires executive chairman for "gross misconduct"
AA executive chairman Bob Mackenzie has been fired for "gross misconduct” amid falling share prices at the roadside assistance and vehicle warranty specialist.
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Car Dealer News 20 Jul
AA Trust launches free EV driving course
The AA Trust is launching the first ever free of charge EV driving course in collaboration with Chargemaster.
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Acquisitions and deals 28 Jun
AA Garage Services assumes full ownership of Garage Guide
The AA Garage Guide has announced that it is “poised to meet growing demand” following the recent period of accelerating business growth.
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Market Insight 8 Jun
Trust in the dealer more important than price for 14% of second-hand car buyers
A survey of 18,000 drivers from the AA has revealed that 14% of second-hand buyers prioritise trust over price.
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Opinion 7 Jun
Guest opinion: Brexit, a true test of car dealers’ versatility
Brexit continues to provide a confusing state of affairs for car dealers.
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Opinion 20 MarGuest opinion: Is diesel doomed? Fuel duty could spell sales crash
It’s a huge market – almost 40% (12 million) of the more than 30 million cars in the UK are diesels. But could we now be seeing the end of the road for this fuel type?
