Aftersales
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Aftersales 23 JulWorkshops urged to prepare as MOT surge looms
Workshops face a testing time in every sense as DVSA’s pandemic-prompted extensions look set to increase MOT test demand by 580,000 more than normal
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People News 20 JulColewood Automotive appoints new finance director
Colewood Automotive has appointed Chris Higgins as its new finance director to help develop new business relationships and support the growth of the company.
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Car Dealer News 19 JulSytner Group rewards 39 top technicians at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Sytner Group rewarded 39 top technicians from its 2020 Elite Technicians Programme with a trip to the Goodwood Festival of Speed and lunch with business owner and racing driver Roger Penske.
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Market Insight 12 JulRising vehicle usage to set car retailers’ aftersales demand soaring
UK-based holidays, the return of the workplace commute and a continued aversion to public transport due to COVID-19 risks should see car retailers benefit from a continued aftersales boom.
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Supplier News 12 JulRTC sharpens focus on ‘big data’ with Autolytica acquisition
RTC Automotive Solutions has said it will help car retailers utilise ‘big data’ to deliver greater insight and drive better decision making following its acquisition of Autolytica.
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People News 7 JulSnows' technician wins Kia EV Skill World Cup
A technician from Snows Kia Guildford has been crowned world champion in the Kia EV Skill World Cup 2021.
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Supplier Interviews 6 Jul5 minutes with... Bumper chief commercial officer, Jack Allman
Bumper chief commercial officer Jack Allman speaks to AM editor Tim Rose about the aftersales finance provider's plans for 2021.
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Opinion 5 JulOpinion: Jim Saker questions car dealer's 'bear in a box' approach
In his latest guest opinion article for AM, Prof Jim Saker questions whether a car manufacturer's 'teddy in a box' free gift was appropriate for a "grumpy old academic".
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Aftersales 5 JulKwik Fit in property hunt ahead of national expansion
Kwik Fit has issued an appeal for roadside property across the UK as it bids to expand its fast-fit car maintenance network.
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Technology 29 JunVolkswagen retailers introduce airport-style digital check-in kiosks
Volkswagen retailers across the UK have introduced Tjekvik's airport-style self-check-in digital kiosks in a bid to facilitate a contactless aftersales service.
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People News 29 JunLee Coomber joins Assurant as RAC client director to target independents
Assurant as appointed Lee Coomber to the new role of RAC client director, with responsibility for independent dealers.
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Aftersales 25 JunFixter launches virtual diagnostics service
Online car maintenance provider Fixter has launched a new virtual consultation service that enables car owners to diagnose faults without leaving their house.
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Market Insight 25 JunBusiness Secretary highlights EV adoption's charging and skills gap challenges
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has highlighted the need to plug gaps in the UK’s charging infrastructure and technicians’ skillset to help drive electric vehicle (EV) adoption.
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Finance 24 Jun
Payment Assist acquired by Australian BNPL specialist Openpay
Payment Assist has been acquired by Australian-based fintech Openpay, in a move that is expected to boost the availability of buy now pay later (BNPL) finance in the UK automotive sector.
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Aftersales 24 JunCOVID-19 lockdown extension ‘no excuse’ for lower MOT standards
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.
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Aftersales 23 JunOne-in-seven MOT passes should have been failures, investigation finds
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.
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Car Model News 18 JunŠkoda includes servicing and tyres in Lease&Care finance option for Enyaq EV
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.
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Supplier News 18 JunUsed car market trends, Inchcape interview and more: New AM magazine
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.
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People News 17 JunEMaC promotes Laura Cartwright to operations director
EMaC has acknowledged Laura Cartwright's "in-depth understanding" of industry issues as she was promoted into the role of operations director.
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Technology 16 Jun
Keyloop and Solace develop live in-car service booking platform
Keyloop has partnered with Solace to develop a prototype in-car service booking platform that links drivers with dealers.
