Aftersales
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Market Insight 26 AugNBRA calls on Government to extend Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has called on Government to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
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Car Dealer News 25 AugClive Brook Volvo hoping to expand into second site in Bradford
Clive Brook Volvo is hoping to expand into a second site in Bradford following a “really” good restart following the COVID-19 lockdown period.
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Aftersales 19 AugLEVC doubles size of UK aftersales network to 37
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has doubled its authorised service and maintenance network after signing a partnership Rivus Fleet Solutions.
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Latest News 18 AugChorley Group sees 15% productivity boost for technicians thanks to digital solutions
Chorley Group has seen a 15% increase in technician productivity over the last year after installing a new digital aftersales software package.
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People News 18 AugR2C Online appoints Tim Meadows as new managing director
Tim Meadows has been named as the new managing director at fleet and workshop software specialist R2C Online.
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Aftersales 13 AugDealers should extend opening hours to capitalise on MOT demand
Dealers should consider extending the operating hours of their workshops to handle the anticipated demand for MOTs, following the end of the six-month coronavirus extension period.
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Opinion 13 AugCan automotive aftersales 'come back stronger'? A guest opinion
Many dealerships and independent service centres were finding it hard to make a profit long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, due to their low margin, high volume operating models.
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People News 11 AugVertu Motors names 17-year-old service advisor 'Apprentice of the Year'
Vertu Motors has named 17-year-old Farnell Land Rover Nelson service advisor apprentice Susannah Kendall as the winner of its annual ‘Apprentice of the Year’ awards.
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Car Manufacturer News 10 AugVW introduces 0% APR finance on aftersales and accessories
Volkswagen UK has introduced a 0% APR finance payment option on aftersales work and accessories across the majority of its retail network.
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Market Insight 6 AugAutomotive employers put the brakes on apprenticeship starts
Apprenticeship recruitment in the automotive sector has fallen by 75% in June 2020, compared to 2019, new data from the Department for Education has revealed.
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Car Dealer News 5 AugWest Way Nissan saves 10,000 hours of 'productive time' with digital aftersales
West Way Nissan believes that its shift to a digital aftersales process during the COVID-19 lockdown period could save it 10,000 hours a year of "productive time".
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Aftersales 3 Aug
MOT activity ramped-up in June, with 2.6 million car tests
Over 2.6 million vehicles were MOT tested in June as motorists continued to ensure their vehicles were roadworthy, despite the Government’s six-month testing holiday.
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Car Manufacturer News 27 JulPSA Aftermarket acquires used parts business Amanhã Global
PSA Aftermarket has acquired Portuguese used car parts specialist Amanhã Global and its e-commerce platform B-Parts.com.
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Aftersales 24 JulJLR launches buy now pay later aftersales offer with ASF
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is introducing an interest free payment option for aftersales work across its retail network, following the appointment of Auto Service Finance (ASF).
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Digital Marketing 23 JulKia builds customer relationships with MyKia smartphone app launch
Kia Motors UK has launched the MyKia app to give owners access to new services and tools on their mobile phone.
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Market Insight 23 JulWarranty sales 21.4% up on 2019 in post-lockdown bounce back
Car warranty sales for the last six weeks were 21.4% up by volume on the same period in 2019 within the RAC Dealer Network, new figures show.
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Latest News 22 JulLand Rover Defender specialist Twisted embarks on recruitment drive
Land Rover Defender specialist Twisted has embarked on a technician recruitment drive incentivised by “pay rates significantly higher than the industry standard”.
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Aftersales 22 JulBridgestone and ETB launch monthly tyre subscription service
Bridgestone and ETB Autocentres have announced the launch of an all-inclusive monthly tyre subscription service called MOBOX.
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Aftersales 21 JulScottish car body shops renew appeal for COVID-19 rates relief
Car body shops in Scotland are continuing to appeal for the same COVID-19 business rates relief as their retail counterparts across the country.
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Technology 15 JulCar dealers gain social distancing assistance from new mobile app
A new smartphone app is helping car dealers manage customers and maintain COVID-19 social distancing regulations via their mobile device.
