SMR
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Manufacturer 12 JanEnd of BMW police car sales prompts Park Lane dealership staff consultation
An end to sales of BMW vehicles to police forces across the UK has prompted a consultation over jobs at the brand’s BMW Park Lane dealership.
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Aftersales 30 AugArnold Clark expands its network of motor parts distribution depots
Arnold Clark Automobiles is expanding its network of Arnold Clark Autoparts depots which support independent garages.
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Aftersales 20 JunTechnicians at ATS Euromaster begin to get electric vehicle competence
Technicians in the ATS Euromaster network of tyre and maintenance centres have undergone IMI accredited training to work on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) safely.
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Aftersales 28 MarCastrol launches marketing campaign to raise awareness of independent workshops
Castrol has launched a new marketing campaign and is offering participating independent workshops the opportunity to win a package of free promotional assets.
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Supplier News 15 FebNew SMR reports from epyx aim to boost dealers’ aftersales business
A broader range of aftersales sector reports has been launched by epyx in a bid to boost car retailers’ service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work.
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Car Dealer News 21 DecSandown reveals first expansion into Mercedes vans franchise
Long-serving Mercedes car retailer Sandown Group has opened its first venture with the Mercedes-Benz Vans franchise.
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Aftersales 2 Nov
Castrol launches brand programme for independent workshops
Castrol Auto Service has launched in the UK to support independents operating car repair workshops in their brand awareness and revenue generation.
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Aftersales 22 FebRenault's finance arm signs up Fleet Assist for aftersales support
RCI Financial Services, part of Renault, has granted a three year contract for the aftersales work on its fleet of more than 12,500 vehicles to Fleet Assist following a tender process.
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Market Insight 6 Nov3.8 million drivers decide to keep car after repairs, says Kwik Fit
An estimated 3.8 million UK drivers decided to keep their current vehicle having previously decided to sell it after spending money on repairs, research by Kwik Fit has found.
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Aftersales 22 MayHalfords revises plan to expand Autocentres network and service electric bikes and cars
Halfords reports that sales at its workshop chain, Autocentres, rose 2.2% to £161.4 million in the 12 months to Mar 29, reflecting growth in its provision of servicing, tyres and MOT.
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Supplier News 11 AprHow to fight harder for aftersales in the next decade
The next decade will see fiercer competition between franchised and independent dealers for aftersales customers, warns Dr Andrew Tongue, research director with the ICDP.
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Aftersales 13 OctFranchise or independent: which should fleet managers choose for SMR work?
Main dealer or independent garage: fleet managers have a choice for who to turn to for the service, maintenance and repair of their company vehicles. But how do they reach a decision between the two – or is selecting one of the other depending on the job need the best compromise?
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Aftersales 7 Apr
Fleet customers to have better insight into dealer servicing
Fleet maintenance controllers are set to be better equipped to manage service, maintenance and repair (SMR) through an agreement by Fleet Assist and CarWeB.
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Aftersales 28 AprFord dealers to be added to WhoCanFixMyCar.com network
Ford's UK dealers look set to be added to the network of service and repair providers provided on comparison site WhoCanFixMyCar.com.
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Aftersales 9 Apr
Allstar provides dealer service boost
Car dealers are set to benefit as the Allstar fuel card now can now be used by businesses to pay for servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR).
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