Receivers were about to announce “substantial redundancies” at Renault dealer Herds of Basingstoke as AM went to press.
Franchised dealers’ service penetration is falling, according to findings from the latest Castrol Business Services Trend Tracker report.
Group Tyre has announced plans to restructure its car dealership department in order to further strengthen its operation and capitalize on areas it sees as drivers for growth.
Internet-based mail order specialist Carparts-direct is offering motorists the “ultimate DIY engine service” in what it says is a response to complaints about garage servicing.
Bosch’s Car Service (BCS) code of practice has completed Stage One of the Office of Fair Trading Consumer Codes Approval Scheme.
Renault is claiming to be the first carmaker in the UK to offer an online service booking facility.
Aftermarket buying group United Aftermarket Network (UAN) has broken the 100-branch barrier with the appointment of its latest distributor, south London-based commercial vehicle factor LC Davis & Sons.
Inspired by a visit to the Nissan plant in Newcastle, Westover Nissan has introduced a new way of working based on production line processes that has cut servicing times in half.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched new resources for employers to help them involve workers in health and safety management.
Serck Services, the UK division of the Unipart Automotive Heat Exchange business, is relaunching its radiator range following the closure of its main supplier International Radiators of Leicester.
