The head of a franchised dealer group has blasted Halfords' latest 'Dealer or No Dealer' campaign as "nonsense", adding that "going cheap is often a false economy".
Cycling and motoring chain Halfords is telling motorists they may be paying "over the odds for repairs" and they should use its services with no fear of affecting their car's manufacturer warranty.
Univar Solutions is to exclusively distribute Petronas’ lubricants in the UK from November, providing
Dealers are increasingly looking to valuable add-ons to help boost profits
London's expanded ULEZ has led to spikes in sellers of older cars but may impact MOT testing as the oldest cars are scrapped.
It is less than a month until the Independent Garage Association's Best Independent Garage of the Year (BIG) Awards, and ticket sales end this evening.
Fix Auto Leeds South launches major development
Suzuki launches approved used car warranty
Fleet experts are deliver the last word on the real running costs of electric vehicles (EV) compared to those powered by either petrol or diesel.
Fix Auto UK has doubled the number of repair centres in Northern Ireland within the space of 18 month
LKQ Academy has pledged to train another 1,000 technicians from independent garages in the servicing of hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2023.
A young Mercedes-Benz qualified technician resorted to dismantling high value stolen cars for a drug gang after becoming addicted to cocaine.
AvailableCar, the Midlands-based used car supermarket group, has partnered with Delphi to ensure the continual upskilling of its technicians as they work on more advanced vehicles.
TekCor4 has completed the acquisition of S&P Global Mobility’s focused automotive aftersales business, Catalyst for Aftersales.
As sales of EVs grow in the lead up to the 2030 ban on new ICE cars, replacement tyres could help fill the gap left by diminishing oil sales for many dealers.
Tjekvik has seen a 40% increase in the number of UK customers opting to check-in for their vehicle service over the first six months of 2023.
The Health and Safety Executive has urged motor repair workshops to ensure their processes and practices are fit for purpose as its data shows that 21 workers in the sector have been killed in incidents since 2017.
Holden Kia has been crowned Norfolk Apprentice Employer of the Year at the Annual East Coast College Apprenticeship Awards 2023.
Automotive aftersales finance provider Bumper has appointed a new head of product and head of payments as part of its expansion plans.
S & R Miller showed it was more than worthy of retaining the AM Awards Independent Workshop of the Year title in 2023.
A decision by fleet maintenance operation Rivus to close 48 of its 78 light commercial vehicle garages could provide opportunities for franchised dealers seeking technicians.
Passion for Porsche is helping Inchcape's Porsche Centre Portsmouth optimise the efficiency of its service workshops and identify opportunities for owners to keep their Porsche in great shape.
ATS Euromaster has promoted Gary Butterworth to the role of central operations manager.
A new report from Thatcham Research has highlighted that battery electric vehicle (BEV) accident claims are 25.5% pricier and take 14% longer to repair due to evolving industry knowledge.
The IGA has said it has secured access to security-related repair and maintenance information (SERMI) for UK independent dealers and workshops.
