In these days of cash conscious buyers and cheaper online options you would be forgiven for thinking paint and fabric protection products have had their day.
Parts supplier Andrew Page has opened a new branch in Chelmsford, Essex following its acquisition of Camberley Auto Factors (CAF) in July.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2006) has been named as Europe’s most reliable used car.
The combined average independent and franchised dealer labour rate is a record £83 per hour, according to Warranty Direct’s annual Labour Rates Survey.
Knights North Staffordshire faced a major problem soon after a big investment to move its flagship BMW/Mini dealership to a retail park at Stoke-on-Trent.
Franchised dealers are missing out on as much as £1.5bn worth of revenue annually by failing to sell service and parts for items identified by vehicle health checks.
Franchised dealers increased their share of the aftersales market in 2011, halting a continuous decline in market share since 2009.
New research by rubber producer Lanxess shows that over 70% of UK motorists are unaware of the new EU tyre labelling regulations due to come into force on 1 November.
New research by web management company GForces shows that franchised dealers are ‘failing to take simple steps to help drive their aftersales revenues’, giving vital ground to fast-fits and independents.
Ayr-based Mercedes-Benz dealer Caledonian Truck & Van has won planning permission to double the size of its workshop.
The RMI Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA), which represents independent forecourts across the UK, has warned road users of an impending increase in the cost of fuel due to a huge rise in the price of oil.
The value of the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) market in the UK rose by 6.3% last year.
Parts distributor GSF Car Parts has had a radio advert banned after it claimed its prices were up to 70% cheaper than dealers’ in many cases.
Scottish dealer group Macrae & Dick has won Honda UK's prestigious Best Service Award for 2012.
Kia dealers can now offer the brand’s Care-3 fixed price servicing package to new Sportage customers.
The Mazda MX-5 has been named as the most reliable convertible in Britain following a survey of more than 50,000 cars by What Car? magazine.
Citroen has extended its ‘Upgrade to Business Class’ extended four year warranty, servicing and Citroën Assistance package.
Parts and equipment distributor GSF Car Parts has unveiled a new brand and marketing strategy – ‘We Get It’ – based on a three-month research study with customers and staff.
Saab Parts UK and its national network of 89 authorised service centres are now offering customers a free MoT in conjunction with an oil or annual service booked in August or September.
A six monthly survey by the Institute of Customer Service has put car brand Volvo as the fifth highest of all UK organisations.
