Motorists' responses to a survey conducted by Close Brothers Motor Finance suggests there is “overwhelming public backing” for an extension of the first MOT test from three years to four.
Franchise Brands is seeking a buyer for ChipsAway, the largest mobile network of car repair specialists in the UK.
Recent research has revealed that the average retailer has £59,145 of aftersales opportunity at risk due to poor data health.
TrustFord has opened a newly refurbished PartsPlus Centre and Aftersales Contact Centre in Thurrock, following an investment of £1.2 million in the site.
Car dealerships will “not be viable at a 100% BEV mix” unless significant action is taken to change their business model, a new report has concluded.
Tight budgets mean a likely increase in the number of cars being driven without current MOT certificates, according to Halfords.
78% of younger drivers (aged 18 to 24) would welcome contact from a workshop between services to check if deferred work needs to be carried out.
Uni-Select the parent company of GSF Car Parts and The Parts Alliance, has announced its acquisition by LKQ Corporation.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has submitted evidence on the fast-changing automotive sector to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) amid concerns new Block Exemption rules may “leave too much unsaid”.
Lookers expects to deliver a “quick return” on a muti-million-pound investment to grow its fleet of mobile service vans as it pursues growth in cosmetic repair and alloy wheel refurbishment.
Longer used car warranties became more popular in 2022 due to the cost-of-living crisis and the ageing vehicle parc, the RAC Dealer Network has reported.
Arnold Clark Autoparts group factor manager Craig McCracken has been appointed as the new president of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF).
Intelligent Motoring has launched electric vehicle warranty plans, AutoProtect improves claims transparency, Centurion joins TMO's Code of Practice
The current consultation on plans to change the MOT test has been extended after the motortrade lobbied the Department for Transport (DfT).
Arnold Clark Autoparts has been named the ‘Factor of the Year’ at the CAT magazine Awards 2023.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed that immediate changes to the way MOT tests are carried out are unlikely to be made following a consultation it launched in January.
Independent cosmetic vehicle repairer Smart Repairs has increased its turnover by 38% in the past year, following its expansion to cover the whole of the UK.
Visitor registration for Automechanika Birmingham 2023 is now open, marking the event's return to the UK after a three-year absence.
AutoProtect Group’s Shine business has become a certified carbon neutral mobile repair network.
Automotive businesses are missing out on apprenticeships that could help fill the skills gap, says the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
