Industry backs IMI stance on MOT extensions
As part of its response to the Department for Transport’s MOT Consultation, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that nearly nine in 10 members believe extending the […]
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Axalta brings brands together under single management
Axalta has announced the appointment of Jason Hopkins in the newly created role of UK and Ireland country manager, Axalta and U-POL. He will report to Redhwan Amine, Axalta’s West […]
Repair costs surge 40% since 2018
The cost of vehicle repairs has risen by a staggering 40% from 2018 to 2022, according to Intelligent Motoring. It also found the average cost of warranty claims rose 37% […]
Quarter of drivers feel ‘unsafe’ on UK roads
A new study has found that more than a quarter of UK drivers do not feel safe on the road. According to Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance […]
Tickets go on sale for Bodyshop Awards 2023
Tickets for the Bodyshop Awards 2023 – the all-day collision repair industry event which includes the Bodyshop Expo, our 30 Under 30: Rising Stars celebration and the ever-popular Bodyshop Awards […]
New car market approaching pre-Covid levels
UK new car registrations grew by 26.2% in February as 74,441 new cars joined Britain’s roads. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this marked the seventh […]
Entry deadline looms for National Paint Championships
The entry deadline for the National Paint Championships – the automotive refinish competition to be hosted in June by Automechanika Birmingham 2023 – is just over a week away. If […]
Kinetic registrations close next week
Vizion has announced that delegate registration and exhibitor sign up for Kinetic will close on 7 March 2023. More than 1,100 delegates have already registered for the event, which takes […]
Book your discounted rooms for the #bodyshopBBQ
Are you coming to the Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party in association with Automechanika Birmingham on Monday, 5 June 2023? If you are, #bodyshopmag has negotiated a limited number of discounted rooms at the venue, […]
Book now for Bodyshop’s summer networking BBQ
Bodyshop magazine is inviting the collision repair industry to get together with colleagues, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders at a networking function that will kick off the biggest show in […]
Entries flooding in for Bodyshop Awards 2023 and 30 Under 30
Nominations have been flooding in for the Bodyshop Awards 2023 and Bodyshop magazine’s 30 Under 30: Rising Stars initiative. Just five weeks after the official opening, we have received dozens […]
Rising costs named number one challenge in 2023
A Motor Ombudsman poll of independent garages and franchise dealer workshops has revealed that rising operational costs, taxes and energy bills are set to be the biggest operational challenge for […]
