AutoRaise apprenticeships survey needs your input
AutoRaise has launched a new survey of repair industry professionals to gather feedback from bodyshops and the repair sector supply chain to establish what help they need to enable them […]
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Leighton Coachworks becomes Fix Auto Leighton Buzzard
Safeguarding, future-proofing and taking their business to another level are three of the main reasons why the Holt family has joined the Fix Auto UK network and rebranded Leighton Coachworks […]
Steer acquires CarComm Coachworks to grow CV repair services
Steer Automotive Group has acquired CarComm Coachworks, a leading specialist in the repair and maintenance of commercial vehicles. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Steer’s expansion into the specialist […]
Electric vehicle repair costs 50% more than ICE models
New analysis has revealed that electric vehicle repair costs between 30% and 50% more than petrol or diesel models. Warranty Solutions Group analysed electric vehicle warranty claims for 2023/24. It […]
Fuel prices falling fast according to RAC
Fuel prices fell substantially in September, with average petrol and diesel prices down by 6.5p, according to data from RAF Fuel Watch. This represents the ninth largest monthly fall since […]
Car production falls as factories continue model transition
UK car production falls by 8.4% in August, according to new figures published yesterday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With August conventionally a low output month […]
Hybrid demand four times higher than pure electrics
A survey of over 11,000 British motorists has revealed that more than a quarter (27%) are considering buying a hybrid vehicle compared to just seven per cent who intend to […]
CV production at 14-year high despite August decline
British commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell by 10.0% in August, following July’s rise, as 6,044 units rolled out of UK factories, according to new figures published today by the Society […]
Bodyshop Awards 2024 winners celebrated on night to remember
Bodyshop Magazine celebrated the best and brightest in the UK accident repair industry with its Bodyshop Awards 2024 winners and 30 Under 30 winners on Thursday (19 September) at the […]
IMI warns just 2% of vehicle techs are ADAS-qualified
New analysis from The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that just two per cent of technicians in the UK are qualified to work of vehicles with Advanced […]
UK automotive apprentices triumph at WorldSkills Lyon
Two UK automotive apprentices triumphed for Team GB at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, winning a Bronze medal and Medallion of Excellence. More than 1,500 young people from 69 countries took part […]
Fix Auto Edinburgh West becomes 11th fully-owned site
Fix Auto UK has acquired its 11th fully-owned bodyshop after purchasing Fix Auto Edinburgh West. The acquisition from owners Stewart and Carol Roden is Fix Auto UK’s first in Scotland. The […]
