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24-hour emergency call-out

Autotech Recruit will use Automechanika to launch a campaign highlighting how its services could help bodyshops cope with extreme staff shortages a day. It aims to drive awareness of its […]

CAPS for free

CAPS Consortium’s data exchange service will be provided free of charge to UK bodyshops from April. This move forms a key element of CAPS’ (Common Automotive Platform Standard) commitment to […]

ABI welcomes consultation

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) claims the new discount rate consultation is an important step towards a system that works for claimants, consumers, businesses and taxpayers. Commenting on today’s […]

Lloyd’s confirms Brussels subsidiary

The BBC reports that Lloyd’s of London will establish a new European subsidiary in Brussels to avoid losing business when the UK leaves the EU. The 329-year-old insurance market confirmed […]

Nationwide targets new Cup record

Nationwide Accident Repair Services Ltd (NARS) will head to Brands Hatch in Kent this weekend, for the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship with victory in mind. NARS has enjoyed a […]

Cornerstone signs Dragon’s Dents

Plastic and panel repair training providers, Cornerstone Technologies has agreed to supply mobile dent removal specialists Dragon’s Dents with equipment and consumables. Dragon’s Dents, founded by Leon Kyte, specialises in […]

Chatbot enters insurance offering

US based nextinsurance has launched what it claims to be the world’s first ever chatbot for small business insurance. In partnership with SmallTalk, nextinsurance has developed a fully functioning chatbot […]

Fix signs with Co-op expansion

Fix Auto UK has signed a new contract with Co-op Insurance which will see the network more than double the number of its bodyshops which carry out repairs for the […]

Mobility market rapidly evolving

The mobility market is evolving rapidly away from a car ownership-centric model to one that is car-access centric according to Frost & Sullivan. Technology disruptions and changing customer preferences are […]

Chinese co invests in Tesla

Chinese tech giant Tencent has invested £1.4bn in Tesla giving it a five per cent stake in the business. Tencent, one of Asia’s largest technology firms and best known for […]

AutoRaise backs IPPR’s stance

Reforms to apprenticeship funding are ‘an opportunity for employers to take back control’ according to the accident repair industry skills champion, AutoRaise. AutoRaise – the vehicle repair industry charity – […]

Nationwide names 2017 charity partner

Nationwide has announced that its corporate charity partnership for 2017 will be UK Air Ambulances. It will be fundraising for the 21 Local Air Ambulances Services across the country, who […]