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VQS appoints opps man

Vehicle Quality Solutions Ltd (VQS) has appointed Peter Freestone as its new operations manager. Reporting into operations director, Steve Weston, Peter will manage all 50 of VQS’ inspectors, the UK’s […]

Record growth for RAA

The Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) enjoyed another record year of growth in 2016 with a rise in turnover of seven per cent to £3.1 billion and an increase in its […]

Shine! introduces training school

One of the UK’s leading minor damage repair companies, Shine! has launched a training school for repair technicians. Based at a new state-of-art development in Derby, the Shine! Academy features […]

Perfect 10 for VW

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has extended its partnership with UK flooring contractor, Designer Contracts, with the addition of 10 Volkswagen vans. The vehicles, which are a mix of LWB Crafter and […]

Bumpy road for pothole repairs

The RAC reported a 24% increase in the number of potential pothole related call-outs in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. This includes damaged […]

Training on TRACKER

Stolen vehicle recovery expert TRACKER is enrolling its nationwide network of 250 independent installers on an industry-leading training and quality assurance programme. Over the course of the next six months, […]

National Windscreens appoints new board member

National Windscreens has strengthened its board of directors with the appointment of John Smallman. John has more than 27 years’ experience in the auto glazing industry. He started as a […]

Drivers unaware of new tax rules

A new survey has found that just six per cent of respondents said they were fully aware of the road tax changes that come into effect on 1 April. Carried […]

Hyundai sticks with Verex

Hyundai Motor UK has reappointed Verex to operate its customer motor insurance and accident aftercare programmes for another three years following a tender process. As well as continuing to manage […]

Magnesium readies for take off

Researchers at Birmingham City University are hoping to transform the fortunes of magnesium this year, by showcasing it as a viable alternative for luxury car makers and the aerospace industry. […]

Structure-flex becomes 3M partner

3M, the science-based technology company, has named Structure-flex Ltd of Norfolk as a 3M Select Gold Partner. Structure-flex, a family owned firm, has a strong presence in the commercial vehicle […]

Ben launches new campaign

Ben has launched a new campaign around financial health and wellbeing. As finances are often a key concern for people in the months of January and February, Ben – the […]