aftermarket

Automechanika Birmingham reports record registrations

Automechanika Birmingham has reported unprecedented visitor demand as registration figures are already 168% higher among bodyshops and repairers than the same period before the event was last held in 2019. […]

IGA calls for MVBEO clarification

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling for clarification to the new UK Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) around customer rights. It wants to ensure that consumers are given […]

Voting open for IAAF awards

Voting for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’ Awards is now live, with the winners set to be revealed at the IAAF Awards Dinner on 8 […]

Smart Repairs celebrates game-changing year

Leading independent cosmetic vehicle repairer Smart Repairs has announced a record-breaking year. The Leeds-based company, which recently bought 18,000 sqft freehold premises, has seen its turnover grow by 40% to […]

RHCV celebrates awards hat-trick

RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has been recognised as one of the leading commercial vehicle dealers in the UK at the Renault Trucks awards ceremony. The East Midlands-based site took home […]

Solus names new COO

Solus ARC has appointed Clare Davies as its chief operating officer. She will report to Simon Smith, Solus managing director and Aviva repair lead. Davies joins Solus with more than […]

BASF and Peugeot sign collaboration deal

BASF Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions is partnering with the European Association of Peugeot Car Dealers (AECP) to offer premium value-added services to its bodyshops in Europe. The AECP brings […]

IAAF extends membership

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with Garage Services Online. Garage Services Online is renowned for designing and developing websites for the automotive aftermarket. Jim […]

Renault announces Fixter acquisition

Renault Group has acquired start-up Fixter, a digital platform which connects customers to repairers. This acquisition is part of the digitalisation of the group’s aftersales business unit. Fixter enables users […]

New tech cuts total losses by 4,000

Over 4,000 damaged vehicles set to be written off by insurers throughout 2021 were kept on UK roads thanks to a digital solution connecting workshops with sparse vehicle parts. Vehicles […]

Online platform generates £1m for aftermarket

Fit It For Me, the online platform from LKQ Euro Car Parts that matches vehicle owners with independent garages, has helped to generate £1m of additional labour for the independent […]