repairers

Repairers warned of rising cybercrime threat

Marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Autotech Connect has warned of the growing threat of cybercrime to independent repairers. According to the UK’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024, half of all businesses […]

IAAF and Motor Ombudsman announce ADR partnership

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has enhanced its support package for over 3,000 independent garage members by offering access to The Motor Ombudsman’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service. ​This […]

IAAF calls for ‘smart regulation’

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has called for new regulations to support vehicle owners and operators who want to select their own repairers. It argues that removing this choice […]

NBRA announces Fixico partnership

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced a new partnership with Fixico, a leading digital car repair management platform. Fixico delivers a digitally connected marketplace, empowering businesses to make […]

Repairers braced for bumper day in July

New research suggests that repairers could face their fifth busiest day in four years on Monday, 17 July. According to Kwik Fit, this will be when drivers book their vehicles […]

Deadline approaches for MOT assessments

LKQ Euro Car Parts is urging MOT Testers to complete their annual assessments before the deadline at the end of March. According to DVSA figures, more than 19,000 testers have […]

Hunter headhunted by Intelligent Motoring

Intelligent Motoring has appointed Alan Hunter as its new head of repairs to enhance the consumer experience and cost efficiencies for its Warranty Assist and MotorEasy customers. He joins with […]

Repairify launches repair skills marketplace

Repairify has developed and is now operating a two-sided sublet repair marketplace called Repair OnDemand. Repair OnDemand connects sublet repair professionals with companies that have vehicles in need of repair, […]

AutoFlow unveils new repairer pilot

A select number of AutoFlow 4:G Repairers have started a pilot for a direct connection to ‘TPS – for Volkswagen Group Genuine Parts’. This new feature will allow repairers to […]

GT Motive celebrates 500th sign up

GT Motive has welcomed its 500th repairer of the year after Eastbourne Coach Finishers signed up to its GT Global estimating platform. The company joined the UK market in 2020 […]

IAAF calls for further automotive support

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has warned that recently announced energy support packages will not be enough on their own to safeguard the future of independent repairers. Chief executive […]

Yorkshire repairer up for sale

Driffield-based repairer Broach Hill Garage has gone into administration. The family business that has been trading for almost 50 years and all its assets are now up for sale, with […]