Aftersales
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Aftersales 30 Jan
Garage boss gets caught drink driving in customer's Audi coupe
The boss of an independent garage appeared before magistrates charged with drink-driving while on a "road-test" of a customer's Audi A5 coupe.
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Aftersales 24 Jan
Hybrid and electric car servicing now target of Eurorepar garage network
Members of the Eurorepar Car Service network will be gearing up to target owners of hybrid and electric vehicles from later this year.
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Opinion 24 Jan
Executive View: Sustainability and preparing for the CSRD
Bill Brower, Solera’s SVP of industry relations & claims, regulation applies to the B2B world as much as within the consumer space.
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Aftersales 22 Jan
Brussels must act now before cyber laws block access to data, say independent repairers
Brussels must stop dragging its feet and deliver sector-specific legislation on vehicle data access before new cyber security laws risk blocking efforts.
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Acquisitions and deals 19 Jan
Steer Automotive attracts European investor as Keyhaven exits
Private equity firm Keyhaven Capital Partners has agreed to sell its equity stake in independent collision repair group Steer Automotive to Oakley Capital.
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People News 17 Jan
Nearly half of female drivers still face sexism visiting car repair workshops
Women still face challenges when dealing with mechanics with millions finding a visit to a garage leaves them feeling uncomfortable, according to a new study.
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People News 17 Jan
Porsche Centre Preston salutes first high voltage expert technician
Porsche Centre Preston has announced the qualification of its first High Voltage Expert (HVE) technician, Ashley Coverdale.
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Opinion 16 Jan
Executive View: Building on positivity not fear
Mark Field, chief executive of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) explains why its new campaign will be built on positivity… not fear.
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People News 12 Jan
Crewe SEAT appoints Ashley Chesters as service manager
Swansway's Ashley Chesters is to take on the role of SEAT service manager after five and a half years at Crewe.
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Aftersales 9 Jan
Fix Auto to launch first LCV repair centre
The Fix Auto network is developing its first repair centre solely dedicated to light commercial vehicles and vans.
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Aftersales 9 Jan
Technician shortage continues to hinder industry
Recruiting enough qualified technicians to meet workload will continue to challenge service and repair businesses.
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Market Insight 9 Jan
Staff costs, cost of living impact head 2024 list of dealer worries
Wages, recruitment and cost of living impact will have the biggest potential to impact dealership profit in 2024
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Aftersales 8 Jan
GSF offers bumper Christmas to Burton garage
Motor factor GSF Car Parts rewarded more than a thousand customers with a bumper Christmas through its All Wrapped Up promotion
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Aftersales 21 Dec
Halfords in fresh attack on franchised dealers over warranty misinformation claim
In a new phase of its 'Dealer or No Dealer' marketing campaign, aftermarket firm Halfords claims motorists are wrongly told to use franchised dealerships to maintain their warranty.
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Aftersales 20 Dec
Fix Auto Leeds South opens for business
Vehicles are now rolling out of the new Fix Auto Leeds South repair centre three months it became the secondary repair centre in the city
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Manufacturer 19 Dec
JLR rolls out latest insurance solution amid security fears
Jaguar Land Rover is offering a new insurance solution to help customers protect themselves from the scourge of key cloning and keyless car theft
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Aftersales 18 Dec
‘Sleeping giant’ GSF Car Parts sets out strategic vision
GSF Car Parts has unveiled ambitious plans to invest, expand and improve the automotive aftermarket business.
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Aftersales 15 Dec
Aftermarket industry urged to “raise the bar” to overcome future hurdles
The IAAF has urged the industry to raise the bar as it faces challenges over block exemption and adapting to industry changes.
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Aftersales 8 Dec
The DVSA moves towards paperless MOTs
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has granted garages the flexibility to transition to a paperless MOT system.
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Aftersales 8 Dec
Bookmygarage, ClickMechanic partner on at-home services
Car servicing comparison website BookMyGarage has partnered with online mobile mechanic marketplace ClickMechanic