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FLEETMAXX SOLUTIONS launches My Transport Planner to MAXX ROI

Recently the news has been full of stories about long queues of worried motorists panic buying fuel. Worse still is the price increases stations have been adding - 15 pence…

Adam WeeksOctober 7, 2021

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AGM Services achieves PAS2060 status

AGM Services have always had a commitment to customer service, quality and the environment throughout their 28 years of servicing the motor repair industry. They are now delighted to announce…

Adam WeeksOctober 6, 2021

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Motofix Group create unique industry traineeship

Motofix Group have created what they believe to be a totally unique traineeship for their vehicle repair business - the Automotive Business Trainee The group are recruiting motivated young people…

Adam WeeksSeptember 30, 2021

MILS Guidance

Case Study: Right to Appeal

“I am a small employer and have had to make someone redundant when they returned from furlough. I have already told him he is dismissed, but now he is saying…

Adam WeeksSeptember 24, 2021

Industry News

DVSA makes changes to Highway Code

For those that drive professionally, it is vital to stay up to date with the Highway Code. The Government has announced a number of changes to the rules on using…

Adam WeeksSeptember 17, 2021

MILS Guidance

Parts Warranties

“I fitted a battery for a customer with a 3-year warranty. The customer came back after 2½ years with complaints that the battery wasn’t working properly. The customer refused to…

Adam WeeksSeptember 17, 2021

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Motofix are WINNERS at the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards!

Motofix Group won the prestigious “Charity Award” at the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards at West Midlands Safari Park on Thursday 9th September. With nominations in three different categories, the group…

Adam WeeksSeptember 16, 2021

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Change of ownership for GT Motive

GT Motive strengthens its future with Allianz X The leading automotive data company plans to continue expanding its capabilities in Europe. Allianz X announces an agreement to acquire a majority…

Adam WeeksSeptember 16, 2021

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NBRA Chairman Richard Thorogood comments on Greener Body Shop Awards

"I just wished to extend my appreciation to the winners, finalists and sponsors of the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards last week. My brief was to arrange an awards that was…

Adam WeeksSeptember 16, 2021

COVID-19 Industry News

DfT stats: Transport use during the coronavirus pandemic

The DfT has updated stats for transport use during the pandemic. Stats now go up to and include the 13th of September 2021. On the 13th of September:…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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Trend Tracker’s latest view – using data from its Data Partners- reports crash repair volumes for August ‘21 at 86% of August ‘19

Whilst the total number of repairs in August dropped by 3,500 from July (source: Audatex UK), this was in keeping with the seasonal trend, reports Trend Tracker – in its…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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Zenzic and Thatcham Research reveal plans for Automated Driving System consumer ratings

UK leads development of future independent consumer safety rating scheme World-first consumer rating to support the safe introduction, adoption and use of Automated Driving Systems on UK roads – starting…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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NBRA GREENER BODYSHOP AWARDS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Greener Bodyshop Awards. The awards ceremony which took place last night (Thursday 9 September 2021)…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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AW win two Greener Bodyshop Awards at NBRA Awards

AW Repair Group are proud to announce that they have received the Carbon Footprint Group Bodyshop Award and The Most Green Business Solutions Platinum Award at NBRA’s second Greener Bodyshop…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

MILS Guidance

Employment Tribunal procedure: events post-dating the presentation of an Employment Tribunal claim and time limits

Most time limits for presenting a claim to the Employment Tribunal are three months from the date of the relevant event, such as the date of dismissal in an unfair…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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Reminder to join the first Net Zero Network webinar: Tuesday 21 September at 1030

If you haven’t already signed up, please join the newly-formed Net Zero Network as it hosts its first free webinar covering the requirements for implementing an effective, compliant net zero…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

Industry News Press Releases Technical

How to mitigate risk whilst keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront

With unaccompanied test drive theft on the rise, PIB’s Motor Trade Practice Group looks at how to mitigate risk whilst keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront The pandemic and regulations…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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Together on the Journey to Net Zero: Net Zero Network announces the first in a new series of free monthly webinars

The newly-formed Net Zero Network will be hosting its first free webinar covering the requirements for implementing an effective, compliant net zero strategy and also achieve PAS 2060 carbon neutral…

Adam WeeksSeptember 7, 2021

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7.2% of survey respondents own at least one electric or hybrid vehicle

Within its latest report – ‘EV Readiness’- Trend Tracker has collaborated with leading market research business, Consumer Intelligence, to understand how the general UK population consider electric vehicles in future…

Adam WeeksSeptember 7, 2021

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How to end shocking insurance nightmares

Picture this…a people carrier swerves violently across three lanes of a motorway and collides with your driver in the slow lane. Blame is nearly always attached to the driver who…

Adam WeeksSeptember 7, 2021

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FLEETMAXX SOLUTIONS launches My Transport Planner to MAXX ROI

AGM Services achieves PAS2060 status

Motofix Group create unique industry traineeship

Case Study: Right to Appeal

DVSA makes changes to Highway Code

Parts Warranties

Motofix are WINNERS at the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards!

Change of ownership for GT Motive

NBRA Chairman Richard Thorogood comments on Greener Body Shop Awards

DfT stats: Transport use during the coronavirus pandemic

Trend Tracker’s latest view – using data from its Data Partners- reports crash repair volumes for August ‘21 at 86% of August ‘19

Zenzic and Thatcham Research reveal plans for Automated Driving System consumer ratings

NBRA GREENER BODYSHOP AWARDS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

AW win two Greener Bodyshop Awards at NBRA Awards

Employment Tribunal procedure: events post-dating the presentation of an Employment Tribunal claim and time limits

Reminder to join the first Net Zero Network webinar: Tuesday 21 September at 1030

How to mitigate risk whilst keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront

Together on the Journey to Net Zero: Net Zero Network announces the first in a new series of free monthly webinars

7.2% of survey respondents own at least one electric or hybrid vehicle

How to end shocking insurance nightmares

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