The way MOT testers are being trained is changing, with the role soon to become a National Occupational Standard (NOS).
Europe’s major independent automotive data publishing companies have joined forces to found a new European Industry Association to ensure fair access to information for aftersales operators.
Parts distributor Solid Auto UK plans to grow its product offering within its specialism of supplying parts for Japanese and Korean vehicles.
Vertu Motors, the UK's sixth largest franchised dealer group, has bought online car parts retailer Aceparts.
Whocanfixmycar.com has released data it has collected on repairs carried out throughout the year to reveal key seasonal trends.
Lubricant companies are coming up with new products and services to win over manufacturers and help dealers develop their aftersales business.
Kent-based engine detox company, EDT Automotive, has been awarded the bronze prize at the Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice.
HR Owen has now launched the servicing side of its new classic cars division at its North London aftersales department near Wembley.
Paint protection experts are helping car dealers to reap financial rewards by convincing consumers of the treatments’ benefits.
The number of workshop bookings has declined by 2.4%, from 35.2 million entries in 2013 to 34.36 million in 2014, according to research released by Castrol.
Car dealers who offer own-brand service plans have a valuable new option with which to entice customers.
Vauxhall has said its Zafira B models could be catching fire due to “improper repair” of the vehicle’s heating and ventilation system.
BMW Group has signed a new deal with DHL for the company to deliver parts to its 116 dealers in the UK.
Valeting companies have grown with the market, but the canny operators are readying themselves for a slowdown.
Honda has highlighted its best repairers from its UK network in its first ever Bodyshop of the Year awards.
The average repair cost increased by 51% in the just 12 months in Northern Ireland, according to data from Accident Exchange.
The number of franchised dealer workshops has declined by 19.2% or 1,235 locations to 21,358 in total in the UK between 2004 and 2014.
Purchase Direct has said dealers using its service club card loyalty scheme have seen a tenfold increase in take up in the first half of this year.
Swansway Group’s investment in its own contact centre will help the group generate around 2,500 additional service booking next year.
Emac has now exceeded a million service plans since the business was launched in 2004.
