Total has retained its position as Kia’s preferred aftermarket lubricants supplier for another five years.
A pair of long-serving Ray Chapman Motors employees are set to retire from the Malton and York dealerships at the end of March following 35 years of success with Volvo.
BCA has begun the re-branding of its former SMA centres with the official opening of its Leeds centre.
New Vantage Motor Group aftersales director Dale Baker has said that he is "delighted to be back" at the fast-expanding dealer group.
Dealerships across the UK could be missing out on as much as £460 million worth of aftersales opportunities as they fail to sell 44% of 'red work' to customers.
SsangYong Motor UK has appointed Doug Lincoln as aftersales director as it looks to support its expanding dealer network.
Ford and Nissan bosses in the UK have both claimed that one of the biggest challenges facing dealerships in 2016 is a skills shortage leading to the “untapped potential” of aftersales.
The collapse of crude oil prices are delivering a “sting in the tail” to automotive workshops accustomed to making money from its sale.
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.
