New research by rubber producer Lanxess shows that over 70% of UK motorists are unaware of the new EU tyre labelling regulations due to come into force on 1 November.
New research by web management company GForces shows that franchised dealers are ‘failing to take simple steps to help drive their aftersales revenues’, giving vital ground to fast-fits and independents.
Ayr-based Mercedes-Benz dealer Caledonian Truck & Van has won planning permission to double the size of its workshop.
The RMI Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA), which represents independent forecourts across the UK, has warned road users of an impending increase in the cost of fuel due to a huge rise in the price of oil.
The value of the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) market in the UK rose by 6.3% last year.
Parts distributor GSF Car Parts has had a radio advert banned after it claimed its prices were up to 70% cheaper than dealers’ in many cases.
Scottish dealer group Macrae & Dick has won Honda UK's prestigious Best Service Award for 2012.
Kia dealers can now offer the brand’s Care-3 fixed price servicing package to new Sportage customers.
The Mazda MX-5 has been named as the most reliable convertible in Britain following a survey of more than 50,000 cars by What Car? magazine.
Citroen has extended its ‘Upgrade to Business Class’ extended four year warranty, servicing and Citroën Assistance package.
Parts and equipment distributor GSF Car Parts has unveiled a new brand and marketing strategy – ‘We Get It’ – based on a three-month research study with customers and staff.
Saab Parts UK and its national network of 89 authorised service centres are now offering customers a free MoT in conjunction with an oil or annual service booked in August or September.
A six monthly survey by the Institute of Customer Service has put car brand Volvo as the fifth highest of all UK organisations.
Honda has been revealed as the most reliable used car brand in the UK for the seventh consecutive year.
A major investigation by BBC TV’s flagship current affairs programme, Panorama, has highlighted the importance of garages, tyre retailers and vehicle dismantlers using responsible recyclers for the collection of their waste tyres.
Independent motor factor Andrew Page has become one of the largest parts distributors in the UK following an acquisition.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has hit back at claims from the press that access to vehicle manufacturer technical information is the cause of a rise in car crime.
The Government is partnering with Halfords retail stores and other public and private sector partners to provide practical driving test premises in selected areas that don’t already have a local test centre.
Unipart Automotive has appointed industrial services and distribution specialist Mark Dixon as its chief executive officer effective from September 1 to coincide with its head office move to Bicester.
Alfa Romeo is offering customers a five-year warranty on the Mito and Giulietta to retail customers until September 30.
