Castrol Auto Service has launched in the UK to support independents operating car repair workshops in their brand awareness and revenue generation.
Online car maintenance provider Fixter has launched a new virtual consultation service that enables car owners to diagnose faults without leaving their house.
The UK body repair sector is under threat from an industry-wide shortage of skills, according to a survey by Auto Body Projects and Trend Tracker.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched a new Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Accreditation for vehicle technicians.
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.
The average repair cost increased by 51% in the just 12 months in Northern Ireland, according to data from Accident Exchange.
In a continuation of a series of insights from WhoCanBuyMyCar.com, marketing director Alex Rose looks at average repair prices in the UK - and where is the most expensive.
52% of people would use a credit card or savings to pay for car repairs, according to Allianz Global Assistance UK.
