Vospers has targeted greater aftersales efficiency from its £12m supersite which is scheduled to open in Exeter later this year.
Franchised car retailers will benefit from growing sales of electric and hybrid vehicles as consumers consider them their most trusted option for maintenance and servicing, the NFDA’s Consumer Attitude Survey.
A new study has found that more young drivers feel confident with basic car maintenance than their parents’ generation, as a result of online ‘how to’ videos.
British motorists are happy to pay more to use a garage they trust than get the work done cheaper elsewhere, according to research.
Franchised car retailers in the North West should be filling their workshops with vehicles damaged by the capital’s gaping pot holes, according to data which suggests vehicles have sustained £915 million of damage due to rutted roads.
Franchised car dealerships experienced a 24% slump in workshop activity during Q4 as 323,000 fewer vehicles passed through their aftersales departments, according to autoVHC.
The European Parliament has approved amendments to vehicle type-approval legislation which includes maintaining access to a vehicles OBD port for aftermarket repairers.
Peugeot and Toyota cars have been identified as the most expensive to repair, according to internal data from WhoCanFixMyCar.com.
Dealers using eDynamix’s iVHC vehicle health check system boosted their workshop sales by an average of £112,000 in 2017, according to the Northumberland-based company.
A new survey by Servicing Stop has revealed that 70% of UK motorists would prefer to visit an independent garage than a main dealer to meet their car's maintenance needs.
For the third consecutive year, the Ford Focus (04-08) was the most serviced car in the UK, Autodata reveals.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has joined with the Shadow Minister for Transport Karl Turner to request an amendment to be made to the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill.
Revive has expanded to the Isle of Wight, offering island-based motorists mobile bodywork and repair services.
The Motor Ombudsman has urged consumers to look out for its logo when considering a workshop for their car’s winter checks and servicing.
Consumers still rate franchised sector as more expensive for car servicing despite offering the lowest costs.
Servicing Stop has hit back at what it sees as a continuation of big brand garages monopolising the market and called on independents to raise their standards.
Franchised dealers are still struggling to overcome the perception of being a more expensive aftersales option than their independent counterparts, according to Autumn 2017 NFDA Consumer Attitude Survey.
Jardine Motors Group has extended its 14-year contract with Accident Exchange for a further two years.
According to the 2017 Auto Express Driver Power survey, franchised dealers better inform customers of repair costs and progress.
ClickMechanic has announced its latest supply agreement with Euro Car Parts, which boasts a trade account to help businesses grow.
