A broader range of aftersales sector reports has been launched by epyx in a bid to boost car retailers’ service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work.
Long-serving Mercedes car retailer Sandown Group has opened its first venture with the Mercedes-Benz Vans franchise.
Castrol Auto Service has launched in the UK to support independents operating car repair workshops in their brand awareness and revenue generation.
RCI Financial Services, part of Renault, has granted a three year contract for the aftersales work on its fleet of more than 12,500 vehicles to Fleet Assist following a tender process.
An estimated 3.8 million UK drivers decided to keep their current vehicle having previously decided to sell it after spending money on repairs, research by Kwik Fit has found.
Halfords reports that sales at its workshop chain, Autocentres, rose 2.2% to £161.4 million in the 12 months to Mar 29, reflecting growth in its provision of servicing, tyres and MOT.
The next decade will see fiercer competition between franchised and independent dealers for aftersales customers, warns Dr Andrew Tongue, research director with the ICDP.
Main dealer or independent garage: fleet managers have a choice for who to turn to for the service, maintenance and repair of their company vehicles. But how do they reach a decision between the two – or is selecting one of the other depending on the job need the best compromise?
Fleet maintenance controllers are set to be better equipped to manage service, maintenance and repair (SMR) through an agreement by Fleet Assist and CarWeB.
Ford's UK dealers look set to be added to the network of service and repair providers provided on comparison site WhoCanFixMyCar.com.
Car dealers are set to benefit as the Allstar fuel card now can now be used by businesses to pay for servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR).
