Garages and workshops are being warned of a shortfall in MOT test demand this spring, as a result of the MOT extension in 2020.
The recruitment and retention of mechanics and MOT testers is set to remain as a key challenge for garages and workshops this year, according to The Motor Ombudsman.
High performing car or van service workshops are urged to put themselves forward for the 2022 AM Awards, following the introduction of categories aimed specifically at the service, maintenance and repair sector.
An expert panel from Chorley Group, Eden Motor Group, Devonshire Motors and Mitchell Motor Group is set to share some of the secrets to efficient aftersales provision in our latest AM webinar.
The European Independent Automotive Data Publishers Association (ADPA) has launched a new quality label.
Hyundai Motor UK and Volkswagen UK have announced partnerships with eDynamix as part of efforts to automate and streamline their dealers' aftersales customer service.
The Motor Ombusdman is looking for entrants to its 2021 Garage Star Awards, which has been expanded with new categories.
Audi UK have selected Vehicle Vision as the provider for their dealer network aftersales video solution, Audi Cam.
Garages and workshops are being warned that one in five cars on UK roads are expected to use electrified powertrains by 2025.
Thatcham Research has launched a new training programme for automotive businesses, including dealers, that covers key elements of electric vehicles (EVs).
Dealers and independent garages could be inundated with MOT bookings before the end of the year as motorists who took advantage of the Government’s six-month extension in June now require a test.
Dealers should consider extending the operating hours of their workshops to handle the anticipated demand for MOTs, following the end of the six-month coronavirus extension period.
Technician training is everything for For Glenn Makin, technical expert at Stratstone Land Rover Nottingham
CitNOW has highlighted an increase of diversity among workshop technicians, thanks to exciting new technologies.
Direct Line has teamed up with Thatcham Research, DG Cities and the Women’s Engineering Society to deliver a view of the car workshop of the future in a bid to attract an new generation of technician talent.
Renault Retail Group has been fined after health and safety inspectors discovered evidence of serious safety breaches relating to faulty vehicle lifts at its dealerships in Coulsdon and West London.
Vehicle manufacturers need to engage in greater levels of ‘calibration collaboration’ to deal with the rectification of new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), if they are to assure a swift turnaround of accident repair work and avoid ‘bodyshop backlogs.’
Franchised car dealers should prepare for a rise in demand for MOTs as a record number of cars are due for their first test this year.
Swansway Group has thanked firefighters who battled to contain a fire at its Stafford Land Rover dealership overnight.
Franchised car dealers delivered an aftersales bounce-back to end Q1 following a slump in in the last quarter of 2017, according to autoVHC.
