Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Budget increase in employer National Insurance contributions may force Halfords to up the cost of car repairs at its network of Autocentres. This story continues at Halfords Autocentre repair costs set to rise after Budget Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader The company has 12,000 employees.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A spokesperson for the Independent Garage Association, a lobby group, said firms are seeing an increase in business especially as older car owners are favouring them over franchised dealer networks for servicing. Ignore the test drive and dealers risk a repair bill that could equal the value of the car.”

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Carscoops

MAY 7, 2024

That has led the company to cut the team responsible for its Supercharger network, and the laid-off workers believe that’s bad news for users. Although it has been rated as America’s most reliable charging network , it relied on a team of employees who describe themselves as overworked. “We couldn’t keep up.

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Motor Trader

JUNE 20, 2024

E-commerce group epyx has assembled a network of garages who will undertake motor warranty work. The network has 1,400 garages across the UK which it said would give warranty providers easy access to national coverage of workshops that want to fulfil claims.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 1, 2024

Komoo has a network of fleet repair sites located near airports and vehicle storage hubs. It carries out minor body repairs, from cosmetic dents and scrapes to full vehicle resprays for rental and fleet firms. Bodyshop chain Steer Automotive Group has bought Komoo for an undisclosed sum.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Christian Mark, CEO and Co-Founder at Tjekvik, said: “More aftersales customers than ever are choosing to purchase additional products and services when they check their vehicles in for service, repair or MOT via digital self-service technologies. Tjekvik’s network of UK dealers includes Group 1, Hartwell, JCB Group, and Vertu.

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CarExpert

MARCH 11, 2025

Geely EX5 Complete features include: 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/55 Giti tyres Tyre pressure monitoring Tyre repair kit Automatic LED headlights Automatic high-beam Active grille shutter Privacy glass Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors Rain-sensing wipers Heat pump V2L functionality Keyless entry and start 10.2-inch

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The dealership was the top performer in the network of 60 UK Van Centres and 30 Authorised Repairers. Recognising the strong performance shown across the UK network in 2024, awards were presented to top-performing Van Centres across categories including aftersales, new and used sales, and customer excellence.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This partnership reinforces AAGs demonstration of their commitment to industry best practice and customer service through their 1,200-strong, nationwide Approved Garages Network across the UK, including AutoCare, Top Truck, United Garage Services, and NexDrive.

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Autocar

JANUARY 14, 2025

The impact of the trial was immediate: three islanders offered to buy the Solterra and the charger will stay on the island and is set to be one of a network of chargers used for a new fleet of EVs coming to St Helena in 2025. Repairs have been basically [only related to the] brakes and tyres, which are standard on any vehicle.

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Motor Trader

MAY 29, 2024

KGM Motors UK has expanded its dealer network with the addition of RJTK Automotive’s Wilson & Co and Drayton Motors. Both sites will offer servicing facilities for current KGM customers, including services, MOTs, repairs, and approved parts. Wilson & Co. We invite our customers to Wilson & Co.

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Motor Trader

JULY 2, 2024

Motus Commercials has joined Novuna Vehicle Solutions’ approved network of independent and franchised garages. As a result, Motus will provide service, maintenance and repairs to Novuna’s customers. Matt Lawrenson, MD of Motus Commercials, said: “We are pleased to be part of the Novuna Vehicle Solutions’ approved network.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 31, 2025

RepairPal , a provider of trusted auto repair solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Ownli , a platform that enables insurers to better engage with their policyholders through data check-ins and value-added services. This partnership strengthens our mission to bring transparency and reliability to the automotive repair industry.”

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 15, 2025

Rotary Solutions will showcase its next generation of vehicle service and repair solutions designed and engineered to help dealership service centers overcome challenges and reach new levels of success in booth #3751. For a 2025 NADA Show preview, visit RotarySolutions.com/2025-nada-show.

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Autocar

MARCH 20, 2024

The report also found that more than half of the local road network in England and Wales has less than 15 years’ structural life remaining, while the amount needed to fix the backlog of carriageway repairs has increased to a record high of £16.3bn. It was no surprise to us that the gains made during its life were subsequently lost.”

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Honda Australia has paid a penalty of $18,780 after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission( ACCC) issued it with an infringement notice for allegedly breaching the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS scheme). Honda Australia has fully cooperated with the ACCC in relation to this matter.”

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Particularly if there are different models and repair techniques that vary from the ones I’m used to in Australia.” He said: “I’m hoping to expand my professional network and find out more about the global operations of LSH Auto. He said: “I’m hoping to find out more about international panel beating practices.

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Motor Trader

JULY 22, 2024

Stellantis has partnered with Digital INNK for access to its ViSN platform which connects dealers and garages with fleets to enable an efficient and cost-effective repair network. The data for all Stellantis repairers is now live on the ViSN platform. “The integration is a significant milestone for the ViSN platform.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

“However, while EV company car drivers will continue to benefit from favourable personal tax rates, our poll shows the budget’s commitment to lower VED rates and investment in the charging network are not enough for retail buyers to make the EV switch.” Only 26% had confidence they will be repaired faster.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A new programme has been launched to improve and make more efficient crash and body repairs carried out on EVs and promote high standards. The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) for independent garages is now including bodyshops in its membership.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 29, 2025

The partnership with RepairPal brings significant value to both financial institutions and their members by combining our leading-edge auto-lending platform with RepairPals vast network of certified, trusted repair shops, said Ed Bourgeois, founder and CEO at Auto Link.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Repair OnDemand launched several solutions at NADA 2024 that will represent an end-to-end solution for automotive reconditioners. The first step in Repair OnDemand’s end-to-end solution is the launch of their diagnostic tool, BlueDriver Max, to the dealer industry.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

From the tools and uniform provided to the strong network that guided me through my first months, these are facets we wouldnt have had without this programme. Both earned their Level 3 qualifications in Light Vehicle Repair and Maintenance before joining the program. Together, they deliver Toyota Express Maintenance (TXM).

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Ford dealerships in the US have been accused of faking the replacement of potentially deadly Takata airbags – or bodging repairs – in a bombshell report from newspaper The Detroit Free Press. The post Ford’s North American dealers accused of faking recall repairs – report appeared first on Drive.

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Carscoops

MARCH 15, 2024

Read: Tesla Owners Stuck Waiting 9 Months For Repair Estimates After Prangs Sure, EVs are simpler than ICE vehicles in theory, but the realities of the road are much more complicated. Vehicles break down and need servicing for all kinds of reasons, and Tesla’s small service network has left many owners dissatisfied.

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Autocar

MARCH 20, 2024

The report also found that more than half of the local road network in England and Wales has less than 15 years’ structural life remaining, while the amount needed to fix the backlog of carriageway repairs has increased to a record high of £16.3bn. It was no surprise to us that the gains made during its life were subsequently lost.”

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Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2025

Local roads comprise 98% of England's total network, and many are in a terrible state Department for Transport is failing to take the problem 'sufficiently seriously', according to new report by MPs The Department for Transport (DfT) is failing in its responsibility to care for local roads such that their condition is now a national embarrassment.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 14, 2025

As part of the accreditation, 12 Big Motoring World locations across the country have committed to the guidelines outlined in the Vehicle Sales and Service and Repair Codes. The Motor Ombudsman has welcomed Big Motoring World to its Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)-approved Motor Industry Codes of Practice portfolio.

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Drive.com

APRIL 1, 2024

He describes the entire claim and repairs process as a “disaster”, from the tow truck driver who did no risk assessment, to the six-month wait to get their car back, with very little communication from the insurer or repairer. I haven’t come across anything with repairability yet in the battery cell.”

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The problems arose when JLR downsized its UK parts supply network from 18 warehouses to one ‘super-centre' Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) boss Adrian Mardell says that the firm has begun to resolve the parts backlog caused by delays at its new logistics hub – but has cautioned that it will take time for dealers to be able to repair all the cars affected.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Stellantis UK has appointed Vizion to be the sole provider of accident management services to the nine brands served by the Multi-Brand Accident Repair Programme in the UK. Chris McKie, CEO Vizion Network, said: To say we are extremely pleased to have been selected by Stellantis UK is an understatement. “We

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 31, 2025

Since arriving in the UK, the brand has built a solid network which currently consists of 71 dealer groups. People know that whenever there is a problem they can go to the dealers and the dealers will help them with repairs. Jaecoo held its official launch event at the Fairmont Windsor Park, Egham in Surrey.

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Motor Trader

JULY 18, 2024

FixMyCar’s first brand advertising campaign aims to direct more drivers to the car repairs platform and deliver more business for its garage network and partners. WhoCanFixMyCar has rebranded as FixMyCar, ahead of its largest marketing campaign and a greater investment in brand activities.

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Motor Trader

APRIL 30, 2024

The opening is just one of a strong of openings by the Chinese brand as it establishes its network in the UK. Today the group covers 6 locations with brand partners such as Mazda, MG and authorised repair partners such as Ford and Volvo. The business is set to open in early June.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

million) by offloading 20,000 electric vehicles currently in its fleet – a cost it hopes to offset with cheaper repairs for petrol-powered cars. The US firm’s CEO, Stephen Scherr, cited ongoing costs of repair as the main factor behind the decision, according to CNN Business.

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Carscoops

MARCH 9, 2024

This phenomenon is primarily due to fears of high repair costs, lack of technical information, and long lead times for replacement parts. The UK’s insurance industry-funded risk intelligence company, Thatcham Research, attributes apprehension to the Chinese automakers’ lack of understanding of European repair processes.

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Carscoops

APRIL 28, 2024

The insurance company cut a check for $53,303 as it couldn’t find the necessary parts to repair the vehicle. Typically, insurance companies manage the repairs without much fuss. In the end, she ended up in a Tesla Model Y for a variety of reasons including range, performance, charging network, and overall value.

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