servicing and repairs

Venson backing call for electric van MOT deferral

A call to defer MOTs for 4.25-tonne electric vans, citing a lack of test availability, has been backed by Venson Automotive Solutions.

MoT 18 Feb

WSG and salary sacrifice provider announce partnership

Warranty Solutions Group has announced an exclusive new partnership with Loveelectric to provide cosmetic and alloy protection.

SMR 14 Feb

Lack of information about apprenticeships a barrier for garages, says FixMyCar

Almost two thirds of garages polled by FixMyCar say they don’t feel they have enough information or knowledge to be able to hire an apprentice.

SMR 14 Feb

Paul Hollick, Association of Fleet Professionals

Opinion: Why EV servicing is becoming more of an issue for fleets

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals, examines the challenges fleets are facing around SMR for electric vehicles.

opinion 13 Feb

Unresolved vehicle recall rules could lead to MOT chaos

Fleet customers have been warned of a "nightmare scenario" after a rule change that could introduce an advisory or automatic MOT failure for unresolved recalls.

SMR 12 Feb

UK insurer warning on EV battery fires after multi-million pound payout

Allianz UK is urging dealerships to be aware of the risks associated with EV battery fires following incidents that resulted in over £6.5m worth of claims.

safety and risk management 12 Feb

ATS Euromaster plans service centre cull

The company has earmarked more than a third of its network for possible closure, blaming overcapacity, increasing costs and sluggish growth.

ATS Euromaster 12 Feb

Fleets urged to ensure grey fleet drivers conduct SMR checks

Survey from Venson Automotive Solutions reveals more than a fifth of drivers admit to neglecting safety-critical vehicle checks

Grey Fleet 11 Feb

Auxillis strikes claims management deal with Howden

Auxillis is partnering with Howden’s corporate and commercial division to provide its claims management service.

claims management 5 Feb

Fleet downtime cut with in-house ADAS recalibration

FMG Repair Services has introduced ADAS recalibration equipment at all of its UK bodyshops as it strives to reduce vehicle repair times.

SMR 28 Jan

Majority of recalled cars remain on the road without being repaired

Analysis from CarVertical suggests that just 28% of recalled vehicles in the UK have had their defects addressed.

SMR 23 Jan

New SMR and damage recharge rental product

Liquid Fleet is launching a fully maintained rental product in partnership with Fleet Assist.

SMR 21 Jan

New tool ‘reveals hidden costs’ for HGV operators

A new return on investment calculator suggests that HGV operators could be saddled with costs totalling thousands of pounds without realising it.

Fleet software 21 Jan

Fix Auto reaches £1bn milestone

Fix Auto UK has reached a milestone after recording £1 billion in deployed sales into its franchised network since 2011.

SMR 20 Jan

ATS Euromaster extends mobile servicing to non-business customers

Drivers will be able to request an appointment at their home or place of work for the tyre fitment service.

Tyre Management 15 Jan

Fastest lead times for fleet vehicle service, maintenance and repair

The regions with the fastest and slowest fleet vehicle SMR lead times have been revealed in new data.

SMR 15 Jan

Massive increase in pothole-related breakdowns reported by RAC

Fleets warned pothole-related breakdowns could increase further as new data, published to coincide with National Pothole Day, shows scale of the problem.

potholes 15 Jan

Rising costs and inflationary pressures put strain on SMR budgets

Inflationary pressures are driving up the cost of labour, parts, and materials, making SMR more expensive, according to ATS Euromaster.

SMR 6 Jan

Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

The RAC is expecting one of the busiest days for breakdowns in 2025 within the first week of the new year.

breakdown and recovery 30 Dec

Councils get £1.6bn to fix 7 million potholes

Transport secretary also announces a clampdown on disruptive street works, doubling fixed penalty notices for utility companies who fail to comply with rules.

potholes 20 Dec

servicing and repairs

Venson backing call for electric van MOT deferral

WSG and salary sacrifice provider announce partnership

Lack of information about apprenticeships a barrier for garages, says FixMyCar

Opinion: Why EV servicing is becoming more of an issue for fleets

Unresolved vehicle recall rules could lead to MOT chaos

UK insurer warning on EV battery fires after multi-million pound payout

ATS Euromaster plans service centre cull

Fleets urged to ensure grey fleet drivers conduct SMR checks

Auxillis strikes claims management deal with Howden

Fleet downtime cut with in-house ADAS recalibration

Majority of recalled cars remain on the road without being repaired

New SMR and damage recharge rental product

New tool ‘reveals hidden costs’ for HGV operators

Fix Auto reaches £1bn milestone

ATS Euromaster extends mobile servicing to non-business customers

Fastest lead times for fleet vehicle service, maintenance and repair

Massive increase in pothole-related breakdowns reported by RAC

Rising costs and inflationary pressures put strain on SMR budgets

Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

Councils get £1.6bn to fix 7 million potholes

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HMRC updates definition on pick-up trucks for company car tax

Kia EV4 revealed with hatchback and saloon bodystyles

Volvo XC60 facelift revealed

servicing and repairs

Venson backing call for electric van MOT deferral

WSG and salary sacrifice provider announce partnership

Lack of information about apprenticeships a barrier for garages, says FixMyCar

Opinion: Why EV servicing is becoming more of an issue for fleets

Unresolved vehicle recall rules could lead to MOT chaos

UK insurer warning on EV battery fires after multi-million pound payout

ATS Euromaster plans service centre cull

Fleets urged to ensure grey fleet drivers conduct SMR checks

Auxillis strikes claims management deal with Howden

Fleet downtime cut with in-house ADAS recalibration

Majority of recalled cars remain on the road without being repaired

New SMR and damage recharge rental product

New tool ‘reveals hidden costs’ for HGV operators

Fix Auto reaches £1bn milestone

ATS Euromaster extends mobile servicing to non-business customers

Fastest lead times for fleet vehicle service, maintenance and repair

Massive increase in pothole-related breakdowns reported by RAC

Rising costs and inflationary pressures put strain on SMR budgets

Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

Councils get £1.6bn to fix 7 million potholes

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HMRC updates definition on pick-up trucks for company car tax

Kia EV4 revealed with hatchback and saloon bodystyles

Volvo XC60 facelift revealed

ATS Euromaster plans service centre cull

Renault Scenic E-Tech Iong-term test | Real-world range and efficiency

EV running costs ‘50% less’ than equivalent ICE car

Bluelight fleets avoid clean air zone charges after exemption extended

Car clocked travelling 111mph over 50mph speed limit

UK’s worst regions for car theft revealed