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ANTONIO AVENOSO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EUROPEAN TRANSPORT SAFETY COUNCIL

Repair costs may be rising, but new safety measures should reduce incidents

By Antonio Avenoso, executive director of the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC)

25 Feb

RAC joins forces with Autofirst

The RAC has joined forces with Autofirst in a partnership set to create the biggest independent garage network in the country.

13 Feb

National Windscreens Kilmarnock, Scotland

National Windscreens opens new facility in Kilmarnock, Scotland

National Windscreens has expanded its network of 108 fitting and calibration centres, with the opening of a purpose-designed facility in Kilmarnock, Scotland.

12 Feb

Autoglass and Aviva launch online windscreen insurance claim tool

Autoglass has launched a new integrated online tool with insurance partner Aviva, enabling Aviva customers to make a windscreen insurance claim.

12 Feb

Lack of car mats could prove costly for fleets, warns vGroup

Fleets, contract hire and leasing companies and franchise dealers have been warned of ‘losing’ money at end-of-contract due to lack of protective mats.

12 Feb

AA wins five-year contract with Lloyds Banking Group

The AA has secured a new five-year roadside assistance contract with Lloyds Banking Group to service some 2.4 million of its customers.

8 Feb

AA buys Prestige Fleet Servicing for £11m

The AA says the acquisition provides an opportunity to strengthen its presence in the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) market.

6 Feb

Auto Windscreens conference discusses ADAS safety

Auto Windscreens has again highlighted the importance of correct recalibration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to ensure driver safety.

5 Feb

UK crash repair market value increases

The total market value for UK primary car body repairs is expected to grow by 14% from £4.75 billion in 2018 to £5.43bn in 2023, a new report suggests.

4 Feb

Autoglass’ Andy MacGregor achieves IMI ADAS accreditation

Autoglass announced that Andy MacGregor has become the “first UK technician” to achieve the new IMI ADAS calibration accreditation.

1 Feb

Cartwright Conversions recognised with Lex Autolease customer service award

Cartwright Conversions head of manufacturing Jason Barker has won a customer service award from Lex Autolease for outstanding levels of service provided to Lloyds Banking Group

21 Jan

r2c Online to boost workshop profitability with new workload tool

R2c Online has launched a new digital workload management tool with the aim to maximise revenue and optimise resources.

18 Jan

Mediafleet celebrates Arlon Graphics platinum partner accreditation

Branding specialist Mediafleet has secured platinum partner status from vinyl wrap supplier Arlon Graphics.

9 Jan

Fleet Assist’s head of business Karen Ewer

Fleet Assist passes one million maintenance milestone

Fleet Assist has announced that one million vehicles have received maintenance from its service outlets, as the company now targets further growth in 2019.

8 Jan