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Using independent garages nearly halves costs

Visiting an independent garage could cost £40 an hour less, on average, than visiting a franchise dealer, according to recent information released by the Independent Garage Association (IGA).

22 Apr

New UV process allows Porsche to be repaired in less than an hour

The MD of a bodyshop repair network has allowed his Porsche Cayenne to be ‘keyed’ to demonstrate how a new UV system could revolutionise the way vehicles are repaired and bring major benefits to the fleet sector.

19 Apr

Millions of British motorists have brake problems

A new report from Kwik Fit suggests that Britain’s drivers are sharing the road with cars with defective brakes and are at risk of accidents as a result.

12 Apr

Risk and safety: save lives and money with tyre management

hen you consider that the only parts of a vehicle which actually touch the road are four areas of tyre each about the size of your palm, it can be too easily taken for granted.

SMR 9 Apr

Insight: Damage recharge policies

With more than 30 million vehicles clocking up 35 billion miles in the UK each year, collisions are an everyday factor. But should you recharge damage to your drivers?

Accident Management 3 Apr

Squeeze on bodyshops closes door on choice

Hardening attitude of insurers blamed as accident management firms fail.

26 Mar

Car repair specialist accelerates growth

Cosmetic vehicle repair franchisor Revive is expanding into new office space to accommodate its growing team following a surge in new franchises and national contracts.

22 Mar

Garage of the Year finalists revealed

Motor Codes has announced the shortlist of businesses in the running for its Garage of the Year title.

14 Mar

Winter weather brings increase in windscreen repairs and replacements

The prolonged winter weather conditions, set to continue throughout this week, are resulting in an increase in windscreen repairs and replacements, according to National Windscreens’ regional director for North Scotland, Duncan Sutherland.

12 Mar

Changes to MOT vehicle testing announced

Changes to the MOT for cars and large vehicle tests come into force later this month as new European requirements on roadworthiness take effect.

6 Mar

Free to use repair management software aims to drive out cost

Repair management company Repair Choice has launched its new repair deployment, authorisation and repair progress tracking software application called ‘myrepairchoice’.

13 Feb

Isuzu Truck signs up to 1link Service Network

Isuzu Truck has signed up to the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform in a new deal.

31 Jan

New SMR tool to identify real world ‘burn rate’ of vehicle components

An online tool that enables fleet operators to analyse the real world ‘burn rate’ of components has been launched by Derwent Management Services (DMS).

31 Jan

Recycled parts save police fleets £1m

Police lead the way in reducing SMR bills by using parts removed from vehicle write-offs. Sarah Tooze looks at how it works and why more fleets are signing up.

SMR 21 Jan

Shorter service intervals will push up costs

Low mileage fleets could be seeing their company car whole life costs increase due to a move by some motor manufacturers to cut service intervals, according to Derwent Management Services (DMS).

18 Jan

Alliance offers 'free' rental health check

To ensure businesses obtain maximum value, Cambridgeshire-based fleet services provider Alliance Asset Management is offering private and public sector organisations a daily rental health check

18 Dec

New online service booking for cars and vans launched through 1link

Online service and maintenance booking in real time for company car and van drivers using 1link Service Network is being launched this month.

14 Dec

Insight: Independents join forces to take on tyre suppliers

Network of independent tyre providers is aiming to break dominance of major providers in the fleet market.

28 Nov

3M opens new training centre

3M has opened the doors on its new training centre in Atherstone, Warwickshire.

28 Nov

AutoRestore acquires ADR Group

AutoRestore has announced its acquisition of ADR Group, the Midlands-based accident repair centre network, to create a new fixed and mobile repair business.

28 Nov