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Add power generation to MOT for EVs demand drivers

10 February 2021

45% of car owners believe the MOT should eventually consider how the electricity used to charge an EV has been generated, with the figure rising… Read More

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Nine million drivers don’t know when MOT is due

9 February 2021

Nine million motorists may not know when their MOT is due, as a survey has suggested there may be widespread confusion on the topic among… Read More

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Used car market down 14.9% in 2020

9 February 2021

Repeated lockdowns and shaky consumer confidence have been identified as key reasons for used car sales dropping by 14.9% in 2020 according to the latest… Read More

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Government gives Bounce Back Loan “breathing space”

8 February 2021

Garages that have taken out loans under the government’s Coronavirus business bounce back scheme can now spread the repayment period, via “pay-as-you-grow” measures announced by… Read More

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Online is where it’s at for garages says Eurorepar

8 February 2021

The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on consumer behaviour should be the catalyst to encourage garages to take digital marketing and online lead generation really… Read More

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Live APOLLO D-8 tools online training from Snap-on launched

5 February 2021

Snap-on is offering live IMI-accredited online training for users of its APOLLO-D8 tools.Stephen Fox, Snap-on Diagnostic Trainer, will lead the sessions, designed to help techs… Read More

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Car sales in January: Worst new year start since 1970

4 February 2021

New car sales fell by 39.5% in January, with the 90,249 vehicles sold during the month providing the worst start to a year since 1970,… Read More

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55% of drivers consider going electric

3 February 2021

More than 55% of drivers are thinking about buying an electric car according to new research from AX. The study was undertaken by the… Read More

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Bundle! Delphi Technologies ADAS offer launched

1 February 2021

Garages looking to gear up for ADAS can now take advantage of some bundle offers from Delphi Technologies on its recently-launched modular ADAS calibration kit,… Read More

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MOT: Diesel fails up 240%

29 January 2021

A record 1.27 million vehicles failed their MOT in the 2019/2020 period due to emissions, with diesels seeing a 240% failure rise compared to just… Read More