News

IMI concerned over skills gap

1 June 2011

Industry body IMI has expressed concern over the vacancies caused by the skills shortage in the motor trade compared with the wider economy.The institution has… Read More

FER react to rogue workshop

31 May 2011

THE Federation of Engine Remanufacturers has commended the actions of the Metropolitan Police after its officers raided a West London engine repair business in Southall… Read More

Diagnostic support

27 May 2011

As Delphi gains more OE common rail contracts, the company is turning its expertise to its aftermarket products as the vehicles come out of warranty. Read More

4-2-2: Italian official favours annual testing

25 May 2011

A proposal for switching away from 4-2-2 and adopting annual testing has been mooted by a trade official in ItalyEugenio Razelli, president of ANFIA, roughly… Read More

Average pothole damage bill £335

23 May 2011

Britain’s worst roads have been named and shamed on a website set up by an insurance companyAccording to insurer Warranty Direct, the average repair bill… Read More

Trade warned over insurance rules

23 May 2011

The Government is warning the public and the motor trade alike that all vehicles must be insured or covered by a SORN declaration – regardless… Read More

DfT pledge to ‘cut red tape’

23 May 2011

The Department for Transport is to hold a ‘Red Tape Challenge’Junior Transport Minister Mike Penning said: “We are calling on everyone: consumers, businesses and volunteer… Read More

Black news

23 March 2011

A specialist tyre maker has been left fuming following press criticism of one of its products. Taiwan-based Maxxis produce a range of rubber for both… Read More

Impact back

23 March 2011

A bodyshop in Birmingham has reopened eight months after being completely gutted by fire.   Following a £1.5m total refit, involving brand new equipment, workstations… Read More

Vauxhall statement

16 March 2011