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2020 was worst year for car sales since 1992

6 January 2021

New car sales in 2020 fell 29.4% to a level not seen since 1992 according to the latest figures from the SMMT, with the total… Read More

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Lockdown-built bodyshop opens doors

21 December 2020

A brand-new Thetford bodyshop built during the COVID-19 national lockdown has opened after a six-month fit-out.The Norfolk outlet is East Bilney Coachworks’ eighth site. As… Read More

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COVID-19 and batteries course from GS Yuasa

18 December 2020

GS Yuasa have launched a coronavirus-specific training course covering COVID-19 and batteries. The course, which has been compiled as part of the GS Yuasa Academy… Read More

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The British Motor Show: Expanded plans for 2021

14 December 2020

The organisers of The British Motor Show have confirmed an expanded show, including three driving experiences as the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine means the… Read More

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MOT Annual Training deadline rolls back to 30 April

9 December 2020

The deadline for MOT testers to complete their required Annual Training for the 2020/21 period has been extended, DVSA has confirmed.As a result of the… Read More

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Now is the time

7 December 2020

COVID-19 has caused a whole slew of scenarios that no one saw coming a year ago. One that was pretty apparent early on in the… Read More

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New car sales drop in November as renewed restrictions bite

7 December 2020

New car sales dropped by 27.4% in November as renewed COVID-19 lockdown restrictions during the month meant that franchised dealer showrooms were shut down, although… Read More

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LKQ Euro Car Parts customers donate £10k to Ben

1 December 2020

LKQ Euro Car Parts branch customers have collectively donated more than £10,000 to its long-standing charity partner Ben, by each adding 25p to their total… Read More

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IGA donates £20,000 to Ben

30 November 2020

Ben has received a £20,000 funding boost from the IGA, following the charity’s urgent appeal for more support in the wake of COVID-19.On 18 November,… Read More

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IMI 100 challenge goes that extra mile for BEN

25 November 2020

The IMI 100 challenge, through which IMI employees and members of the wider automotive community rode bikes, ran and walked to raise funds for BEN,… Read More