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Ben issues rallying cry as record demand collides with falling income

18 November 2020

Ben is making an urgent appeal to automotive industry leaders as it faces a 50% increase in demand for services against a £1m income shortfall,… Read More

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No wave of disruption this time say OESAA members via Andy Savva video

17 November 2020

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) and its members are reassuring garages they are all very much open for business during the current lockdown… Read More

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Half of UK motorists putting off essential servicing

12 November 2020

Under the shadow of COVID-19, 48% of drivers have put off essential servicing or car maintenance during 2020, a study has found. The study from… Read More

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Coronavirus causing used car warranty surge?

10 November 2020

COVID-19 could be the cause of motorists opting for longer and more comprehensive levels of warranty cover for second-hand cars, a study has suggested.Figures from… Read More

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Used car market bounces back in Q3

10 November 2020

Continued consumer concerns about public transport during the Coronavirus pandemic may have helped the used car market increase by 4.4% in Q3 following two consecutive… Read More

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Harrogate-based garage named Servicesure Autocentre of the Year

3 November 2020

Servicesure has named Harrogate-based Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre the Autocentre of the Year in its 2020 annual awards.The North Yorkshire business beat stiff competition… Read More

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Top Garage 2021 opens

30 October 2020

Top Garage 2021 is open to enter from Sunday (1 November). If you want to see if you are the best garage, then you need… Read More

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September UK car production lowest since 1995 as COVID-19 and Brexit uncertainty bite

29 October 2020

UK car production fell by 5% in September, which was the worst performance for the month since 1995 according to the latest figures from the… Read More

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IGA shortlisted for COVID-19 award

27 October 2020

The IGA has been shortlisted for the new COVID Champion Award at the 2021 Learning Awards, for the support they have given to garages throughout… Read More

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We didn’t start the fire: Garages in Wales remain open despite COVID-19 firebreak

20 October 2020

Garages will be able to continue to operate in Wales despite the new firebreak lockdown being enforced from Friday (23 October), although car use is… Read More