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MOT/servicing bookings up 80%

15 January 2021

Demand for MOTs and services was seen to increase by 80% in some quarters last week following the announcement of a third national lockdown, with… Read More

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LKQ Euro Car Parts CEO highlights “demand for servicing and repair” in Lockdown 3.0

11 January 2021

In an email sent to customers of LKQ Euro Car Parts last week, CEO Andy Hamilton confirmed that the business will remain open and operational… Read More

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Further business support following announcement of lockdown #3

5 January 2021

Further financial support for businesses has been unveiled today (Tuesday 5 January) by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, hot on the heels of 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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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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“Open as usual” over lockdown 2.0 – LKQ Euro Car Parts CEO reassures customers

11 November 2020

LKQ Euro Car Parts CEO Andy Hamilton recently wrote to the company’s customers to reassure them that they will continue to see local branches… Read More

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Record-breaking bookings for MOTs and services as showroom doors close

9 November 2020

The first three days of last week (2-4 November) were record-breakers for MOT and service bookings, according BookMyGarage.com.The comparison site saw an increase in bookings… Read More

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Business as usual during new lockdown says NGK

6 November 2020

Garages are being reassured by NGK that it will continue to be ‘business as usual’ throughout the new month-long lockdown that started in England… Read More

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Firebreak douses demand in Wales as overall car sales fell in October

5 November 2020

New car sales were down again in October, with registrations falling 1.6% year-on-year according to the latest figures published today (Thursday 5 November) by the… Read More

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Carry on regardless: Despite new lockdown, garages in England to remain open

2 November 2020

Garages will be able to remain open when England goes into a month-long lockdown from Thursday (5 November), following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a… Read More