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Record insolvencies for automotive industry coming?

19 May 2023

Company insolvencies in the automotive industry may reach their highest ever levels during 2023 it has been suggested.There is already an upward trend. 273 automotive… Read More

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“Beacons of best-practice, determination and innovation: “ IMI 2023 Award Winners

16 March 2023

A wide range of businesses, organisations and individuals saw their achievements recognised at the 2023 IMI Awards last night (Wednesday 15 March).New categories included the… Read More

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Warning: March MOT spike to meet UK pothole epidemic

9 February 2023

Delays to MOT testing resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the sheer number of potholes appearing across the UK could lead to a very high… Read More

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UK used car market grows 5.1% in Q1 2022

10 May 2022

The UK’s used car market increased 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor… Read More

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Weakest March for new car sales since 1998, but EVs way up

5 April 2022

Despite battery electric vehicles making up 16.1% of all new car sales in March, the most recorded in a single month, overall sales were actually… Read More

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Surge in MOT test bookings with 40% of testers yet to take Annual Training

4 March 2022

40% of MOT testers have yet to take their Annual Assessment with the 31 March deadline just three weeks away, in a period where MOT… Read More

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Win with Speed Of Sight

1 March 2022

Charity Speed Of Sight, is giving away five of its branded pens to lucky Aftermarket readers. These pens are perfect for technicians and factors for… Read More

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Increase in new driver cars as test pass rate hits record high?

24 June 2021

Could garages could soon see a spike in families looking for servicing and repairs on older cars bought for new drivers?With practical test pass rates… Read More

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Step it up: Car sales increase as showroom reopening nears

6 April 2021

New car sales were up 11.5% in March with 283,964 units registered, the first increase since August, but the wider picture shows that registrations are… Read More

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MOT connectivity: Emissions testing equipment roll-out delayed

12 March 2021

The mandatory introduction of connected emissions testing equipment for some MOT stations is being delayed by DVSA as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.1 May… Read More