NEWS 
2 September 2015
Editor’s Comment
2 September 2015When the BBC ran the final episode of Top Gear, Richard Hammond introduced Jeremy Clarkson’s reappearance with the phrase ‘well, this is awkward’. I’ll admit… Read More
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2 September 2015
DVSA statement regarding MOT system issues
2 September 2015The Independent Garage Association has published a statement from the DVSA apologising for the issues surrounding the new MOT system.Following complaints that the online system,… Read More
NEWS 
27 August 2015
Andrew Page to open retail stores
27 August 2015Motor factor Andrew Page is set to open a series of retail stores, giving customers access to over 6,000 components.According to the company, each store… Read More
NEWS 
19 August 2015
New MOT computer system experiences ‘outages’
19 August 2015The new DVSA MOT entry system has proved problematic despite a limited rollout to around 20% of testing stations.With a national rollout still scheduled for… Read More
NEWS 
17 August 2015
Increase in alternative fuel servicing
17 August 2015Servicing on electric, hybrid and other alternatively fuelled vehicles is increasing in the independent market, according to Autodata. Read More
NEWS 
14 August 2015
Company car drivers shun servicing responsibilities
14 August 2015Company car drivers are shunning responsibility for having service and maintenance carried out on their vehicles.According to a survey by Venson, 58% of drivers think… Read More
NEWS 
12 August 2015
Automechanika Birmingham expands
12 August 2015Automechanika Birmingham has announced plans to expand the event into another hall at the NEC following strong demand for exhibition space.Originally planned to take place… Read More
NEWS 
25 June 2015
Dealerships failing to convert essential work
25 June 2015Research into electronic vehicle health checks (eVHC) has revealed franchised dealers are missing opportunities to sell service and parts, giving independents further opportunities.Training and consultancy… Read More
NEWS 
17 June 2015
BMW wins Engine of the Year
17 June 2015BMW has usurped Ford to win the International Engine of the Year title for its 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric gasoline hybrid powertrain found in the i8.Ford… Read More
NEWS 
12 June 2015
Halfords Autocentre fined after sting operation
12 June 2015A Halfords Autocentre has been fined £32,000 and ordered to pay £14,000 costs following a trading standards sting operation.The centre, in Filton, Bristol, was targeted… Read More