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Block Exemption to be extended?

21 January 2022

The Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) could be extended to 2028, following proposals from the European Commission. The MVBER guarantees that newer vehicles can… Read More

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Sent to Coventry? EV ownership prime locations identified

21 January 2022

Coventry is the best place in the UK to own an EV, according to new research that took into account the cost of charging an… Read More

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VARTA return as Top Technician and Top Garage sponsors for 2022

20 January 2022

VARTA has returned as a sponsor of Top Technician and Top Garage 2020.Clarios is the global battery manufacturer behind the VARTA brand. John Rawlins,… Read More

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Perks at Work to keep repairer staff perky into 2022

20 January 2022

A free-of-charge bonus programme, that includes discounts on well-known brands to those using the platform, is now being offered by In-House HR to business using… Read More

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New BDM at Banner

17 January 2022

Banner has appointed Kevin Roberts as Business Development Manager with responsibility for the north of England and Scotland. Prior to joining Banner… Read More

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Pontefract MOT Tester banned by DVSA fraud

13 January 2022

A Pontefract-based MOT tester who claimed to have performed a MOT test on a van in West Yorkshire when it was actually in Spain has… Read More

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Staff shortages biggest challenge for garages study finds

11 January 2022

COVID-19 and the ongoing skills shortage has caused a cascade of problems for garages during 2021, a new survey has shown. Being able to hire… Read More

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LKQ Academy offers EV/hybrid training boost

11 January 2022

LKQ Euro Car Parts has published the 2022 course schedule for its LKQ Academy training arm, and the company is aiming to provide EV and… Read More

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Partbusters teams up with Dayco on steering and suspension

10 January 2022

Dayco UK has teamed up with Partbusters with the company now supplying the full Dayco steering and suspension range. The deal will also potentially ensure… Read More

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Second worst since 1992: 2021 new car sales lag behind pre-pandemic era, but electrified vehicles continue to spark

6 January 2022

New car sales in 2021 were up 1% on 2020, but still 28.7% down on 2019 showing the ongoing impact of the pandemic on new… Read More