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MAM Software unveils new branding and website

29 October 2020

MAM Software has unveiled new branding and a new website, as the company marks one year since being acquired by Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) in… 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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ZF pair pedal 300 miles for Cancer Research

26 October 2020

Two members of staff from ZF recently tackled 300 miles of cycling in September in aid of Cancer Research UK. Mark Boden, Purchasing Manager, and… Read More

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Young drivers increasingly dipping into the Tank of Mum and Dad, survey finds

26 October 2020

63% of drivers aged 17-24 needed financial help from parents to keep their cars on the road in the last 12 months, up from 49%… Read More

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High road or low road? Scottish cars top MOT failure poll

23 October 2020

Cars in Scotland are the least likely in the UK to pass their MOT, with cars in Devon coming a close second, while cars in… Read More

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No deal would drain EV future says SMMT

22 October 2020

The prospect of an EV future for garages could be killed off by a no deal Brexit, as the resulting trade tariffs would all-but negate… Read More

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MOT demand drives 82% increase in Motor Ombudsman Garage Finder searches

20 October 2020

The Motor Ombudsman’s Garage Finder recorded an 82% rise in searches in the third quarter of 2020 when compared to the preceding three-month period, with… Read More

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Automechanika Birmingham moves to June 2022

20 October 2020

Automechanika Birmingham has officially moved to June 2022, it has been announced.The event, which was due to take place in June 2021 will now be… Read More

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It’s over: PM tells UK to prepare for No Deal

16 October 2020

The likelihood of a no-deal Brexit on 1 January 2021, which would have an impact on car parts imports from Europe, rose significantly today (Friday… Read More