As the UK enters a third national lockdown, Kwik Fit is encouraging drivers to include some key car care measures into their lockdown routine to save their vehicles from damage. In normal years, the fact that cars make fewer journeys over the Christmas holidays always leads to a spike in battery problems in the first weeks of January, helping to make battery problems the number cause of … [Read more...]
New online directory and resources for aftermarket sector
Organisers of Automechanika Birmingham have launched auto:resource, a new online directory and resources platform to inform, train and connect the UK automotive aftermarket. The comprehensive website, www.autoresource.co.uk, was created following extensive research conducted to over 12,000 automotive professionals, who made it clear there is a need to inform and connect the industry via one … [Read more...]
Rising demand for independent garages
A new independent garage recruitment drive is underway for epyx’s long-established 1link Service Network. It has been prompted by existing customer demand for a wider choice of outlets and new customers joining the platform wanting to continue to use existing suppliers not currently on the network - as well as the effects of the coronavirus crisis creating a bottleneck of both MOT testing and … [Read more...]
Safety checks to laid up vehicles
Drivers will need guidance on returning laid-up company cars to the road when the coronavirus crisis ends, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions. Phil Jerome, managing director at the medium-term rental specialist, said that some vehicles may not turn a wheel for months, depending on the length of the lockdown, and would need to be quite carefully inspected in a risk management context. “Even if the … [Read more...]
£1.75m Volvo investment underway in Swansea
Work has begun on a multi-million pound refurbishment for a Welsh Volvo dealer. The new showroom, on Valley Way, Swansea, for FRF Volvo Swansea, represents an investment of £1.75m to improve facilities for customers and the new generation of cars coming through. FRF Volvo Swansea’s new site will feature Volvo’s signature large lounge area, complete with Scandi-style furniture and Swedish cakes … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 September
During the typical service lifetime of a car, nearly 60% of owners are never contacted by the sales team of that mainstream servicing dealer. This easily missed opportunity for future sales has been highlighted by Cooper Solutions which urges dealers to bring together their sales and servicing departments to nurture relationships and drive sales with the support of the analyst’s FullCycle … [Read more...]
On-line parts, servicing and repairs sees major growth
The UK’s car servicing and repair sector grew again in 2016, with turnover rising 2.4% to £21.6 billion, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth was primarily driven by sustained record numbers of new car registrations, and greater reliability, leading to more vehicles remaining on British roads for longer but still requiring regular servicing and … [Read more...]