Ben has announced its festive fundraising initiatives, calling on the automotive community to take part in its Christmas Jumper Day and send charity Christmas cards to raise vital funds for those struggling, or in crisis. Ben’s Christmas Jumper Day will take place on Friday 11th December, although businesses, teams and individuals can take part any ...

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Top automotive brands have been announced as sponsors as The Wright Consultancy takes on the Great Wall of China Charity Trek, to highlight the importance of chest checking for early diagnosis of breast cancer. LKQ has been confirmed as the main corporate sponsor, with branding on the front of the challenge T-shirts and backpacks. A1 ...

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FixMyCar has launched Aircall’s customer communication and intelligence platform with an AI Voice Agent in a bid to enhance its customer service operations. The switch brings an AI Voice Agent and automated workflows to the front line of FixMyCar’s customer service operations, with the aim of helping garages and drivers get the help they need ...

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Apprenticeship Central has commented on why the strongest apprentice candidates are hardest to find in August, and what it means in practice for employers recruiting apprentices. Every August, we have the same conversation with employers. The applications are coming in, but the ‘spark’ they are looking for is harder to find. There’s no shortage of ...

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ClickMechanic has encouraged garage owners and mobile mechanics to maximise on the UK’s busiest MOT period, by using its platform to secure additional work during the annual autumn testing surge. With the September registration plate change and post-pandemic shifts in testing patterns, autumn remains one of the busiest trading periods of the year for workshops. ...

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Ahead of its upcoming talks with Government around the MOT fee, the Independent Garage Association will be stating the case on behalf of its members that the MOT fee needs to increase significantly. Inflation alone makes the current MOT fee unsustainable; however, inflation is only part of the picture. Garages have also faced additional cost ...

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In this video, Ed from Uckfield Motor Services, demonstrates the benefits of using the CE/UKCA certified Duragun. Watch as it solves all the old and tired problems when tasked with Boot changes: For more product information, on the Duragun click here and for more information on the Boot, click here.  

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The DVSA announced a national rollout of MOT test photos, following a successful trial, marking a real step forward for MOT testing. The aim is photos will help stop fraudulent certificates and stop honest garages getting undercut by those who cut corners. But this raises an obvious question. If the DVSA can move this fast ...

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Ring Automotive has advised technicians on what to stock in the lead up to MOT season, highlighting product categories that may be forgotten. With MOT season rapidly approaching, Ring advises technicians to stock up on the regular items vehicles commonly fail on, such as bulbs and wiper blades, but also to think about other vital ...

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Fleet Assist has stepped in to dispel an industry rumour which has reportedly been circulating in garages, dealerships and workshops around the country for the past couple of months. The rumour is BMW has patented logo-shaped screws it would use in the production of its cars,  preventing independent garages from working on its future range ...

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