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Independent garages valued more since COVID-19 pandemic

|Date: April 03, 2020

Independent garages valued more since COVID-19 pandemic

Fixter has revealed its national survey results have shown that essential businesses, such as independent ...

Fixter has revealed its national survey results have shown that essential businesses, such as independent garages, are valued more than before the Coronavirus crisis. Results from a national Fixter su ...

April 03, 2020
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CICM publishes cashflow guide relating to Coronavirus

|Date: April 02, 2020

CICM publishes cashflow guide relating to Coronavirus

The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has published a free guide to help small businesses m ...

The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has published a free guide to help small businesses manage their cashflow during the current COVID-19 crisis. ‘Managing Credit in a Crisis’ aims to ...

April 02, 2020
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The Parts Alliance provides update on business operations

|Date: April 01, 2020

The Parts Alliance provides update on business operations

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, The Parts Alliance has said its priority will be to deliver on both its socia ...

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, The Parts Alliance has said its priority will be to deliver on both its social responsibilities to help prevent the spread of the virus, and in performing its role as a vit ...

April 01, 2020
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Car Parts and Coronavirus: Industry Insider Discusses Impacts

|Date: March 31, 2020

Car Parts and Coronavirus: Industry Insider Discusses Impacts

Lee Jones, of YMF Car Parts, looks at how Coronavirus has changed the industry of car part supplies, and ...

Lee Jones, of YMF Car Parts, looks at how Coronavirus has changed the industry of car part supplies, and what the future may hold. As part of the nationwide business shutdown, many industries have be ...

March 31, 2020
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Bosch develops rapid test for COVID-19

|Date: March 30, 2020

Bosch develops rapid test for COVID-19

Bosch has announced it has developed a fully automated rapid test for COVID-19, in a bid to help medical ...

Bosch has announced it has developed a fully automated rapid test for COVID-19, in a bid to help medical facilities make fast diagnoses. Coronavirus continues to pose major challenges for healthcare s ...

March 30, 2020
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Ben offers support during COVID-19 pandemic

|Date: March 26, 2020

Ben offers support during COVID-19 pandemic

Ben has said it will continue to be there for the automotive community providing health and wellbeing sup ...

Ben has said it will continue to be there for the automotive community providing health and wellbeing support for automotive people and their family dependants. In response to Covid-19, the organisati ...

March 26, 2020
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Small businesses face mental health crisis due to Coronavirus

|Date: March 26, 2020

Small businesses face mental health crisis due to Coronavirus

According to research from LiberisUK small business’ previous positivity about their future performance i ...

According to research from LiberisUK small business’ previous positivity about their future performance is being overshadowed by stress, anxiety and sleepless nights over access to finance. While an e ...

March 26, 2020
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DVSA announces six-month extension of MOT tests

|Date: March 25, 2020

DVSA announces six-month extension of MOT tests

The DVSA has announced that vehicle owners will be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus. I ...

The DVSA has announced that vehicle owners will be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus. It stated that from 30th March, MOT due dates will be extended by six months, so that key worker ...

March 25, 2020
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EAG confirms its ‘very much open for business’

|Date: March 25, 2020

EAG confirms its ‘very much open for business’

Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has confirmed that it is ‘very much open for business’, amid the outbreak of ...

Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has confirmed that it is ‘very much open for business’, amid the outbreak of COVID-19. Motor factors and workshops are being allowed to remain open; therefore, EAG has sa ...

March 25, 2020
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DVSA temporarily suspends vehicle approval tests

|Date: March 23, 2020

DVSA temporarily suspends vehicle approval tests

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that due to the unfolding COVID-19 situati ...

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, vehicle approval tests have now been suspended for up to three months. This applies to all ...

March 23, 2020
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IMI urges industry to use online tools during pandemic

|Date: March 23, 2020

IMI urges industry to use online tools during pandemic

Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry, has confirmed that the professional body is very ...

Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry, has confirmed that the professional body is very much ‘open for business’ to support the motor retail sector during the Coronavirus pandemic. He ...

March 23, 2020
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Covid-19: Guidance for garages from Avia Autos

|Date: March 20, 2020

Covid-19: Guidance for garages from Avia Autos

Hayley Pells, of Avia Autos, outlines the precautionary measures she has taken to protect her business fr ...

Hayley Pells, of Avia Autos, outlines the precautionary measures she has taken to protect her business from the Covid-19 outbreak, and implores businesses not to panic! ‘Don’t Panic!’ should be adopte ...

March 20, 2020
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LIQUI MOLY defies Coronavirus with staff bonus

|Date: March 19, 2020

LIQUI MOLY defies Coronavirus with staff bonus

LIQUI MOLY has reacted to the corona crisis by paying a bonus of EUR 1,000 to each employee. With this ‘c ...

LIQUI MOLY has reacted to the corona crisis by paying a bonus of EUR 1,000 to each employee. With this ‘corona consolation’, Managing Director, Ernst Prost, has thanked all employees for their dedicat ...

March 19, 2020
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Denso announces cancellation of Autoinform Live 2020

|Date: March 18, 2020

Denso announces cancellation of Autoinform Live 2020

DENSO has confirmed that Autoinform Live, which was due to be held at the GTG Academy in Wolverhampton be ...

DENSO has confirmed that Autoinform Live, which was due to be held at the GTG Academy in Wolverhampton between Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. DE ...

March 18, 2020
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GEA releases Coronavirus guidance

|Date: March 17, 2020

GEA releases Coronavirus guidance

The Garage Equipment Association (GEA) has released a Coronavirus update from Croner and set up its own a ...

The Garage Equipment Association (GEA) has released a Coronavirus update from Croner and set up its own advice line (0844 561 8133) to provide instant support and guidance for members. The full update ...

March 17, 2020
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