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  • FixMyCar partners with The Motor Ombudsman

    |Date: December 11, 2024
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    FixMyCar has unveiled plans to launch FixRated, an approved network of trusted garages, in partnership with The Motor Ombudsman. The programme will serve demands for business and consumer servicing an ...

    December 11, 2024
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  • Autotech partners with The Motor Ombudsman

    |Date: October 12, 2023
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    The Motor Ombudsman has worked with Autotech Training to equip its case handlers with a foundation of automotive technical knowledge. This is said to be due to vehicles becoming increasingly technical ...

    October 12, 2023
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  • PMM Podcast records live at Automechanika

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    The latest episode of the PMM Podcast is here and this month is all about Industry Insights, recorded live at Automechanika UK! Aftermarket trade shows offer the perfect opportunity to catch up with l ...

    July 13, 2023
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  • Increasing costs prove concern for garages

    |Date: July 12, 2022
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    July 12, 2022
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  • The Motor Ombudsman outlines plans

    |Date: April 25, 2022
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    April 25, 2022
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  • The Motor Ombudsman offers latest accreditation

    |Date: March 25, 2022
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    March 25, 2022
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  • The Motor Ombudsman reveals award winners

    |Date: November 29, 2021
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    The Motor Ombudsman has announced the winners of its 2021 Garage Star Awards and inaugural Customer Service Star Awards. The Garage Star Awards were launched in 2020 by the Ombudsman to recognise busi ...

    November 29, 2021
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  • FIX Auto UK partners with The Motor Ombudsman

    |Date: January 29, 2021
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    January 29, 2021
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  • The Motor Ombudsman appoints Chair

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    January 27, 2021
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  • Avia Autos wins Motor Ombudsman award

    |Date: November 26, 2020
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    November 26, 2020
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  • Garage Star Awards winners revealed

    |Date: November 24, 2020
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    November 24, 2020
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