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Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched a complimentary preventative maintenance dashboard for its midsize and large commercial vehicles to help cut vehicle downtime.

Chris Alexandrou has been named the RAC’s Patrol of the Year after rescuing drivers at the roadside for six years.

A vehicle repair company has been fined for health and safety failings after a car fell on a mechanic who was on his break.

Businesses have been recognised at the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Repair Partner Awards 2025 for exceptional customer service.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council is aiming to eliminate unexpected vehicle off road (VOR) issues after adopting new fleet management software.

Kwik Fit research indicates that UK drivers believe a vehicle's weight should be a factor in 'road tax' and that HGV drivers should face a 'pothole levy'.

MD Nick Harley explains how its future strategy will better meet customer demand and deliver in a dynamic market.

Electric vehicles are the least likely to be fixed at the roadside by a breakdown company compared to a petrol, diesel or hybrid car, new research suggests.

The top 10 most common light commercial vehicle warranty claims have been revealed in new analysis from the Warranty Solutions Group (WSG).

Ryan Naughton, head of B2B connected car and European relations at the AA, examines how AI has the power to transform business operations for the better.

Kwik Fit is looking to expand its already substantial network of 630 centres by a further 80 over the next three years as part of its new growth strategy.

The growing amount of technology used in new cars is changing vehicle repairs, with fixing a car now not simply about replacing parts.

AFP chair Paul Hollick says that members of the trade body are widely reporting what they claim are excessive bills for vehicle damage and late servicing.

Switch has appointed Fleet Assist as its service, maintenance and repair garage network partner and launched a new website.

Warrantywise has revealed which models are the most dependable in its latest Reliability Index.

Kia UK has announced a network of sales and aftersales locations ahead of deliveries starting later this year of its first fully electric van, the PV5.

New report also recommends the expansion of low emission zones and the lowering of speed limits to improve air quality.

Jon Dye, director of underwriting for motor at QBE Insurance, examines the cost implications of electric vehicle repairs.

Only two additional testing centres for battery-electric vehicles over 3.5 tonnes have been opened in the past nine months, says Venson.

Ogilvie Fleet has partnered with Medvivo to reduce vehicle downtime and boost operational efficiency for the urgent care provider.

New data from Warranty Solutions Group also reveals the most common and most expensive HGV repairs.

The newly-launched Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) will provide a standardised, tiered rating system for HGV workshops across the UK. 

A vehicle safety warning has been issued by the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) and escalated to Trading Standards.

Jameel Motors, the UK distributor of the Farizon SV large electric van, has signed a deal with the AA to provide nationwide aftersales support.

Vauxhall has introduced a new four-year servicing package across its entire electric van line-up.

The RAC attended double the amount of pothole breakdowns in the first three months of 2025, compared to the previous quarter.

A second safety warning has been issued for a non-compliant brake fluid that could impact stopping distances and degrade braking systems degradation.

Epyx is using real-world service, maintenance and repair data from the past 12 months to improve accuracy of estimated off-road time for fleets.

Downtime, due to vehicles awaiting repair, is a growing problem for fleets, according to 2025’s Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet and Mobility Barometer.

RAC analysis of figures suggest that 3% of England’s 183,054-mile council-run road network received any form of road maintenance in the past financial year.

Vertas has reduced its carbon emissions by more than half and saved £318,000, after employing telematics from Trakm8 on its fleet.

The boss of Kwik Fit says that he expects the increase in employer’s national insurance to impact prices and hiring.

Cary Group has acquired Masterglass Windscreens, which trades as Autoglazing, to strengthen its presence in a high-demand region.

The cost of criminal damage to police vehicles reached £2.2million over the past three years, new research suggests.

The latest industry snippets, including Enterprise opens new branch and Alphabet launches new tool for brokers.

ATS Euromaster has closed more than a third of its network with the loss of more than 200 jobs as it makes changes to its operating model.

Fraikin has secured a three-year contract to oversee the servicing, maintenance and compliance of 1,720 assets for Defra.

Kwik Fit has identified the cars which are most likely to wear tyres quickly and need more frequent changes in new analysis.

More than 3.2 million cars and vans were not rectified after recalls between 2018 and 2023, according to a Freedom of Information request.

For the first time, every council in England must publish how many potholes they have filled or face losing funding.