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Changes to the MOT for cars and large vehicle tests come into force later this month as new European requirements on roadworthiness take effect.

Repair management company Repair Choice has launched its new repair deployment, authorisation and repair progress tracking software application called ‘myrepairchoice’.

Isuzu Truck has signed up to the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform in a new deal.

An online tool that enables fleet operators to analyse the real world ‘burn rate’ of components has been launched by Derwent Management Services (DMS).

Low mileage fleets could be seeing their company car whole life costs increase due to a move by some motor manufacturers to cut service intervals, according to Derwent Management Services (DMS).

To ensure businesses obtain maximum value, Cambridgeshire-based fleet services provider Alliance Asset Management is offering private and public sector organisations a daily rental health check

Online service and maintenance booking in real time for company car and van drivers using 1link Service Network is being launched this month.

Network of independent tyre providers is aiming to break dominance of major providers in the fleet market.

3M has opened the doors on its new training centre in Atherstone, Warwickshire.

AutoRestore has announced its acquisition of ADR Group, the Midlands-based accident repair centre network, to create a new fixed and mobile repair business.

Technology will enable Zenith to tailor payments to individual vehicles and fleets.

Allianz Global Assistance launches exclusive protection for BMW and Mini owners against insurance premium rises.

Car park prangs cost UK drivers £175 million each year in vehicle damage, according to new research by Accident Exchange.

Service, maintenance and repair strategies are coming under renewed scrutiny as fleets extend replacement cycles in response to the double dip recession.

Concept Vehicle Leasing has launched a new service which aims to reduce charges levied by leasing companies on the return of a vehicle at the end of a lease.

Effective driver and tyre management is the key to keeping repair bills in check, according to ARI.

Strict service maintenance and repair controls alongside a zero tolerance attitude to unauthorised expenditure means Home Retail Group will see a cost saving in 2012 of approximately £400,000.

Kwik-Fit Fleet is helping organisations to meet their at-work driving duty of care responsibilities with the launch of a new Vehicle Health Check service.

Northern Accident Repair Centre in Rochdale is expanding its operation to provide a fast-fit car repair service alongside its current bodyshop.

David McPhee, managing director, MB&G, on safeguarding against extraordinary maintenance costs.

Smart repair specialist selects Cloudreach to automate its job management processes through 'cloud' technology and allow operators to complete more jobs by working more efficiently.

Nationwide and Groupama are working in partnership to develop numerous initiatives to help speed up the entire repair process, ultimately improving the overall customer experience.

Thousands of motorists have voted in a nationwide contest to seek out the UK’s best car service centres.

A lack of basic driving skills such as parking, reversing and allowing enough room to avoid other vehicles and fixed objects are costing companies a fortune in repair bills.

A new mobile servicing initiative for vans is being launched this month by All Fleet Services, the outsourcing services and solutions provider to the fleet and automotive industry.

BT Fleet has added to its 600-strong nationwide garage network with an additional site in Adastral Park, Ipswich.

Civica and GreenRoad have announced a partnership to help organisations reduce maintenance costs, fuel spend and minimise accidents.

The AA is reporting fewer people servicing their cars and vans over three years old, in a bid to save money in the current recession, but insurance and warranty specialist, MB&G is warning drivers that skipping the annual service is essentially a false economy and could cost thousands over the life of the vehicle.

The Government has announced that it has dropped plans to reduce the testing frequency for MOTs, the day after Pro-MOTe suggested proposals to end annual MOTs would put at risk up to 50,000 jobs in the retail motor trade.

Q8Oils is taking the guess work out of automotive oil purchases by launching a new SMS text service called Q8 ‘OilM8’.

GEM Motoring Assist has revealed that over half of UK drivers are against Government plans to change the annual MOT test

Servicing your vehicle regularly and considering a monthly service plan can help prevent motorists being hit with a hefty bill, with the stricter new MOT testing criteria that came into place on 1st January 2012, says insurance and warranty specialist MB&G.

WNS Assistance has launched a service for the resolution of minor accident damage to fleet and private cars.

The report by Pro-MOTe – “A cost too far” – includes research that estimates that the average motorist would be more than £57 worse off under a less frequent MOT system than he or she is today.

Joint administrators, David Baxendale, Rob Hunt and Chris Pillar of PwC have announced the sale of the business and assets of Rapid Car Parts to Unipart Automotive.

AutoRestore has been announced as one of the first ATA Approved Assessment Centres able to deliver the new Cosmetic ATA qualification following a pilot run by the IMI, while one of its Mobile Repair Technicians has become the first in the UK to become accredited.

This winter Q8Oils has launched its latest Pitstop Promotion to offer customers 15 litres of Antifreeze when they buy 100 litres of Gear Oil, to help keep drivers safe in the winter weather.

Shell Lubricants has announced the launch of its new, improved Shell LubeMatch online oil selector service, which recommends the right choice of Shell engine oils and lubricants for any given vehicle, and has been designed especially for the busy workshop environment.

Insurance and warranty specialist, MB&G is warning drivers to switch on their air conditioning this winter to avoid costly future repair bills.

All Fleet Services (AFS) is adopting 3PI - Cam Systems’ third-party integration module for the commercial vehicle market.