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Stellantis extends warranty for 1.5 BlueHDI engines

Stellantis has extended the warranty for its 1.5-litre BlueHDI diesel engine, to address issues related to the timing chain.

Stellantis 10 Jul

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Stellantis opens 'wet belt' compensation portal for UK customers

Stellantis is offering compensation to customers affected by technical issues with some of its PureTech petrol engines.

Stellantis 8 May

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New rating scheme will highlight best-performing HGV workshops

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

Truck News 2 May

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Vauxhall launches four-year service deal for SMEs

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

aftersales 24 Apr

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Kia tops NFDA's Dealer Attitude Survey

Kia has been ranked as the UK's best car manufacturer in a survey conducted by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).

Car News 14 Apr

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New £6m Mercedes-Benz NI Truck & Van aftersales facility opened

The investment follows a period of significant growth for the business with the new premises now providing an enhanced offering for commercial vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz 1 Oct

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Lack of parts and SMR delays highlighted by BVRLA

A lack of parts and increasing SMR (service maintenance and repair) costs and delays have been highlighted by the BVRLA’s half-year Industry Outlook Survey.

aftersales 31 Jul

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Motus Commercials opens new workshop at Derby VW Van Centre

Motus Commercials has opened a new purpose-built workshop at its Volkswagen Van Centre in Derby.

aftersales 30 Mar

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Steer Automotive Group acquires AW Repair Group

Steer Automotive Group has acquired AW Repair Group as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.

Bodyshop 7 Jul

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MOT demand to fall during spring

Demand for MOT tests is expected to fall by more than a third during April and May, as a result of the six-month MOT extension granted in 2020.

MoT 13 Apr

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NFDA’s EVA accreditation scheme reaches 300 approved dealers

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)’s Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation scheme has reached more than 300 approved dealers in the UK.

23 Feb

Kit Wisdom, Tusker’s operations director

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Salary sacrifice drivers favour online SMR booking, finds Tusker

The number of salary sacrifice drivers booking their service, maintenance, and MOTs online since the Covid-19 pandemic began has increased significantly.

Salary Sacrifice 20 Jan

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R2c Online upgrades Stock Management module

R2c Online has upgraded its Stock Management module to help to streamline workshop repairs, speed up the supply of parts and optimise fleet usage during the on-going parts and technician shortages.

aftersales 15 Nov

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UK needs 75,000 EV-ready mechanics, warns IMI

The IMI has warned that workshops and garages do not currently have the skills and the pipeline of talent needed to service and repair electrified vehicles.

electric fleet - operations and case studies 19 Aug

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Garages pass one in seven vehicles that should fail MOT test

Nearly one is seven vehicles that passed their MOT test last year should have failed, according to a new study.

MoT 23 Jun

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Polestar confirms 100 UK service points

Polestar has appointed 100 authorised service points across the British Isles as part of its commitment to easily accessible aftersales care.

Polestar 15 Jun

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ATS Euromaster urges fleets to plan-ahead for end of lockdown

ATS Euromaster has urged fleets to ensure vehicles are fully operational before drivers return to work amid lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

safety and risk management 1 Mar

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