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6. The Motor Ombudsman - has marked the 15th anniversary
of the launch of its Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service
and Repair with the expansion of the Code’s coverage to mobile
mechanics, tyre fitters, and smart repairers.
8. MAHLE Aftermarket - encourages technicians to follow
common Ford Transit fuel filter leak replacement advice.
10. Charged Up? The Rise of EV Charge Anxiety - This is
a real issue for EV drivers up and down the country; broken
chargers are rife, causing widespread charge anxiety, which has
largely replaced range anxiety amongst EV owners. Connectivity
specialists Trench Networks take a look at charge anxiety and
why it’s become a huge issue for EV owners.
12. The Garage Interview - Steve Craddock.
Steve Craddock is Schemes Underwriting Manager at First
Underwriting Limited (FUL). FUL underwrite insurance
for Kingfisher Motor Trade, the headline sponsors of the
Professional Recovery Tow Show 2023. With over 25 years of
underwriting experience, Steve shares some of the factors
impacting on insurance and how FUL can support our industry.
15-22. Automechanika Birmingham 2023 - The most
important event for the UK Automotive Aftermarket and supply
chain. With 500 exhibitors from 23 countries and 12,000
visitors, this is your biggest opportunity to network, learn and
to business on a national scale. Get everything you need to
prepare for the rise of EV, digitalisation, connectivity, ADAS,
stock and price challenges and more.
23. NTDA News - NTDA members from the tyre trade
and associated UK automotive aftermarket were very well
represented at the most impressive event in the Worshipful
Company of Wheelwrights’ social calendar the White Tie Banquet
held at the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London;
Mansion House in the heart of the City.
28. Opinion with Onkar Chahal - Is honesty the best policy?
29. Garage Hive Case Study - Somerset garage sees
average monthly turnover increase by 85%. Robert Cockings
Motor Repairs in Somerset has reported a dramatic increase
in turnover since embracing community-driven garage
management software, Garage Hive.
People
34. People stories and movements from around your industry
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