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Activate and SYNETIQ Partner Up On Supply Chain Project

Activate Group Ltd (AGL) is partnering with leading provider of vehicle salvage services, SYNETIQ Ltd, to build an even stronger supply chain and increase their combined ability to support key workers during the coronavirus outbreak. […]

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Cobalt Warns on Car Spares Shortage During Corona Lockdown

Bodyshops are struggling to complete vehicle repairs, due to issues with parts supplies notes Cobalt. However, car repair specialists are being thrown a lifeline thanks to an innovative response to the Covid-19 parts crisis. With […]

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Meerkats Survey Finds Car Insurance Still Rising – But Is It Down to IPT?

The average cost of motor insurance has increased by £24 in the past quarter according to the latest Premium Drivers report by Compare The Market. The average car insurance premium in Q1 2020 (December – […]

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Tracker Warns On Rise in Vehicle Thefts, as Parts Shortage Spikes Demand

Tracker, the stolen vehicle recovery expert, is warning motorists against opportunistic criminals looking to steal cars to fill the replacement parts gap, caused by the shutting down of manufacturer supply chains. Police across the country […]

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Will CoronaVirus Cause Shortages For UK Industry? Viewpoint & Analysis

With financial markets in turmoil, Dr Jonathan Owens, logistics expert from the University of Salford Business School, looks at why the coronavirus is having such a huge impact on business and what can be done […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Doppelganger Cars; Shared Parts + Badge/Branding = Bigger Margins

Ever wondered how many cars are doppelgangers? They often share engines, chassis components and more, which can mean owners are paying a heck of extra cash for pretty much the same machine under the skin. […]

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Heritage Car Parts Available For Lancia Delta Integrale

MOPAR, alongside FCA Heritage, is enriching its genuine parts range by launching a heritage parts department dedicated to its classic cars, thanks to the tracing of original equipment. The move helps classic car brokers and […]