News

CoronaVirus; Copart Ready To Deliver Emergency Level Response

Copart UK, the global vehicle remarketing business, has reassured its customers that it is fully prepared to deal with any further fallout from coronavirus. Handling over 400,000 vehicles on behalf of their customers every year, […]

Technology

Fleet: Everard Launches Automated Tyre Tread Gadget

Tackling common road safety issues, and delivering an ongoing sales opportunity, the Beissbarth EasyTread automated tyre wear measurement system from Everard allows workshops to provide customers with a quick, effective and value-driven service. Figures from the Department […]

Insurance claims

Car Claims: Peugeot-Citroen Launches New Accident Repair Network

As modern cars become packed with more complex technology, including battery packs, Regen systems to provide charge when braking,  LiDAR, cameras, collision avoidance tech and more, it is getting increasingly difficult to repair them – […]

Insurance claims

Marine: UK P&I Offers Useful Safety Advice on Ship Repairs

Stuart Edmonston, Loss Prevention Director at UK P&I Club, discusses an eye injury to a fitter and the lessons that can be learnt from this: “An engine room fitter was instructed to fabricate a steel locking pin […]

Insurance claims

Claims: Apollo Renews Partnership With Thatcham Research

Insurers are always keen to use the best repair workshops across the UK. Why? Customers are happier when they’re car is repaired to the highest standards and is totally safe to drive. As more cars […]

News

UK Floods: Copart Recovers 3000 Vehicles In One Day

As the clear-up operation continues in flood-hit areas following the third consecutive weekend of heavy rain, leading salvage operator and online remarketing specialist Copart UK reports that it has recovered an unprecedented 3000 vehicles on just […]

News

Copart Braced For Extra Vehicle Recovery Once Storm Dennis Hits UK

Leading salvage company Copart, which looks after vehicle recovery for 21 of the UK’s top 25 insurers, has instigated its emergency surge management plan in readiness for Storm Dennis this weekend. Heavy rain, flooding and […]

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. […]