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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 – […]

Insurance claims

Coronavirus May Change Car Service & Repair Forever

Updated 25.03.2020 The Dept of Transport announced today a 6 month extension would be granted to vehicle owners requiring an MoT after 30th March. Here is the official UK government statement, offering advice to car […]

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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 […]

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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 […]