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SPARTAN SCUNTHORPE SET TO OPEN

Branch to open on Monday 16th, as chain continues expansion drive

11 August 2021

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DVSA GRAPH: MOT TEST NUMBERS DOWN BY A THIRD

DVSA figures show that the number of MOT tests carried out in the second quarter of 2021 were down by 32 percent compared with 2019 levels, despite traffic levels being roughly equivalent to pre-pandemic volumes and a record number of used vehicles changing hands.

[caption id="attachment_27413" align="alignright" width="300"] Source: DVSA/ BookMyGarage.com[/caption]

The reason for the drop is a knock-on effect of last year's MOT extension, which saw the number of tests plummet.

11 August 2021

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USED CAR MARKET REMAINS STRONG

Market cooled slightly in Q2, but demand and prices still remain high

11 August 2021

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CAR SEAT FACTORY ASSETS ON SALE

Sale comes in the wake of Honda ceasing production in the UK

04 August 2021

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TRICO LAUNCHES TRADE CUSTOMER PROMOTION

'Olympic' giveaway to bulk customers to be run in conjunction with Pearl Automotive

04 August 2021

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ALLIANCE AUTOMOTIVE ACQUIRES J&S DISTRIBUTORS

Group breaks into Ireland with new acquisition. Alan Gaynor to remain as MD.

04 August 2021

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AFTERMARKET RECOVERY 'HIGHER THAN EXPECTATIONS'

GiPA report finds market recovery to be ahead of predictions, but still well down on 2019 levels

04 August 2021

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ECP BOSS WARNS OF BLOCK EXEMPTION 'EXISTENTIAL THREAT'

Andy Hamilton rails against VM 'mini monopolies' and demands that the UK government and the CMA take action in face of 'abuse' of the rules

22 July 2021

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PRA BOSS CALLS FOR FORECOURT 'PINGDEMIC' EXCLUSION

'Forecourt workers are essential and should be exempt from self-isolation requirements if fully vaccinated', say PRA

22 July 2021

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YORKSHIRE EXHAUST SPECIALISTS SAY 'YES' TO AAG BUYOUT

Leeds-based firm had been a UAN member and employed over 60 people

22 July 2021

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