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RAC Warranty reveals largest claim paid out
A £22,954 claim approved by RAC Warranty for a replacement engine and gearbox on a 2020 Audi was the largest claim paid out by the organisation last year. RAC Warranty’s 10 most common claim items last year were led by…
Hendy Group recognised as a top UK employer for apprentices
Hendy Group secured a top 20 position in the national Family Business Apprentice Employers Report 2025. Last year, Hendy welcomed 15 new apprentices, bringing the total to 38 apprentices. Hendy also celebrated the graduation of six apprentices, including two who…
Parks Motor Group delivers improved aftersales performance
Park’s Motor Group has boosted its aftersales business following the deployment of Keyloop’s web-based Service Hub solution across all its workshops. Parks is one of Scotland’s largest dealer groups with 80 locations representing 28 franchises. It is ranked 18 in…
Kia UK celebrates landmark year for apprentices
Kia UK is marking ‘Employer Tuesday’ in National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by celebrating a year of growth, national recognition and new opportunities across its expanding apprenticeship programme. Kia currently has 214 apprenticeships active, including 116 that started within the past…
Sales of used BEVs surge in 2025 but petrol and diesel dominate market
The UK’s used car market grew by 2.2% in 2025, reaching 7,807,872 transactions, Sales of used battery electric cars (BEVs) surged 45.7% year-on-year to a record 274,815 transactions, whilst also achieving a record 3.5% market share, up from 2.5%…
Free or low-cost home chargers would be biggest boost for used electric market
Six out of 10 dealers (60%) say funding for free or low-cost home chargers would be the most effective government boost to used electric car sales, according to Startline’s Used Car Tracker which questioned 301 consumers and 62 dealers. February’s…
Grainger Motor Group acquires Norton Way Nissan
Grainger Motor Group has acquired Norton Way Nissan in Letchworth Garden City. The Grainger family previously owned the dealership before its acquisition by Marubeni Auto Investment in 2008. Neal and Harry Grainger, founders of Grainger Motor Group and joint Managing…