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Motorpoint is offering support to motorists whose cars have been damaged due to widespread flooding across England and Wales caused by Storm Bert. It is giving car owners whose vehicles have been written off due to flood damage £300 towards their next car. The price reduction is available on all Motorpoint stock. Motorists need to supply proof that their previous vehicle ...

Paragon Bank’s Motor Finance division has revealed a new team structure, with five promotions to senior roles The changes to the team come as Paragon Motor Finance recently promoted David Wilson to MD of the division after Julian Rance announced his retirement in September. Wilson said: “I’m delighted that we have been able to promote some of our team members ...

Warranty First has announced the successful completion of a buyout backed by investment house Charles Alexander Partnership. The company has ambitious plans to enhance repair plan services nationwide. Expansion plans include significant investment in technology and customer service. Charlie Whiston, who will continue his leadership role as COO, said: “This buyout marks a transformative moment for Warranty First. “With the strategic ...

The RRG Group are supporting White Ribbon Day and the “Not in My Name” campaign with Dovestone Women’s Institute which aims to end violence against women. Staff across RRG sites will be wearing white ribbons until 10 December, pledging to never excuse or stay silent about violence against women. RRG Group’s announcement read: “Engaging with this initiative is crucial in ...

Against the backdrop of faltering economic growth, many OEMs are responding to the restoration of new car supply and ongoing pressures to comply with the zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate by increasing marketing spend and introducing new tactical offers and incentives. Driving demand for EVs The SMMT estimates that discounts for EVs across the full year will be worth around ...

The Jaguar rebranding events last week have certainly succeeded in getting the Jaguar name into many headlines even as they stop production of all models so you can no longer buy a new Jaguar.  There’s been a huge amount of comment, mainly negative, on social media and the general press.  I’m sure that my comments will overlap with many of the views ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the winners of its 2024 IMI Skills Competitions. This year is the first that two women have become medallists, both in Refinishing, with a woman winning that category for the first time. There were 24 top scorers across four categories: Light Vehicle Technology, Body Repair, Refinishing and Heavy Vehicle. Two returning competitors, ...

The Peter Cooper Motor Group has opened a new Kia showroom at its Hedge End site. The move pays homage to the group’s heritage, as the Peter Cooper business began its journey at this Hedge End site over 40 years ago. MD Darren Cooper was joined by James Beattie (Saints football legend) and Mike Osman (local comedian) for the ribbon ...

TMS Motor Group’s new multi-million pound Volvo Leicester store is now open. Originally located on Almond Road, customers can now find the dealership on Melton Road. The showroom has the latest range of Volvo cars on display, including the EX30 and the pure electric XC40 and plug-in hybrids, as well as a wide range of Volvo Selekt Approved Used models. ...

Kia cars are the most commonly clocked nearly-new vehicles, with almost one in ten (9%) showing a discrepancy between their odometer and recorded mileage. That’s the conclusion of mileage check firm carVertical which put Nissan in second place (6.84%) followed by Dacias (6.16%), Subaru (5.04%) and Citroen (4.72%) Matas Buzelis, car expert at carVertical, said: “Drivers in the UK are ...