Bodyshop Magazine https://www.bodyshopmag.com The leading accident repair industry website Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:53:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.bodyshopmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-1743781571114-150x150.png Bodyshop Magazine https://www.bodyshopmag.com 32 32 Risks of rural roads exposed in new research https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/risks-of-rural-roads-exposed-in-new-research/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:53:21 +0000 https://www.bodyshopmag.com/?p=55732

Rural roads have been identified as the most dangerous in the UK, with the A698 between Kelso and Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders topping the list. RAM Tracking analysed more […]

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Vauxhall Mokka models top dealer margins https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/vauxhall-mokka-models-top-dealer-margins/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:46:38 +0000 https://www.bodyshopmag.com/?p=55730

Two Vauxhall Mokka models topped the dealer margin charts in February, according to the latest Dealer Auction Retail Margin Monitor. It found that that the Mokka X ranked first in […]

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Average vehicle repair costs up eight per cent https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/average-vehicle-repair-costs-up-eight-per-cent/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:39:33 +0000 https://www.bodyshopmag.com/?p=55718

Average vehicle repair costs have increased by eight per cent in the last year, with average labour rates up five per cent. This is according to Warranty Solutions Group, which […]

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Electric vehicle production to increase in 2026 https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/electric-vehicle-production-to-increase-in-2026/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:14:20 +0000 https://www.bodyshopmag.com/?p=55716

A new survey has found that more than two thirds of vehicle manufacturers expect to increase electric vehicle production this year. Meanwhile, more than half said manufacturing electric vehicles is […]

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Automotive charity Ben seeks new leadership https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/automotive-charity-ben-seeks-new-leadership/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:19:01 +0000 https://www.bodyshopmag.com/?p=55710

Automotive charity Ben is inviting applications as it launches its search for a new chair and trustees. As it begins a new chapter in its 120-year history, it is seeking […]

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Electric car prices to fall further in 2026 https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/electric-car-prices-to-fall-further-in-2026/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:18:26 +0000 https://www.bodyshopmag.com/?p=55714

The majority of dealerships are predicting that electric car prices will fall further this year. According to the latest Startline Used Car Tracker, 52% of 61 dealers questioned expect values […]

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High fuel prices driving demand for used electric cars https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/high-fuel-prices-driving-demand-for-used-electric-cars/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:39:32 +0000 https://www.bodyshopmag.com/?p=55703

Demand for used electric cars under £10,000 has surged on the back of spiking fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Shoreham Vehicle Auctions has reported that […]

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