When Co-operation Transcends Competition
The retail motor industry has competition in its psyche, but in the midst of our current dire situation, is there not a good argument for collaboration? Co-operation can only help…
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The Industry Needs Your Help
Our industry is facing critical skills shortages, and we desperately need a solution to these problems. One solution would be to recruit suitably skilled and qualified Painters, Panel Beaters and…
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Worst Skills Shortage In Automotive For More Than 20 Years
Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry, highlights the urgent need for improved funding for skills training. Steve Nash said: “There’s no question the Chancellor has a…
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A Heads-up to Bodyshops
Employers need to be aware that year 11 students will be leaving school in a few months, which means there will be young people ready to dive into the world…
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Automotive Apprenticeships Not Recovering Fast Enough To Fill Skills Gap
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has released new analysis that paints a worrying picture for apprentice recruitment in the automotive sector. There was a 67% increase in apprenticeship…
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Auto Trader Reports 17% Of Used Cars More Expensive Than Brand New
Auto Trader has reported that, due to supply shortages, 17% of nearly new used cars are now more expensive than their brand-new equivalents. Last week, the used car sector experienced…
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Ingenia Recruitment see a 95% Increase in Vacancies
Vacancies have risen to an all-time high in the North East retail motor industry. Ingenia Recruitment, who are motor trade recruitment specialists, have seen a year-to-date increase in vacancies of…
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Companies Need to Take Recruitment Seriously…
Workshops are experiencing chronic skills shortages created by a lack of investment in apprenticeships. Our sector needs to address these issues and quickly. Independent garages and bodyshops hold exciting career…
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Crisis In Our Workshops
A shortage of Vehicle Technicians is costing the UK motor dealers millions. The retail motor industry has reached a critical stage due to an ongoing skills shortage disaster. The current…
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