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There were quite a few VOSA recalls on these cars, but due to the amount that has been sold, it’s not surprising

Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the Hyundai i30, and turn our focus on the daddy of hatchbacks, the Volkswagen Golf. Now in its seventh generation the popular car has always been a firm favourite with high residual values. This month we are focusing on the Mark VI, which continued to carry the baton from the very successful Mark V

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) recorded its highest retention figures in its 100-year history, achieving over 96 percent membership renewals

Five Netherlands companies to be rolled-up in acquisition drive

As the Haynes Mechanix course drew to its conclusion after seven weeks (actually eight in the end) of training, the first group of youngsters have now successfully completed the pilot project and achieved a well-deserved City & Guilds qualification

Autodata has been acquired by investment firms Bowmark Capital and Five Arrows for an undisclosed sum.

Running a traineeship is set to become easier for the aftermarket as government looks to give employers more flexibility over the programme, in its latest proposal. Government aims to build on the strong start it has made for its trainee scheme, which is designed to help young people prepare and ready themselves for an apprenticeship

Last Thursday saw Andrew Page successfully hold its first AutoInsider Live interactive trade show and hailed it as the start of many, with future dates set to be announced

Motorists could be set for a more efficient servicing offering, with Unipart Automotive’s new Quote Finder Tool. It says it is in the perfect position to support both its 700 strong independent garage network through its Car Care programme and motorists, as it can supply information on its nearest garage and a price estimation for their initial request

John Genge explains the finer points of getting customers to spend more without them feeling like they’ve paid over the odds