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Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall

Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall, despite fewer people in work as private sector sheds jobs, says CIPD Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) comments as follows on official labour market statistics published earlier today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which update [...]

Almost 50% agree with plans to fine drivers who leave engines running

Nearly half of people agree with plans to fine drivers who leave their engines running unnecessarily according to a new poll by Motorpoint. Some 47% of motorists surveyed by the car supermarket giant backed the move by North Lincolnshire Council to charge drivers £20 every time they leave their engine running for too long while loading [...]

IMI honour top industry achievers

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) celebrated the achievements of automotive companies and individuals in the Skillmiles scheme at its Annual Dinner last week in the presence of the Institute’s Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent. In front of an audience of more than 340 industry executives who attended the prestigious annual event at The [...]

Honda: affected models are not sold in Europe

Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the US to modify the Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel "soft" or that gradually exhibit a pedal height that gets lower (closer to the floor) before the vehicle stops. In [...]

Too expensive to fill up! Fleet Voice

Fleet Voice Column. March 17, 2010. The 2010 Formula One Season kicked off in Bahrain and saw Spaniard Fernando Alonso take a win on his Ferrari debut. It was a mixed event for British challengers, as Lewis Hamilton made it onto the third step of the podium, however reigning world champion, Jenson Button had a frustrating [...]

Responsible young drivers can earn insurance savings

As part of its campaign to address the most at-risk drivers on our roads – young drivers – the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has provided an incentive for young drivers to be safer. IAM Surety Insurance, offered exclusively to IAM members via Adelaide Insurance, has until now been targeted at drivers aged 21 and above. [...]

Lex Autolease survey reveals company cars mean fast cash for UK businesses

Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest company car and van provider has recently commissioned a survey, in partnership with YouGov, which has highlighted the growth funds being raised through ‘sale and leaseback’ agreements with one in four (27%) financial directors intend to offload company-owned vehicles in a bid to raise more cash. The survey reveals that [...]

Lombard: Fundamentals of Salary Sacrifice need to be understood by fleets

Lombard Vehicle Management, the UK’s largest asset finance company are warning that fleets need to have a better appreciation of the fundamentals when it comes to salary sacrifice. Whist they may be flavour of the month a lack of understanding of what is involved in this type of scheme may spell problems for both employer [...]

‘Not a drop; not a drag’ campaign steps up a gear

Road safety charity Brake and Direct Line today reveal an overwhelming cry from the British public for Government action to 20curb the menace of drink and drug driving. The call comes in the same month as the findings from an inquiry on drink and drug driving by Lord Peter North for the Department for Transport are [...]

Toyota say recall programme on course

One month on from the launch of Toyota’s accelerator recall campaign, work has been completed on more than half – 90,000-plus – of the cars that have been identified as requiring attention. An even larger proportion of recalled Prius models have received adjustment to their braking software programme with 58 per cent of the affected vehicles [...]

The CIPD People Management Awards to celebrate good practice through recession in 2010

Nominations for the 2010 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) People Management Awards are now officially open. Standard categories such as Employee engagement and Organisational learning will be contested as normal, alongside The Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award, introduced this year to recognise the contribution CIPD students make to business success. An overall winner [...]

Bank of England study adds dose of realism to assessment of UK labour market outlook

Responding to today’s analysis in the latest Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin of UK labour market adjustment during the recession, the CIPD’s Chief Economic Adviser, John Philpott, says that Bank officials have produced a realistic assessment of the outlook for jobs: “The Bank of England study adds a dose of realism to the view that [...]

April’s bike tyre safety month

Free campaign materials are now available for motorcycle dealers, tyre retailers, specialist repairers and motorcycle accessory shops enabling them to participate in April’s bike tyre safety month. The campaign is being organised by leading tyre safety action group, TyreSafe, and aims to raise awareness about the importance of correct tyre care and maintenance at this [...]

Ian Lucas plugs in to the UK’s first solar-powered electric vehicle charging point

Business Minister Ian Lucas yesterday announced £8.4m funding for a new training centre for the low carbon vehicle industry, meeting students from Gateshead College who will be using it to learn new low carbon skills. The new centre will train those already working in the sector, young people and adults, and students from age 14 upwards [...]

Ebbon-Dacs warns companies of the cost of using outdated technology

Ebbon-Dacs, the Oxford-based online solutions provider, is warning companies that employing outdated technologies to source and buy their new vehicles could be costing their businesses dearly. The supplier of the fleet industry’s leading e-procurement solution, Leaselink, used by 10 of the UK’s 15 largest contract hire and leasing companies to source and procure new vehicles electronically, [...]

New LPG rental service set help businesses save

A new vehicle hire company aims to provide businesses with a low cost, low carbon vehicle hire solution. As the UK’s first all-LPG vehicle hire firm, Wolverhampton-based Auto LPG Vehicle Hire provides business customers with a range of LPG vehicles including Ford Transits and Citroen Berlingos, available for short term hire. The firm offers flexible [...]

Comment: Brake urges cross-party support on lower drink-drive limit

The Sunday Times has reported that Lord Adonis, the transport secretary, expects an official review of the drink and drug drive laws by Sir Peter North to recommend reducing the legal drink-drive limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg. He said he would take this “very seriously” and added: “A strong [...]

January’s motor finance sales up almost a quarter on previous year

The latest motor finance figures from the Finance & Leasing Association showed that the return of the 17.5% VAT rate and heavy snowfall impacted on sales in January, but consumer new car finance sales were up almost a quarter on last year. Consumers bought 23% more new cars using motor finance through dealers in January than [...]

TomTom App now offers HD traffic and local search

TomTom have today announced several enhancements to its TomTom app for iPhone, including HD traffic compatibility and Local Search powered by Google. These new features hope to ensure optimal routing and an even more intuitive navigation experience. The latest version of the TomTom app (Version 1.3) can be purchased on the App Store starting today. “TomTom continues to [...]

Europcar roll out new multimedia devices to aid journey planning

Europcar is the first company in Europe to offer Microsoft Surface tables to provide its customers with a new way of planning their journeys. The first interactive touch-driven table using is being previewed at this week’s ITB Berlin fair and will be rolled out for customers over the next few weeks at Munich airport. A selection [...]

Vehicle Inspections

CarWeb

Launched in 2004 CarweB has built a unique reputation for accurate vehicle identification data. CarweB uses vehicle identifying information sourced directly from the DVLA. This data has been combined with CarweB's own vehicle database and is called: CarweB "VRR Host". CarweB "VRR Host" holds the most accurate, up to date and extensive vehicle data records within the motor industry. The CarweB database contains over 40 million records of over 160 fields covering all vehicles including trucks, buses and motorcycles.

Inspectacar Ltd

Inspectacar provides pre-purchase and post-purchase vehicle inspections on behalf of clients who are either unable to view the vehicle in person, or do not have the technical expertise or equipment necessary to determine the vehicle’s condition. The professional and personal service we offer is competitively priced with no hidden extras. We are based in Cheshire and operate mainly in the Northern / Central / Midlands and Wales areas. The inspections are carried out by a fully qualified ex police and AA vehicle inspector with over 25 years in the vehicle inspection business. Please see our website for more details.

AA Car Data Check

When you are looking for a car to buy, you can check all the obvious things. How’s the bodywork? Are the shock absorbers still up to the job? Is it a good runner? Some things though, aren’t so easy to spot. 1 in 3 cars has something the seller would prefer you didn’t know about. Is there outstanding finance? Has the car ever been written off? No-one checks with more HP and finance companies than us. All the major insurers tell us when they have written a car off, and what category of write off it is. So you can tell if the car should still be on the road. We can even tell you if the car is currently recorded as stolen, or if a third party is concerned that it is being sold without their knowledge, and they have recorded it as high risk. All these issues could result in you losing the car you’ve just bought, or a large proportion of its value. An AA Car Data Check helps you to cut the risk of buying a car that you could ultimately lose.

Acorn Assessors Ltd

Acorn Assessors Ltd are one of the leading and largest independent vehicle assessing companies in the British Isles. Acorn Assessors Ltd can provide a fully comprehensive vehicle inspection service solution, taking the stress and cost out of vehicle damage and condition assessment. Experience coupled with our focus on cutting edge technologies has helped us maintain our market leading standards. Our head office in North Yorkshire is centrally located, with 10 in house image engineers and with strategically placed field engineers giving 100% coverage of the British Isles.

AIM Vehicle Inspections

AIM Vehicle Inspections provide a fast, professional inspection service for your peace of mind when buying or selling a used vehicle. Based in Kent, we offer the most comprehensive and expert motor vehicle inspections in mainland Great Britain. If you are purchasing a used car, or need a specialised inspection for disputes, arbitration, paintwork or accident related reasons, our highly qualified team of engineers will provide a thorough and professional inspection report.

Angell Assessors Limited

Angell Assessors Limited are independent vehicle assessors covering the whole of East Anglia. Our vehicle inspection services are used by the largest motoring organisations. Our major work providers are: insurance companies, Trading Standards, local authorities solicitors and police authorities. We provide services in the following areas: accident damage reports, mechanical failure analysis, engineers' reports, litigation, vehicle history checks, consumer advice, local authority inspections, pre purchase inspections, post purchase inspections, repair confirmations.

Assess UK Limited

Assess UK is one of the country’s premier independent motor assessors. We are one of the longest established nationwide assessing companies in the UK. We provide vehicle inspections for insurance companies, accident management companies, leasing companies, corporate clients and Individuals. We have over one hundred engineers placed in strategic locations around the country including twelve engineers covering London from our Rickmansworth office to ensure a rapid response. New instructions and reports are processed at our central control providing one point of contact for customers. Services provided include:- physical inspection of cars, light & heavy commercial vehicles, motorcycles, coaches and other passenger vehicles, Audatex assessments, post repair inspections, valuation disputes, total loss negotiation, still & live video inspections.

Assessment Technologies Ltd

Assess-tec provides a national vehicle inspection service for both the insurance and motor industry alike. Assess-tec uses the latest technology to instruct the inspection of accident-damaged vehicles and the management of resulting information using our client reporting system. The Assess-tec reporting system has been developed using the latest technology for ease of use and accuracy and is compliant to all web standards. We are committed to achieve the highest level of performance and service levels and our engineers are audited periodically to ensure these standards are maintained.

Auteco

Auteco vehicle inspections can offer you pre purchase car inspections by fully qualified motor engineers. Auteco offer much more than just a physical vehicle inspection. Following the vehicle inspection we will carry out a vehicle data check to ensure the vehicle has no outstanding finance, place a valuation on your potential purchase using current market information and even confirm maintenance documentation with service providers (when appropriate)

Auto Trader Vehicle Check

Buying a used car/van can take a great deal of time and patience. Not only do you have to establish the make and model best suited to your lifestyle and pocket, you then have to find a perfect match. Vehicle Check can help to narrow the search and will save you time. Once you have identified a few possible car/vans all you need to do is to enter the registration numbers into AutoCheck and you will receive lots of very useful information. Our database currently holds more than 8 million finance records for car/vans bought on HP or other finance agreements. Many people do not realise that they must pay for the car/van in full before they can sell it, and others deliberately try to offload their debts. Either way the car/van will be repossessed by the finance company if you obtain it before the finance agreement is cleared, and you will lose your money.

Auto-Assessors

Auto-Assessors is a company formed in January 2002 to provide professional services to the motor industry, insurance sector, solicitors/legal, fleet users and the general public. Auto-Assessors provide all forms of independent vehicle inspections for clients who may not be very technically-minded or who are unable to view a car for themselves. We operate throughout the south west and South Wales, but with contacts in other UK areas we can offer almost complete UK coverage. Auto-Assessors acts as consultants to the AA, Dekra, most major insurance companies and mechanical warranty companies. We have also provided consultancy papers to Government departments and given lectures to the Police Federation on accident reconstruction.

Automotive Consulting Engineers Ltd

Automotive Consulting Engineers Ltd provides vehicle inspection services to clients throughout the UK. Established in 1993 the company has many years experience in the motor vehicle assessment business. ACE are one of the leading independent consulting motor engineers in the UK dealing with most, if not all, vehicle examination needs and requirements. ACE have engineering consultancy resources across the UK and their services include general and specific types of examinations on cars and commercial vehicles. ACE can provide the following types of vehicle inspection: mechanical reports, accident reports, diminution reports, theft reports, vehicle valuation reports, component reports, tyre reports, fire damage reports, laboratory reports, court appearance, CPR 35 and litigation.

BBS Fleet Logistics

From humble beginnings in 1979 Bedford Body Shop has developed from a small workshop just outside Bedford into one of the largest crash repairers in the area, utilising the most up to date technologies. As the market place has changed our business model has developed to incorporate areas such as, fleet and accident management, storage and other complimentary services, that our customers have required. BBS has accumulated over twenty years experience as a provider of personalised fleet logistics solutions to the corporate company car market, handling all aspects of logistics ranging from vehicle collection and delivery, vehicle inspections including health and safety checks, vehicle storage and finally vehicle preparation.

Boddington-Mee

Formed in 1985 Boddington-Mee, of Nottingham, has become one of the premier independent automotive engineeering consultancies. Whatever your concern, whether for purchase, insurance, roadworthiness, call Boddington-Mee, the experts. We carry out vehicle inspections on all makes and models of car, including classic cars, and also on light commercial vehicles.

C Jones Consulting Motor Engineers

C Jones Consulting Motor Engineers. is an established family run business operating from our base in Gwynedd, north Wales. We carry out accident claims investigations and motor vehicle engineer assessments. Members of our team are bilingual in English and Welsh. We have expertise in vehicle inspections on cars, light & heavy commercial vehicles, motorcycles, coaches and other passenger vehicles. Our team of qualified engineers provide coverage throughout whole of the UK including Northern Ireland, inspections can also be arranged in the Republic of Ireland if required.

CarWeb

CDL

mycarcheck.com is a website owned and run by CDL Group Holdings of Stockport, Cheshire. CDL holds a licence to receive data from the DVLA, police and the insurance industry, its core business. In 2006, CDL moved into new £6m state-of-the-art headquarters, and with a team of over 220 employees with extensive IT, insurance industry and vehicle data checking expertise, the company is well resourced with experienced professionals. Always make sure you data check every vehicle you are thinking of buying, be it car, bike, van, heavy goods or three wheeler, and remember that half the checks done are after people purchase their vehicle because they are concerned, so it makes sense to check first.

Charters UK Ltd

Charters UK is one of the country’s premier independent motor assessors, covering the whole of the South East, London and the Home Counties. From our control centre in East Sussex, our dedicated team allocate engineers according to postcode to ensure prompt inspection of damaged vehicles. Reports are then emailed or faxed according to the client’s requirements. We offer a rapid turn around service meaning that we can inspect and authorise within 24 hours, something that no other motor vehicle assessor offers, saving you, the customer, time and money. We provide vehicle inspections for insurance companies, accident management companies, leasing companies, corporate clients and individuals.

DA Autocheck

DA Autocheck, founded in 1995, are independent motor vehicle consultants and engineers. We provide a professional pre-purchase motor vehicle inspection, which is carried out via a detailed regulated checklist. A full electrical, structural and mechanical examination is carried out including a road test. We also provide a professional maintenance service which is similar to a basic winter service. Further services include HPI checks and forecourt inspections. We are passionate about what we do. Have an unbiased, honest opinion before you buy!

Davies & Gray

Davies & Gray are a leading firm of consulting vehicle engineers, claims assessors and valuers, based in Cheadle, Cheshire and operating in the north west of England. We offer a large range of vehicle inspections from standard accident damage Inspections right through to very detailed court compliant expert witness reports. We provide an unrivalled vehicle inspection service to insurance companies, solicitors, accident management companies, car hire firms, private individuals and more. We endeavor to inspect all vehicles and forward the completed engineers report within 72 hours of an instruction. Our reports are Association of British Insurers compliant and can be backed-up with precise images if required.

Elite Inspections UK

Elite Inspections are an automotive engineering consultancy, able to carry out vehicle inspections anywhere due to having nationwide coverage. We carry out pre purchase inspections on any type of car, including classic cars and modified cars, and even motor homes. Elite Inspections will organize direct with the seller a convenient time for a vehicle inspection to be carried out and we will want to see all the documentation on the vehicle. If you have had your car serviced or repaired then the car breaks down and won't re-start – we can help. Our fully comprehensive inspections, detailed reports and honest, friendly advice will provide the evidence you need to resolve your problem. As independent arbitrators it is our job to try and solve your specific problem/dispute to avoid the need to progress as far as court.

Gain Solutions Ltd

Gain Solutions Ltd offer a wide range of automotive industry management tools. Our strong retail, fleet & corporate experienced team allows us to undertake all aspects of automotive industry management. This is supported by our use of the latest in mobile technology and vehicle management systems. Defleet activity, company car hand over, electronic vehicle inspections and estimates.

GBA Group

GBA are a market leader in providing first class logistics solutions to motor manufacturers and shipping lines. We provide tailored solutions to meet both our customer’s requirements and those of the rapidly evolving logistics market creating the perfect link in the logistics chain. GBA provide reliable, quality transport of new and used vehicles for the motor industry. All our vehicles are maintained by our own team of skilled technicians to the highest standards and all our drivers are carefully vetted and are experienced in industry standard handover procedures. If you would like further information about GBA Group and our range of TOTAL Logistics Services then please complete the form on our website at www.gbagroup.com and a member of our team will contact you shortly.

HPI Ltd

HPI is the UK's leading independent information source for the motor, caravan and marine industries. Every HPI check examines a vehicle's status under all our registers - helping to safeguard millions of transactions each year against the risks of clocking, theft, hidden write-off damage and outstanding finance.

Hudson Kapel Group

Hudson Kapel offer a variety of specialist services for the automotive industry within the United Kingdom, including nationwide vehicle inspections, the remarketing of accident damaged vehicles, driving licence validation checks, document administration for fleets, pre-delivery inspections and vehicle refurbishment and storage. Hudson Kapel provides a refurbishment, valeting and secure storage facility to the motor industry. The refurbishment centre is equipped with purpose built paint line facilities to ensure volume and quality are produced. Hudson Kapel Securities provide a back office solution for rental and leasing companies in respect of document management.These include the scanning and verification of V5's, document retention, the administration of vehicle spare keys and service packs together with a re-taxing facility.This enables clients to out source non-core business activities with confidence knowing that their vehicle documents are accessible and safe.

Hunt Motor Assessors

Leaders in our field, at Hunt Motor Assessors, we provide a complete inspection service for all types of motor vehicles. We offer an individually tailored service to suit any client - individuals, brokers, solicitors, large fleets and insurers.

Inspectacar Ltd

Intermotion

Intermotion is aimed at people looking to buy sports and prestige cars with total piece of mind whilst enjoying a completely hassle free experience. Our core business is the locating & inspection of sports and prestige vehicles. We offer a bespoke 161 point check individually designed for quality marques. By identifying potential costly faults, our clients are in a much stronger position to negotiate on the deal. Often the cost of our inspection is more than offset by the money saved. For sellers of performance & prestige vehicles a Intermotion inspection can potentially "add value" to your vehicle. All our 161 point inspections come with a free HPI Check to identify if the car is stolen, an insurance write off, has outstanding finance, had previous plates, or is at risk of being sold illegally. We can inspect and appraise any top end sports and prestige vehicle any where in the country.

International Breakdown Ltd

At National Breakdown you only ever pay for the breakdown cover you need. Our simple range offers you one of the most impressive breakdown insurance policies on the market with a generous online discount! Choose from UK & European cover. Our fleet services offer 24 hour national & European wide breakdown and accident assistance with the additional benefit of recovery to any UK destination if we can’t repair your vehicle locally within a reasonable time. Alternatively we can offer a suitable replacement vehicle, or the comfort of overnight accommodation whilst your vehicle is being repaired.

Laird Assessors Ltd

Laird Assessors specialise in accident investigation services, providing independent, comprehensive reports to the insurance and legal industries throughout the UK. Typically we will contact your client within one hour of instruction, examine the vehicle anywhere in the UK within 48 hours, and produce a complete report with images within 24 hours of examination. The status of any instruction can be tracked using the login facility. We also provide accident reconstruction reports, locus (site) reports, diminution in value reports, injury photography, post-repair reports, pre-purchase reports, causation / LVI reports, exaggerated claim and fraud investigation reports. Our engineers are highly qualified and experienced in the accident repair and insurance industry and will gladly support the contents of their report in court whenever required. We are regularly instructed by insurers, brokers, defendant, claimant and criminal solicitors and have a wealth of experience in court.

More Miles Vehicle Assessors

More Miles Vehicle Assessors offer a range of vehicle inspections, on all makes and models, to the general public and to our corporate clients. We also specialise in inspecting high performance, prestige and classic vehicles. Our range of inspections includes pre purchase, expert witness and accident damage inspections. All of our inspections are carried out by fully qualified and insured automotive engineers. We aim to carry out all inspections within two days and will provide verbal and written reports on the same day as inspection. Our services are available in London and the surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Essex, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Surrey.

My Car Check

My Car Check is the latest car check available that includes information from the PNC (Police National Computer for recorded stolen vehicles), the DVLA and the Association of British Insurers (recorded accident damage). Our check also reveals whether the registration is recorded as stolen & recovered. For only £3.95 we help you to avoid the loss associated with buying a vehicle that may be: subject to outstanding finance, stolen (police interest), stolen & recovered, write off / total insurance loss (recorded accident damage), scrapped by the DVLA, subject to plate transfers, colour changes. We also supply you with information on: make and model, number of former keepers, VIN (chassis number) check, engine number and size, exported, date first registered, year manufactured, colour, fuel. The results are displayed instantly and can be retrieved at any time for 30 days.

National Vehicle Inspections

Based in Essex, National Vehicle Inspections boasts a well rounded and more comprehensive personal vehicle inspection service available throughout the UK. Whether you're thinking of buying a car, motorhome, horsebox or commercial vehicle or have already made a purchase, NVI's comprehensive vehicle inspection service will assure peace of mind for driver and family. This unique service is carried out by NVI's independent registered professional vehicle engineer with 35 years experience in the vehicle industry.

Norman Williamson

Norman Williamson, consulting engineers - forensic accident/collision investigators, insurance claims assessors & investigators. We endeavour to provide an efficient, professional and independent consultation and expert witness service to the legal profession, insurance industry, motor and transport industry, and the general public, that is second to none. Provision of an expert witness service in civil & criminal actions for and on behalf of the legal profession, insurance industry, Trading Standards departments, fleet operators, accident management companies and the general public. Vehicle inspection reports can be provided on all types of vehicle including; motorcycles, scooters, motor cars, light goods vehicles & heavy goods vehicles. If you require a report for either legal or insurance purposes relating to any of the above noted subjects we can assist. If we cannot, then we will probably be able to direct you to someone who can.

P&L Inspections Ltd

P & L Inspections Ltd provide a full visual, operational and mechanical inspection of all items of lifting equipment and issue 'Thorough Examination' reports. Using an inhouse developed system, we are able to weight test all your equipment at the time of inspection free of charge. Services include inspections and testing of tail lifts, electronic weight testing skip lorries, fork lift and loader crane inspections.

RAC Business Services

RAC provides a unique range of innovative motoring solutions to a broad client base within the motor retail, motor manufacturer, fleet, insurance and finance sectors.

Robert T Lee & Associates Ltd

Robert T Lee & Associates are an independent accident investigation company, specialising in providing vehicle inspections through England and Wales. We provide consultant assessing and motor engineering services predominantly to the insurance and legal industries. We are specialists in paint, body and mechanical problems. Our services include vehicle accident damage reports, pre and post purchase inspections, mechanical component failure inspections and end of term vehicle condition reports (fair wear and tear). Please see our website for full details of all the services we offer.

Scotia Vehicle Inspections

We offer a range of vehicle inspections, on all makes and models including vans & motorhomes, to the general public and to corporate clients. We also specialise in inspecting high performance, prestige and classic vehicles. Used cars offered for sale may have hidden faults which could prove costly to repair or even make the vehicle unsafe to drive. Scotland based, our services are on a UK wide basis.

South East Assessors

Inspection service of accident damage and mechanical failure, carried out for behalf of insurers, solicitors, fleet management companies to cars, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles.

South West Vehicle Inspections

South West Vehicle Inspections carry out vehicle inspections throughout the south west from Bristol to Exeter and the M5 corridor including all of Devon, covering most EX, TA and BS postcodes. Our services include pre purchase and post purchase vehicle inspections. A verbal report and a fully detailed written report is given on every inspection which is carried out within 48hrs [usually within 24hrs] of booking confirmation and payment. All inspections carried out by fully qualified and insured inspector with over 20 years experience within the motor trade.

TecReports Ltd

TecReports has established a reputation as a leading provider of engineers and assessors consultancy services and the management of motor vehicle claims. We are independent insurance assessors carrying out accident damage inspections, end of lease inspections, mechanical inspections and private inspections for insurance companies, fleet management companies, private companies, solicitors, local government and the public. From our head office base at Bretby near Burton on Trent we inspect all forms of motorised vehicle throughout the UK.

United Assessors Limited

In March 2001, United Assessors Ltd, launched a totally innovative concept in motor claims management, which was designed to achieve new levels of efficiency in handling, both own damage, and on third party claims. We offer a full accident management service, from inception to completion, with nationwide coverage, including Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.

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The latest traffic information

M2 Medway Bridge, Kent: Maintenance Inspections

To ensure that the M2 Medway Bridge is effectively maintained, the Highways Agency will be inspecting the bridge near junctions 1 to 3 on the M2 in Rochester, Kent from Monday 15 March until the end of May. Work will take place first on the coastbound carriageway and then later on the London-bound carriageway. All [...]

Boost to Economy as £8 Million Improvement Work On M4 Start Early

Advance work to improve safety and tackle congestion on the M4 in Berkshire started this month. Work is now underway on an improvement scheme to the M4 between junction 8/9 at Maidenhead and junction 10 at Wokingham costing £8 million – £4 million of which is Government fiscal stimulus funding. The Highways Agency is strengthening [...]

Highways Agency to install protective screens on Woodway Lane footbridge after objects thrown from bridge

From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated incidents of objects being thrown from the bridge, resulting in more than ten vehicles being struck. A local partnership, including the Highways [...]

Good News for Motorists – M4 Works between J18 and 19 completed eight days ahead of schedule

Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million pounds under budget. A combination of careful planning and good weather has helped the project team complete [...]

New traffic lights for A628/A57 junction, Hollingworth

The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday, 22 March and will be completed on 30 April. As well as installing new traffic lights, work will also take place to provide pedestrian [...]

West Midlands motorway and trunk road maintenance programme 15-21 March 2010

M6 Junction 14 (Stafford North) to Junction 13 (Stafford South) The southbound M6 between junction 14 and junction 13 will be closed overnight from 8.00pm to 6.00am from Saturday 20 March to Sunday 21 March for the removal of narrow lanes as part of hard shoulder strengthening. This will include the entry slip road at [...]

Yorkshire and the Humber Roadworks Update; Saturday 13 March to Friday 19 March

M1, Junction 30 (Barlborough) to Junction 31 (Aston), south of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 between Junction 30 (Barlborough) and Junction 31 (Aston) due to sign repair work. There will be two lanes closed on the northbound carriageway overnight from 9pm on 18 March until 5am on 19 March. M1, Junction 32 [...]

Overnight closures to install bridge beams over the A421

The project to improve safety and cut congestion on the A421 between Bedford and the M1 at Junction 13 moves a step forward next week, Monday 15 March, weather permitting, when work will begin to place the beams on the two new bridges at Marsh Leys Junction. The bridges are being built to carry the [...]

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 15th March 2010

ONGOING SCHEMES A595 West Lakes Science Park to Bigrigg (resurfacing and drainage) – traffic signals for resurfacing and drainage works. Work continues until the 26th March. M6 (Cumbria) Between Junctions 39 and 40 Shap to Penrith (bridge works) – various lane closures and contraflow in both directions for bridge improvements. Work continues until the 26th [...]

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 15th March 2010

ONGOING SCHEMES M57 Junction 2 to Junction 1 Prescot to Huyton (safety system) – overnight closure southbound from 22.00 to 05.00 between Monday 15th March and 19th March for installation of the MIDAS traffic safety system. M53 & A41 M53 Junction 4 to Junction 5 Bebington to Ellesmere Port and A41 junction with M53 Junction [...]

Highways Agency meet with project partners and local residents to address M6 work concerns

The Highways Agency are working closely with Walsall Council and the residents who live closest to the M6 roadworks near Junction 10 (Walsall) to find solutions to their concerns and develop new ways of working for the remainder of the project. Last week, the Highways Agency met with project partners Carillion and Mouchel at the [...]

North East roadworks update – 13th March – 19th March

A1M, Junction 62, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 62 for CCTV camera installation works. There will be one lane open north and southbound on the slip roads and circulatory between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 13 March. A1 Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass, [...]

M25 widening making good progress – work to start between junctions 18 and 21

The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley. The Highways Agency is widening the motorway from three lanes to four between junction 16, for the M40, and junction 23, for the A1(M). The M25 is also being [...]

Good News For Motorists – Mere A303 Works Completing Nine Days Ahead Of Schedule

Major resurfacing and maintenance work on the A303 near Mere is being completed nine days ahead of schedule and around £1 million under budget. All traffic management and diversion routes will be lifted by the evening of Friday, March 12 marking the end of these major works in Wiltshire. A combination of careful planning and [...]

Driver Advice Crufts 11-14 March 2010

Visitors to Crufts this week are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event. With around 150,000 people expected to attend the show, surrounding roads, particularly the M42 and M6, are likely to be very busy. The Highways Agency has had the electronic [...]

Work to repair A47 carriageway

Repairs to a section of the A47 west of Dereham are set to start on Thursday 11 March. The work involves replacing several concrete carriageway slabs with an asphalt surface on the westbound carriageway as well as repairs to Scarning Bridge on both east and westbound carriageways. The work will be carried out between 8pm [...]

Smoother road surface for the A46 at Winthorpe, Nottinghamshire

A scheme to resurface the Winthorpe roundabout, and repair sections of the A46 carriageway near Winthorpe will start on Monday, 22 March. The work will take place overnight between 8pm and 6am for four nights, but while the resurfacing and carriageway patching repairs take place there will be lane and carriageway closures. From Monday 22 [...]

A500 Stoke on Trent (Etruria to Porthill) improvement update

Work on the A500 Etruria to Porthill improvement scheme is continuing on schedule despite setbacks caused by the recent adverse weather. The majority of street lighting columns have been erected and work to reconstruct the footpath is ongoing. From next week, as announced in the original notification of works, the speed limit through the roadworks [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks for M25 – 11/03/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All dates and times subject to weather conditions M25 Widening M25 junction 27 The anti clockwise link road leading to the M11 northbound will be closed overnight for 11 nights from 10.00pm to 05.30am from Monday 15 March 2010 until Friday 26 March [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks in Kent & Sussex – 11/03/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependent on suitable weather conditions. M20 Junction 8 Ashford Road The A20 Ashford Road Bridge, which runs above the M20 junction 8 overbridge will be closed until mid March. The work is being carried out in order [...]

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