Press releases
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Garage of the Year - the regional winners
25th April 2012THOUSANDS VOTE TO HIGHLIGHT BEST GARAGES Regional winners named in nationwide campaign The operator of OFT-backed codes of practice for the motor industry, Motor Codes, has revealed the 20 most trusted garages in the UK, as nominated by motorists. Th... continued
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Motor Codes supports government call for powerful consumer voice
11th April 2012Responding to the publication today of the government's Consumer Landscape Review, Motor Codes, the provider of OFT-approved codes of practice for the car industry, welcomes the announcement that the government-backed self-regulatory model is set to continue as a key means of delivering consumer p... continued
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Motorists pick UK's top 100 garages
5th April 2012Motorists pick UK's top 100 garages Motor Codes, the provider of OFT-approved codes of practice for car service and repair and new car sales, has revealed the nation's 100 most trusted garages, following six weeks of voting by thousands of motorists. Champio... continued
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Garage of the Year draws record web traffic
19th March 2012Garage of the Year draws record web traffic Motor Codes outlines business benefit of Garage of the Year contest Over 5,000 votes in first month of competition. 130% year on year increase in garage profile views. Shortlisted garages confirmed 6 April - voting continues to name re... continued
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Motor Codes Compliance Panel unites government, industry and consumer champions
1st February 2012Motor Codes Compliance Panel unites government, industry and consumer champions Motor Codes, the OFT-approved self-regulatory body for the automotive service and repair sector, heads into 2012 with renewed strength-in-depth, announcing the membership of its Compliance Panel... continued
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MOT test - Industry Code and consumer feedback key to maintaining standards
1st February 2012Industry code and consumer feedback key to maintaining standards and safety for motorists Motor Codes, the automotive industry self-regulatory body, welcomes today's announcement that the current vehicle MOT testing regime is to remain unchanged and that a greater emphasis is to be pla... continued
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Motor Codes to review Vehicle Warranty Products code of practice
9th December 2011Motor Codes to review Vehicle Warranty Products code of practice Motor Codes temporarily suspends Vehicle Warranty Products Code, to investigate protection of ring-fenced payment funds. Consultation with OFT and industry stakeholders, to deliver a workable solu... continued
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Full OFT approval for Motor Codes
22nd November 2011Full OFT approval for Motor Codes Motor Codes has received full OFT approval for its Service and Repair Code, meaning that subscribing garages can now display the OFT logo alongside the Motor Codes tick, to further reassure motorists. Three years on from the ince... continued
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OFT backs Motor Codes
22nd November 2011OFT backs Motor Codes More Motor Codes reassurance for motorists Automotive Service and Repair Code gains full OFT approval. ‘Safe haven' network of garages numbers 6,500-plus nationwide. Online ratings and reviews give real-time feedback from other motorists.... continued
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Low complaint levels for Motor Codes garages
21st October 2011Motor Codes highlights low complaint levels OFT-backed self-regulatory body fulfils intermediary role, boosting consumer confidence Three years on from the launch of the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair, calls to Motor Codes - the car service... continued
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Advice line update - Diesel particulate filters
21st October 2011Motor Codes Advice Line bulletin Diesel particulate filters Looking to buy a diesel car? Here's what you need to know. You might have heard about problems that motorists have experienced with diesel cars where a diesel particulate filter has led to costly repair... continued
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Micheldever Tyres displays Motor Codes ratings for all garages
18th August 2011Micheldever pioneers independent customer rating tool for garages New web service from Motor Codes Micheldever Tyre Services/Protyre, the UK's largest independent wholesaler, distributor and retailer of tyres, has applied the Motor Codes online customer ratings... continued
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Subaru & Isuzu sign up to Motor Codes
22nd July 2011Comprehensive cover for motorists Subaru and Isuzu dealerships commit to service and repair standards Joining the increasing number of manufacturers and car retailers within the Motor Codes network, International Motors Group has signed-up its Subaru and Isuzu dealerships t... continued
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Motor Codes survey winner pockets £241
5th July 2011Customer survey winner - June 2011 The Motor Codes survey is hugely important, as it gathers meaningful feedback from customers, so that others can make an informed choice on where to trust their car and hard-earned cash. As a thank you for helping us develop our network of safe haven... continued
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Motor Codes seeks views for used car sales code
13th June 2011Used car buyers urged to have their say on new code of practice Motor Codes, the government-backed self-regulatory body for garages, moves to cut car buyer complaints with consultation on development of code of practice. Consultation involving car retailer... continued
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Jaguar Land Rover signs up to Motor Codes
24th May 2011Jaguar Land Rover network signs up to Motor Codes Dealerships commit to service and repair standards Prestigious British-based car manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover, has demonstrated its commitment to providing first-class service by subscribing all of its dealers to Motor Code... continued
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New Motor Codes website makes it easy to find a garage you can trust
17th May 2011Car servicing with confidence Motor Codes website makes it easy to find a garage you can trust Search for trusted garages in your area. Choose from garages ranked by customer satisfaction scores. View live customer feedback on garage profile pages. Choos... continued
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Clive Woolford Motor Engineers, Tewkesbury, named UK's Golden Garage
11th April 2011Motorists have voted in their thousands to find the UK's best car service centre in the 2011 Golden Garages competition and independent garage, Clive Woolford Motor Engineers, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, has been awarded the top accolade. ... continued
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Motor Codes promotes more interaction between garages and motorists
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Motor Codes announces Golden Garages top 10 - the regional winners
18th March 2011MOTORISTS REWARD FIRST CLASS SERVICE Top 10 garages revealed Motor Codes has released a top 10 list of regional winners in its Golden Garages competition - garages picked out from the thousands across Britain by motorists prepared to share the secret of where best to t... continued
