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  • Garage of the Year - the regional winners

    25th April 2012

    THOUSANDS 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

  • Motor Codes supports government call for powerful consumer voice

    11th April 2012

    Responding 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

  • Motorists pick UK's top 100 garages

    5th April 2012

    Motorists 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

  • Garage of the Year draws record web traffic

    19th March 2012

    Garage 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

  • Motor Codes Compliance Panel unites government, industry and consumer champions

    1st February 2012

    Motor 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

  • MOT test - Industry Code and consumer feedback key to maintaining standards

    1st February 2012

    Industry 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

  • Motor Codes to review Vehicle Warranty Products code of practice

    9th December 2011

    Motor 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

  • Full OFT approval for Motor Codes

    22nd November 2011

    Full 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

  • OFT backs Motor Codes

    22nd November 2011

    OFT 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

  • Low complaint levels for Motor Codes garages

    21st October 2011

      Motor 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

  • Advice line update - Diesel particulate filters

    21st October 2011

    Motor 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

  • Micheldever Tyres displays Motor Codes ratings for all garages

    18th August 2011

      Micheldever 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

  • Subaru & Isuzu sign up to Motor Codes

    22nd July 2011

    Comprehensive 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

  • Motor Codes survey winner pockets £241

    5th July 2011

    Customer 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

  • Motor Codes seeks views for used car sales code

    13th June 2011

    Used 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

  • Jaguar Land Rover signs up to Motor Codes

    24th May 2011

    Jaguar 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

  • New Motor Codes website makes it easy to find a garage you can trust

    17th May 2011

    Car 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

  • Clive Woolford Motor Engineers, Tewkesbury, named UK's Golden Garage

    11th April 2011

    Motorists 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

  • Motor Codes promotes more interaction between garages and motorists

    7th April 2011

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  • Motor Codes announces Golden Garages top 10 - the regional winners

    18th March 2011

    MOTORISTS 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



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ChrisMasonMCL: RT @PaulEverittSMMT: Everything you ever wanted to know about UK automotive is here: http://bit.ly/dIxeR3 Apr 13 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: Great to see new MG's driven off the production line yesterday, quite a moment and a great achievement - hope sales meet expectations! Apr 14 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: Gov paper 'better choices:better deals' on consumer empowerment is an interesting read - the vision is good http://tinyurl.com/6ejvnlw Apr 15 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: @PaulEverittSMMT Better Choices:Better Deals, sounds like Motor Codes strategy. I've sent msg to Gov offering to assist with development Apr 15 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @MotorCodes: Motor Codes referenced in latest government paper on empowering consumers and raising standards: http://bit.ly/g8ncS7 Apr 15 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @torquespeak: Love your local garage If they're a @MotorCodes member, rate them by entering the survey prize draw http://bit.ly/edbuRz Apr 18 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: OFT paper to help business with clear & fair contract terms, and it's clear - brilliant stuff! Have a look http://tinyurl.com/3ppkmf4 Apr 18 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: OFT paper provides food for thought! Could T&Cs actually be a marketing opportunity http://blog.motorcodes.co.uk/ Apr 19 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: @motorscouk sounds like a well intentioned initiative - let's see how it plays out.. Apr 19 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: RT @MotorCodes: Motor Codes welcomes new team members this week http://tinyurl.com/3kessps Apr 20 reply

ChrisMasonMCL: These people should have no place in a modern motor industry, this should be a story from history books http://tinyurl.com/3zj8tzj Apr 20 reply

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