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The Motor Ombudsman partners with AA Approved Garages to expand reach of its Service and Repair Code

26th July 2023

The Motor Ombudsman's Service and Repair Code expanded in coverage with the inclusion of AA Approved Garages. They tell us: The Motor Ombudsman and AA Approved Garages form a partnership to further increase the level of coverage provided by the Service and Repair Code, and to showcase the high standards of the AA Approved Garage network AA Approved Garages will be invited to apply … [Read more...]

The Motor Ombudsman expands coverage of its Service and Repair Code

23rd May 2023

Mobile Mechanics, tyre fitters and smart repairers now come within the scope of The Motor Ombudsman's Service and Repair Code. They tell us: The Motor Ombudsman has marked the 15th anniversary of the launch of its Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair with the expansion of the Code’s coverage to mobile mechanics, tyre fitters, and smart repairers The … [Read more...]

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