March 2012
The CAT Council
In the inaugural outing of the CAT Council, we ask suppliers, factors, trade associations, garages and retailers to discuss the future of the aftermarket. We also get their thoughts on what challenges the industry will face in the coming years, and what opportunities it needs to take advantage of.
CAT retail lives – Motabitz, Dorset
Since 1985 the A1 Motabitz store in Ferndown, Dorset has enjoyed an ever-growing reputation with local residents. Most of the sales staff are on first name terms with customers, and every inch of shelf space is used to its maximum sales potential. Read more about our Retailer of the Year.
500,000 REASONS TO JOIN THE GOOD GARAGE SCHEME
That’s the message from the Good Garage Scheme today, which is celebrating receiving its 500,000th piece of feedback on its website. The feedback, left for Denbighshire’s Autoservices NW Limited by Mr and Mrs Sturgess, praised the independent’s good service
BUDGET 2012: REACTION FROM THE AFTERMARKET
The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivered his annual budget report in the Houses of Parliament today. Osborne said the budget this year was set to: “reward working families” and make tax “more competitive” for businesses. Find all the latest here.
CAT retail lives: Interpart, High Wycombe
Richard Walters left school when he was 15 and got a sales assistant job at his local motor accessories store. He now owns the shop and four others, so how has he done it?
NEWS
Registration now open: UK Ga…Visitor registration now open for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event taking place at NEC June 5/6...
Movers & Shakers: New C…All the latest changes from across the sector, including new roles, promotions, and retirements...
Autoglym acquires GnG Sales …The wholesale supplier of car care products has marketed and supplied the Autoglym range for over two decades...
Comline Group to move to new…Move hailed as "inspiring new chapter" for UK-based parts firm...
Worry as drivers are ditchin…New research finds that more than a third of drivers are resorting to DIY repairs in a bid to save cash...