Independent garages are gaining a greater share of the service and repair market as franchised dealers hit their lowest retention figures since 1998. The latest Castrol Professional Car Servicing and Repair Trend Tracker shows that independents and fast fit workshops captured 47.9 percent of all servicing work.
Motor Codes has launched a mobile version of its garage finder, helping more motorists find their way to the doors of its 7000 member garages this Christmas, including independents. Motor Codes says that with the Christ-mass migration well under way more vehicles are going to need service and repair work.
Meyle is expanding its warehouse in Hamburg in a move that will almost double its storage capacity at the site. The diggers began rolling on the site in June and construction is now well under […]
Voting for the CAT Awards 2013 closes this Friday, 21st December. Make sure your votes are in before this date, as votes cast after this date will not count towards the final result. If you […]
The Government has rejected calls for MOT stations to be obliged to join an approved code of conduct, but accepted many other recommendations aimed at improving the customer experience at garages. Read our full report on what has been accepted inside.
After Transport Secretary Justine Greening revealed that the Government was no longer going to push for longer 4-2-2 intervals this February, a review of the MOT system was announced. A key aim of the review […]
Incoming IAAF President Graham Knight has called for greater communication on all levels of the aftermarket. The annual IAAF conference gave a perfect opportunity to call on the market to come together and saw a range of speakers updating the industry on where it is and where it’s going.
Bosch has completed the acquisition of SPX Service Solutions. The components giant says the acquisition strengthens its position in the workshop and repair sectors. Bosch began the acquisition in January.
The end is now in sight for the CAT Awards 2013. Voting for this year’s awards closes on the 21st December, so you have until then to vote for YOUR aftermarket heroes. The winners will […]
Motor factor chain Autoparts has signed up to distribute a product from BBC2’s Dragon’s Den programme. EnviroThaw is a new range of de-icing products recently shown on the hit show. Sales Director Karrina Oldale narrowly missed out on securing funds from dragon investor Theo Paphitis, instead attracting the attention of Autoparts.
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