REPORT PREDICTS LOSS OF 20% OF HIGH STREET RETAIL
A fifth of high street retail stores could close over the next five years unless radical action is taken to redress the balance between their needs and growing online sales.
May 2013
Wilco to roll into new site in Scunthorpe
Wilco Motosave has invested more than half a million transforming old Dixons Motor Group showrooms and Godfreys Autoparts retail units into new premises in Scunthorpe.
TETROSYL BUYS QH FRANCE FOR UNDISCLOSED SUM
Following the purchase of the intellectual property rights of QH from Klarius in February, Tetrosyl has now bought the French distribution arm of the business for an undisclosed sum.
UAN shows ‘a big hit’ for Manbat
The United Aftermarket Network says it has had a positive reaction to each of its trade shows run so far this year. UAN member Manbat has been present with a stand at each of the […]
CAT’S INSIDE LINE: PEUGEOT 308 (2007 ONWARDS)
Audi’s A4 gave us plenty of opportunities to discuss fault finding and diagnosis last month, with more of you getting in touch to tell us about your experiences with the popular car. This month our friends in the market turn their attention to French manufacturer Peugeot and its versatile 308.
CAT’s Inside Line: TecDoc
Both factors and workshops can benefit from the systems that TecDoc and sister company AuDaCon can provide those that need to correctly identify and supply replacement parts and those actually undertaking repair or service work. […]
CAT’s Inside Line: RMI
The RMI’s Technical Helpdesk see the following issues with the 308: Diesel with particle filter system, a good add on to a service is to check the additive tank quantity. This is often missed and […]
CAT’s Inside Line: Remaned
The Peugeot 308 HDI is equipped with a sophisticated Injection System. To maintain the high accuracy of this Injection System throughout the Vehicle’s life, it utilises a system to compensate for variations in Injector fuel […]
CAT’s Inside Line: Meyle
Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the Peugeot 308 has serious following problems: 1. Frequently worn out brake discs (11-15 521 0018/PD) Problem: Worn out brake discs affect the braking behavior of the vehicle. […]
CAT’s Inside Line: Gates
Synchronous Belt Drive System (SBDS): On some models, (including 1.6 HDI, DV6TED4), problems with rust inside the SBDS have been reported. In certain cases, this has been found to cause excessive noise inside the drive system. […]
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