Rising Star of the Year: Matthew Say
Aftermarket newcomers had a tough fight on their hands with this new award which aimed to applaud those that have made a significant contribution to their business, whether they are new to the industry or […]
February 2014
Extra Mile Award: Cat Automotive
The customer obviously always comes first and that’s why Greg Lee at Cat Automotive has to call us back when we ring to have a chat about their Extra Mile Award. He’s sending out some […]
Lifetime Achievement Award: Brian Spratt
Our Lifetime Achievement Award has, in the past, gone to the likes of John Haynes and Joe Elliott, people who have created their companies from the ground up. Brian Spratt, our winner for this year, […]
Retailer of the Year: Wilco Motor Spares
For the second year running Wilco Motor Spares has walked away with Retailer of the Year. Richard Shortis believes that doing the double at the CAT Awards and in the Retailer of the Year category […]
Supplier of the Year: Exol Lubricants
Exol Lubricants has been quietly working away at building and growing its empire both here in the UK and abroad. It often describes itself as the unsung hero of the automotive industry, but that is […]
Electronic systems are making factors lives a lot easier
Computer trading tools are playing a key role in building connections between suppliers and motor factors, says PACT. These interactions have been on the increase and a majority of it has been driven by multiple branch factors looking to add suppliers into their own networks
IMI kick starts its 2014 SkillAuto competition
The hunt for the best young British automotive apprentice is on, as the Institute of the Motor Industry opens the doors to its 2014 SkillAuto competition. It will see young technicians battling it out to be crowned as champion in front of a live audience at the final of the Skills Show in November, which attracted more than 100,000 people last year
UNDERWRITERS AGREE AN ‘URGENT NEED FOR REFORM’ IN INSURANCE MARKET
A ‘very broad prohibition of referral fees’ and an ‘urgent need for reform’ is needed in the insurance market according to the body which represents eight syndicates of motor underwriters. The Lloyd’s Market Association has agreed with the Competition Commission view that the insurance market currently is acting to the detriment of motorists and that intervention is necessary
1000 up for Comline in steering and suspension
Comline has just launched its thousandth part number in its newly formed steering and suspension range. The announcement comes just 12 months on from when this product category was originally launched, and has seen it quadruple its range from 250 to 1000 parts.
NAB HITS OUT AT INSURERS AND REGULATORY BODIES
The National Association of Bodyshops has criticised the behaviour of insurers, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Insurance Ombudsman for their parts in the investigation into the private insurance market and failure to protect consumers from ‘unrestrained opaque relationships’
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