CAT’S INSIDE LINE: TOYOTA PRIUS XW20 (2003-2009)
For the first time in CAT’s Inside Line Series, we focus on a true hybrid vehicle. The Toyota Prius, now in its third generation, is famous for its electric and petrol powertrains
January 2015
ANDREW PAGE COMPLETES £40M REFINANCING DEAL
Andrew Page Group has completed a £40m refinancing with PNC
Crescent Motoring Services leads new Motor Codes initiative
Current Motor Codes National Independent Garage of the Year, Crescent Motoring Services is set to lead the way in improving customer service across the sector
Approved Garages becomes a sponsor of Premier League darts
Groupauto’s garage scheme has scored a bullseye as it becomes an official partner of the Betway Premier League Darts 2015
Fast Parts Wales reveals new partnership with Fast Rads
Fast Parts Wales has welcomed radiator and air conditioning company Fast Rads to its group. The acquisition will give Fast Rads access to the group’s resources and expertise, as well as building on its long established relationship with Fast Parts Wales
CAT Garage Lives: The Real Mini Company
Restoration work is a very tough job, as it can be painstakingly slow and invariably is never as simple as you first imagine. To succeed in such a field you need to have a genuine […]
IMI RENAMES ATA AND AMA AS PART OF BRAND OVERHAUL
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced that part of its brand overhaul will see it change the names of its accreditation schemes.
The Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) and Automotive Management Accreditation (AMA) will simply be named IMI Accreditation, which the industry body says will bring these products in line with its other services
Don’t fit anything that can’t be polished
Mike Owen emphasises the importance of only fitting the best quality parts and explains the downfalls of working with poor base materials.
If the base material is flawed, it is impossible to produce a quality product or put slightly less politely: you can’t polish a turd
CAT Supplier Lives: Aldon Automotive
Alan Goodwin guides CAT around the mystery of tweaking an advanced curve. Aldon Automotive in the Midlands is a household name in the world of classic cars and motor racing, and with 45 years of experience preparing race cars, building and servicing classic cars and developing the mechanical and electrical advanced curves, it is no wonder Owner Alan Goodwin is very proud of his company’s achievements
CAT Retailer Lives: Moss Europe
As the first in a series of retailers that continue to grow, we visit classic specialist Moss in Feltham who finds retail is ‘booming. One of the newest growth area in retail perversely caters for the oldest part of the vehicle parc. Classic car specialists have been around for years, but it is only relatively recently that car owners could buy parts in a retail environment other than by mail order or from an autojumble
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...