CAT’S INSIDE LINE: Mercedes Sprinter (2006 Onwards)
The second generation van is a common sight on the roads, even though this generation has had two facelifts, and comes in various guises including a fearsome 4×4 version
March 2015
MACCESS IN ADMINISTRATION
350 Jobs lost as wholesale chain founders. Pacific Retail and Godfrey Autoparts also in administration
IMI CHIEF DEMANDS 70% PAY INCREASE FOR APPRENTICES
The chief of the IMI has used a keynote speech to highlight the issues of low pay among apprentices and the problems of attracting new people to the industry.
CAT Garage Lives: Russell Automotive Centre
Russell Automotive Centre in North London focuses primarily on VAG products, especially Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda and Bentley vehicles. It is run by husband and wife team Steve and Jane Russell and they’ve achieved much in seven years
CAT Garage Lives: Flash Remapping
When you think of remapping a car’s ECU you think of tweaking the power output and gaining more power from the engine. However, David Lewis, Technical Director of Flash Remapping, says there is more than meets the eye when it comes to tuning up a vehicle
Lifetime Achievement Award winner: Brian Childs
The Lifetime Achievement Award this year goes to a man who will be known personally to many in the industry – namely retired Deputy Managing Director of NGK UK, Brian Childs. Childs joined NGK when […]
Extra Mile Award winner: Phil Dowd
Phil Dowd is the winner of this year’s Extra Mile award. Due to his tireless work to get a nationwide network of fuel system cleaning machines up and running on behalf of parent company Randstad. […]
Small Garage of the Year: Bayside Garage
Bayside Garage was crowned the 2015 Small Garage of the Year, and in doing so fought off some stiff competition from 2013’s winner Anglo Continental Cars, Marina Motors, New Delaval Car Sales and Avia Autos. […]
Large Garage of the Year: Weldbank Garage
Dunkirk veteran Tommy Waring started Weldbank Garage in 1956. The business was founded in a big tin shed on the outskirts of Chorley, Lancashire and focussed on keeping the town’s parc of pre and post-war […]
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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...