June 2015
CAT Retail Lives: TMC Towcester
Neal Palk talks to CAT about his first 18 months in the car accessory retail world
CAT Factor Lives: B.J Ashpole
Operating against competition from the likes of ECP in a British market town Bernard Ashpole explains how he stays ahead of the game
Employee monitoring: the legal issues
All managers will keep an eye on their employees, but how much does the law allow? Mark Stevens takes a close look at related legal cases
The importance of planning and measuring
Fail to plan, plan to fail goes the old adage, but is this still true today? Mike Owen advises on how to measure your business’s performance
WENDY WILLIAMSON APPOINTED TO FIGIEFA BOARD
Wendy Williamson, Chief Executive of IAAF, has been appointed to the board and made treasurer of FIGIEFA, the association representing the needs of the European aftermarket to governments and legislators of the European Union.
ReMaTec reflects the positive mood in the reman industry
A positive vibe was felt as the international remanufacturing industry gathered in Amsterdam for the 2015 edition of ReMaTec
Inside Line: TecRMI
Noises from rear axle differential Jaguar XJ (X350 & X358); 3.0 Reference number(s): K035 Fault symptoms: Rear axle differential generates noises. Causes: Contaminated oil Remedy: Replace rear axle differential. Coolant leak Jaguar XJ and S-Type; […]
Inside Line: Dayco
Timing Drive System The 2.7-litre diesel engine used in both the X350 and X358 were fitted with a Dayco High Tenacity (HT) or ‘white’ timing belt as their original equipment fitment. The HT belt is […]
Inside Line: First Line
Steering & Suspension If knocking or clunking is heard from the front of the Jaguar XJ when being driven over bumps or pot holes, it’s likely to be a problem with the front suspension, in […]
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...