ASA TELLS PADDOCK SPARES TO CHANGE WEBSITE
Watchdog rules Paddock Spares went beyond the boundaries of fair representation with ex-VAT pricing
March 2016
CLOCKING STORY GETS INDUSTRY REACTION
Newspaper investigation pleases NFDA, but does the industry really need more regulation?
RENT, LEASE OR BUY?
Adam Bernstein – What is the most efficient way of getting your hands on new kit? The answer might just surprise you
HALFORDS’ SALES DIP DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Halfords reports a year-on-year dip in car accessory sales, blaming the mild winter for the lack of customer purchases
eBay Car challenge
Here’s an interesting press release from eBay: Any car enthusiast that has a restoration project sat in their garage or workshop is invited to enter the eBay Car Challenge. Hopeful projects can range from a surprising […]
EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS OVER MULTIPLE SITES
Andy Savva – Everybody needs a plan to develop their staff and businesses, but is it wise to consider a franchise or multi-site model?
ANDREW PAGE ACQUIRES SOLID AUTO
Andrew Page acquires Halesowen-based business for an undisclosed sum
NEXUS DISCUSSES UK AFTERMARKET
Nexus Business Forum discusses the threats, direction and opportunities in the UK aftermarket
THE LAST UNDERSUPPLIED AREA
Entrepreneur and Garage Manager Jonathan Davies, discusses the launch of the first CMF factor branch in Gwynedd.
LEGISLATION LOOMS FOR SUPPLIERS
The spectre of type approval for aftermarket parts looms, but is it safety issues or VMs lobbying politicians that drive this change?
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...