IN CAT’s AUGUST ISSUE

COVER STORY: CHRIS SWAN Still fighting after Finelist

It’s five years since Chris Swan left the aftermarket under a cloud and he’s ready to talk. In an exclusive interview, he tells CAT his side of the Finelist story and hints at a comeback

Behind the News

The Gender Agenda: Sex, sexuality, belief, age and disability. This October, new laws will come into force making your business more responsible for equality. Gareth Edwards explains

News Analysis

The aftermarket was braced for bad news ahead of this year’s post-recession budget. But Paula Tallon finds that it’s not all doom and gloom for business

Factor Advice

Ever thought of adding flowers, Christmas trees, BBQs to your stock range? No? Well you could be missing a trick. When it comes to expanding your market, anything is possible, says John Genge

Retailer Advice

Property is your biggest overhead after staff but you could be paying too much. Adele McDermott has some bottom line-enhancing tips

Market View: Batteries

Slow and steady, the battery sector has been static while all around it technology has powered ahead. But there’s a surge coming, reports Daniel Anderson-Ford

Market View: Engine management

With modern cars relying as much on electronics as mechanics, engine management has undergone a transformation. Neil Kennett has the lowdown

On the shop floow

Beverley Motor Factors: Good relationships, supportive suppliers and having confidence in the parts they send his way are all helping John Franklin to get ahead

Dick Dunkley’s office manager, Paul Bone, reveals how he hopes the BSI Kitemark will help his garage achieve 25% annual growth

Meet Donna Fraher, the entrepreneur who with her online store, Fabcar.co.uk is bringing sophistication to the car accessory sector and getting more women to part with their cash

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