Automotive recruitment specialists PG Automotive have teamed up with CAT to sponsor a new category for the 2014 CAT Awards. The Rising Star Award will recognise the up and coming talent in the industry, celebrating […]
TRW has produced a series of videos examining the core competencies of components in the braking, steering and suspension systems. The Corner Module campaign gives users an insight to the basics components used, and into the OE side of the business, TRW Automotive and its research and development programmes.
Independent garage membership of Motor Codes’ Service and Repair Code has passed the 2000 mark for the first time.
Subscription rates from independents have increased by 45% so far in 2013 and bolstered numbers on the scheme with its garage finder and customer rating website.
Technicians need to be far more active in explaining different oils to motorists and why their cars need them, says supplier Mobil 1. Research carried out by the oil giant shows that only four percent of drivers actually choose which grade they put in their car, while a majority rely on the technician to make the choice.
Paul Clark explains why family comes first for EEC and how the Union Jack helps sell products even to German customers who appreciate UK quality
Motor Parts Direct has continued on the acquisition trail and added a further five branches to its network with the purchase of ALS Motor Parts for an undisclosed sum.
The acquisition of all ALS branches in Devon brings the MPD total number of outlets to 67 and turnover close to Managing Director Mukesh Shah’s target of £50 million for 2013.
One day Paul Hambleton will inherit an empire. He’s married to the daughter of Maypole Ltd founder Stuart Howe, and he’s got big plans for the company. Maypole Ltd is firmly entrenched in its core business of manufacturing and supplying trailer components and towing accessories.
Do you know a factor that goes above and beyond your expectations every time? Is one of your customers a garage that’s beating the franchises at their own game? Perhaps you know an independent retailer that’s staying strong on the high street? The CAT Awards is your chance to get them recognised by the industry.
Just like the ‘find the lady’ card trick where sleight of hand defeats the eye, in the background of my mind there has always been a nagging question about registration statistics. I’ve always considered that bumper vehicle registrations, year on year must expand the service market downstream – but it didn’t appear to happen.
Automotive industry charity BEN has started work on its new, state-of-the-art facilities and headquarters in Berkshire. The multi-million pound project will create a new retirement community and care facilities on the charity’s existing Lynwood site in Sunninghill near Ascot.
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