Aftermarket small and medium sized businesses could be set to benefit from better funding as Government scrutinises the lending process. The Parliamentary Treasury Committee is beginning its inquiry today, and will be investigating how easy it is for SMEs to borrow money, the treatment they receive from the banks and how to open the sector up to more competition
Using an online system can increase the business efficiency of suppliers communicating to retailers and factors.
TecDoc has seen a number of recent successes that not only given the independent aftermarket more freedom, but also benefited new suppliers looking to target this sector
Technicians wishing to prove they are the best have just one week left to apply. Entrants must register and complete an online assessment for Top Technician 2014 before March 3, to be in with a chance of competing for the £2500 cash prize
Independent garages are breaking the notion that only franchised dealerships are associated with deliver high standards of customer service and repairs, says Approved Garages. Network Manager Phil Seymour said that it came as no surprise that the Motor Codes 2014 report showed motorists favouring independent workshops over their franchised counterparts
Valeo has launched a new catalogue outlining all of its Silencio range of wiper blades. It has the complete range of 221 part numbers consisting of a mix of universal, flat blade, specific-fit, rear and hybrid wipers, covering more than 96 percent of the car parc.
Despite the best efforts of the British weather we were delighted to welcome the great and good of the aftermarket to the 2014 CAT Awards. While the sun was shining as our event kicked off, rain, wind and flooding made for some epic journeys for those making their way to the awards venue at Twickenham Stadium from around the UK and abroad
Scotlands Ash Garage was crowned the 2014 Small Garage of the Year, and in doing so fought off some stiff competition from last year’s winner Anglo Continental Cars and GH Moreton. Owner Peter Welch said: […]
The Large Garage of the Year category has been dominated by ABP Motorsport, based in Cheshire, who managed to complete the quadruple last year. This year its monopoly was broken by Welsh workshop Garej Wyn […]
To win anything two years on the trot is impressive, let alone if you have only been trading for two years, but that is exactly what Spartan Motor Factors has done by scooping the Small […]
The large factor of the year accolade is one of the most competitive and keenly contested in our awards, and this year the award was heading back to Scotland, as the Large Factor of the […]
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