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Independent garage franchise concept iAuto UK has opened its second branch with plans to double the network by March this year and offer dozens of locations by the end of 2015. Local MP Lorely Burt and town Mayor Joe Tildesley opened the new garage in Solihull this morning. It comes two years after the first location was opened in Coventry and will be followed by franchises in Croydon and Guildford this spring.

A glittering £50,000 tin of T-Cut has been created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the colour-restoring scratch treatment Created from 26,000 Swarovski crystals, which could pay havoc with even the most robust of paint finishes, the encrusted tin took 75 hours to piece together and has been insured for £50,000.

Schaeffler’s clutch division LuK has launched a new clutch repair solution aimed at commercial vehicles. The German giant has a high performance, long-life repair solution which is ideal for CVs doing high mileages and which are expected to be in service for a long period of time.

It has quickly emerged that Wendy Williamson will be Brian Spratt’s successor at the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). She has been named as the new Chief Executive, and will take over the reins from Spratt in July.

Huge congratulations from everyone at CAT to Joe Elliot for his inclusion in the New Year’s Honours List. Although it wasn’t for services to retailing, we’re delighted that Joe has been recognised for his efforts in another walk of life.

Motor Codes has enjoyed a bumper year, driving more than £17.5 million of potential revenue towards subscribers