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Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the Renault Clio and turn our attention to the Volkswagen Polo. Now in its fifth generation it remains one of the most popular small cars on the road.

Husband and wife team Matt and Gill Hanson talk CAT through how a 10-year-old’s dream became a reality in new state-of-the-art facilities. Starting an independent garage is not easy at the best of times, but making the jump from working on your own to employing a team is very much another, as Matt and Gill Hanson will testify

BM Catalysts has been shortlisted in the Family Business of the Year category of the Midlands Family Business Awards 2013. The company, which employs up to 300 staff, has been nominated for continuing development, success, commitment to innovation and excellent governance.

More than a fifth of three to 10 year old cars are brought back to franchised workshops for service, maintenance and repair, despite it costing owners up to 35 percent more in labour rates

A new workshop poster campaign is being rolled out by the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association to deliver its messages about OE parts direct to independent garages in the UK and Ireland

LKQ Europe has announced Euro Car Parts founder Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia as its new Chairman, detailed plans for 200 UK branches and laid out ambitions to become Europe’s biggest parts distribution business. Martin Gray is also promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Euro Car Parts.

Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the BMW Mini and turn our attention to another supermini which is one of the nation’s favourites – the Renault Clio. The Clio was once crowned and is still considered one of the best small cars on the market despite so much competition

Alistair Richards talks CAT through how his factoring business has weathered recessions and survived two decades of ups and downs. He has spent almost 30 years in the motor trade, and seen a lot, but 10 years working for a supplier shaped his dream to run his own motor factor with brother Andrew

Stuart Ponting explores the ins and outs of a visit from the Health and Safety Executive and explains how to be prepared. Recent changes in the law mean that it is easier than ever to prosecute individuals and employers for breaches of health and safety legislation

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has raised concerns over the Government’s new pilot apprenticeship scheme. The new Trailblazers campaign has led the Chief Executive of the IMI, Steve Nash, to question whether it is actually feasible to achieve in the retail motor sector