Darrenmoss
ALL CHANGE FOR ATA
The Automotive Technician Accreditation scheme has announced a number of changes for 2012. Responding to feedback from members, the parent body of the ATA, the IMI, has developed a new program designed to make ATA training: “more accessible, flexible and cost-effective.â€
VMS IN EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER’S SIGHTS
Philippe Jean, Head of the Automotive Industry Unit of the Enterprise and Industry Directorate General of the European Commission, visited a garage in Holland for the demonstration along with Colin Parlett from the Independent Garage Association.
ECP launches new collision repair range
Euro Car Parts has taken the first steps to entering the collision repair market. At the Crashworth Keynote Event in London ECP announced its intentions to begin its collision repair program under the name of Platinum Plus.
Garage of the Year draws record attention
The Motor Codes Garage of the Year competition is drawing record attention from consumers. Website statistics for the competition reveal that over 5000 votes have already been recorded in the first month of the competition, which runs until May.
The CAT Council
In the inaugural outing of the CAT Council, we ask suppliers, factors, trade associations, garages and retailers to discuss the future of the aftermarket. We also get their thoughts on what challenges the industry will face in the coming years, and what opportunities it needs to take advantage of.
CAT retail lives – Motabitz, Dorset
Since 1985 the A1 Motabitz store in Ferndown, Dorset has enjoyed an ever-growing reputation with local residents. Most of the sales staff are on first name terms with customers, and every inch of shelf space is used to its maximum sales potential. Read more about our Retailer of the Year.
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