The rising risk of cyber attack in automotive
Around half of all businesses were subjected to a cyberattack or breach last year
Analysis
Is manual gearbox decline a worry for aftermarket?
With the sales of manual gearboxes decidedly on the wane is the aftermarket’s clutch replacement revenue is about to wither?
Older workers are the key to aftermarket’s staff shortage
We dive into why mature workers shouldn’t be shunned just because of their age
Can UK oil market survive with 1000 brands?
With the huge number of different oil blends and brews in the UK market, is there any wonder motorists and workshops are facing confusion?
Is brake skimming better than disc replacements?
Brake disc replacement may be the default choice for most, but resurfacing may result in a better repair, happier customers and is good for the environment
How employers can stop being caught out by National Minimum Wage issues
In mid-February the government published the latest list of employers that have been caught out
Fraud is on the rise: how to spot it, how to stop it
The total value of alleged fraud reaching UK Crown Courts hit £532.6 million
Strikes: what they mean for employees and employers
Strikes are back in the news again, but that doesn’t mean they are inevitable
Why pothole damage is booming business for garages
It may be bad news for motorists, but it’s a golden opportunity for the repair trade as suspension faults account for almost a third of all MOT failures
Do job applicants have to disclose criminal records?
Many employers assume that disclosing a criminal conviction is a legal requirement, regardless of the time lapse since the offence
NEWS
Aftermarket firms future-pro…Speaking at Automechanika Frankfurt, Mahle product manager Andreas Frank said the plan was for an evolution rather than a revolution...
MOT demand set to surge this…Some 3.4 million tests are due during September...
UK aftermarket firms head to…UK exhibitors, from Autogem to Town and Country Covers, will present everything from innovative brake systems to EV tech...
Movers and Shakers: PCL appo…All the latest changes from across the sector, including new roles, promotions, and retirements...
Automechanika Frankfurt R…Some 4200 exhibitors from around 80 countries will descend on Messe Frankfurt event centre...