Motor World selects MAM

The 100-strong Motor World chain has chosen MAM Autopart as its computer system. MAM says Motor World is looking to improve efficiency and increase visibility in its operations, so the company needed a complete sales […]

SOVEREIGN IN THREE YEAR SUPPLY DEAL WITH GROUPAUTO

Sovereign has secured a new three-year deal with Groupauto. The rotating machines manufacturer and supplier says it has secured the agreement to supply its products to the trading group. The company says it has already enjoyed growth thanks to Groupauto and its continuing partnership with the group.

BCA scores top marks with BEN

Staff at BCA have become top of the class for raising over £5000 for industry charity, BEN. BCA’s fundraising efforts formed part of National BEN Week, with the chosen theme of “back to school.” BCA […]

Autoparts launches web based management software

Autoparts has launched a new web-based management tool for independent garages. The tool, named Workshop Expert Online, has been developed in partnership with MAM. Autoparts says the software can help businesses in all areas, including accounting, daily workshop management, parts lookup and ordering and customer relationship management.

INDEPENDENTS GRAB LARGER SHARE OF SERVICING WORK

Independent garages are gaining a greater share of the service and repair market as franchised dealers hit their lowest retention figures since 1998. The latest Castrol Professional Car Servicing and Repair Trend Tracker shows that independents and fast fit workshops captured 47.9 percent of all servicing work.

MOTOR CODES LAUNCHES MOBILE VERSION OF GARAGE FINDER

Motor Codes has launched a mobile version of its garage finder, helping more motorists find their way to the doors of its 7000 member garages this Christmas, including independents. Motor Codes says that with the Christ-mass migration well under way more vehicles are going to need service and repair work.