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EURO CAR PARTS CELEBRATES 100TH BRANCH OPENING
Euro Car Parts is celebrating the official opening of its 100th branch in the UK. The Harrow branch has been operating for almost three weeks, however today marked the official opening of the site, and a visit from the borough’s Mayor, Cllr Mrinal Choudhury.
BOSCH GARAGE THRIVES AFTER FIRE
Two years ago things looked bleak for Powerdrive DFIS Ltd. Its future was far from certain following a fire that had almost destroyed the business. Today however, the garage is going from strength to strength. Owners Ian Crowley and Stuart Mohamed explain how they have risen from the ashes.
CAT Council: garage responses
“I think the trade as a whole has been fairly slow to embrace social media and the internet but we are getting better! Most garages are very busy being garages and running businesses in what […]
CAT Council: trade association and other responses
“The obvious point to make is that if you’re not already using online marketing methods you’re missing out but let’s pick one powerful, simple tool: online reviews.  In layman’s terms, allowing people to rate your […]
CAT factor lives: CAT Components
CAT Components (no relation) in Hastings is trading in a crowded market.
In the space of a few square miles there are numerous independent motor factors jostling for space with some of the biggest names in the business. Euro Car Parts, GSF and Unipart all have branches in the area, and they’re all competing for business with the independents. The whole town is like an aftermarket social experiment.
A NEW HOME FOR FIRST LINE
First Line has moved to a new home in Banbury. The parts supplier says that after more than 30 years spent operating in its hometown of Bicester, the move will help it grow business and expand its operations. The new 130,000 square foot warehouse will house the entire First Line and Borg & Beck ranges.