The number of service and repair workshops in the UK has fallen by over a fifth since 2001. That’s according to the latest Trend Tracker report, which blames falling servicing volumes and increased costs for part of the fall in workshops.
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2013 CAT Awards voting now open
The voting stage of the 2013 CAT Awards is now underway.
CAT receives award from BEN
CAT Magazine has received an award from the motor industry charity BEN in recognition for its over the last year. CAT Editor Peter Lawton, Publisher David Harris, Sales Executive Don Rupal and Reporter Darren Moss were presented with the award by Amanda Clements and Kirsten Galvin of BEN.
RISING FUEL PRICES COULD IMPACT ON AFTERMARKET REVENUES
Credit ratings agency Moody’s says aftermarket revenues could be under threat from rising fuel prices in Europe. The company says that as motorists continue to use their cars less the demand for service items and spare parts could fall, impacting on aftermarket revenues.
HALFORDS TOLD TO CHANGE "MISLEADING" ADVERT
Halfords Autocentres has been told that an advert on its website claiming customers could save up to 50 percent on main dealer pricing must not appear again in its current form. The ruling from the ASA upholds a complaint made against the company by the SMMT.
2013 CAT Awards - voting now open
The voting stage of the 2013 CAT Awards is now underway. There are 34 people and companies looking for victory, so take a look at the riders and runners and tell us who deserves it the most. The winners in each category will be announced at the annual CAT Awards Ceremony in February.