Skip to main content
CAT Car Aftermarket Trader

Main navigation

  • CAT Awards 2026
  • News
  • Features
  • Business
  • Insight
  • Directory
  • Sign up
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  1. Home
  2. News

Latest news

Read more News articles
MOT testing bay

Industry calls for MOT test fee rise

Independent Garages Association leads calls to increase current cap from unsustainable level

19 August 2026

Read more about Industry calls for MOT test fee rise
Part worn tyres

Industry unites to tackle dangerous rise in part-worn tyres

New campaign warns that part-worn tyres represent a dangerous false economy for motorists and a growing concern for garages

10 August 2026

Read more about Industry unites to tackle dangerous rise in part-worn tyres
Steve Horne, GSF CEO

GSF Car Parts “challenging the status quo” in polarised aftermarket

CEO Steve Horne on the emergence of a two-speed sector as operators weigh up the cost of investment

03 August 2026

Read more about GSF Car Parts “challenging the status quo” in polarised aftermarket
Used cars on a forecourt

Used car vendors urged to 'focus on fundamentals' when preparing stock

28 July 2026

Read more about Used car vendors urged to 'focus on fundamentals' when preparing stock
GSF TechFest red hats

GSF TechFest: Coventry show highlights very best of the industry

All the highlights from GSF's juggernaut aftermarket show in Coventry

22 July 2026

Read more about GSF TechFest: Coventry show highlights very best of the industry
Schaeffler’s new E-Axle Repair Tool

New Schaeffler tool highlights how to repair EV motors instead of replace

Breakthrough in ability to repair electric motors thanks to new E-Axle Repair Tool from Schaeffler

14 July 2026

Read more about New Schaeffler tool highlights how to repair EV motors instead of replace
Automechanika Frankfurt

Vehicle manufacturers return for Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Show preview: why you can't afford to miss AM Frankfurt this September

07 July 2026

Read more about Vehicle manufacturers return for Automechanika Frankfurt 2026
Eurorepar

New Stellantis workshop support scheme to boost Eurorepar expansion

Backing for Eurorepar will aim to grow parts sales and increase network size

30 June 2026

Read more about New Stellantis workshop support scheme to boost Eurorepar expansion
Delphi Make Some Noise campaign launch

Delphi launches new 'Make Some Noise' campaign

New campaign encourages garage owners and techs to opt for high quality braking components

22 June 2026

Read more about Delphi launches new 'Make Some Noise' campaign
Refrigerant bottle

Warning issued over illegal refrigerant cylinders

12 June 2026

Read more about Warning issued over illegal refrigerant cylinders

Industry Insights

  • AA: why there's a role to suit you AA: why there's a role to su…
    Sponsored article by the AA…
  • Klea® Edge™ 444A: An alternative air conditioning refrigerant for the automotive aftermarket Klea® Edge™ 444A: An alterna…
    Sponsored article by Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials…
  • What's actually selling in the independent aftermarket? Factor Sales knows. What's actually selling in t…
    Sponsored article by: Factor Sales…
  • How BM engineered a one-off CAT for a Car SOS classic How BM engineered a one-off …
    Promoted article by BM Catalysts…
  • BM Catalysts: Investment, stock and delivery BM Catalysts: Investment, st…
    Promoted article by BM Catalysts…
  • UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 – Register Your Interest UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2…
    Sponsored article by UK Garage & Bodyshop Event…
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
Quick Search
  • News
  • Features
  • Business
  • Insight
Legal bits
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Cookies Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Complaints
Information
  • About Us
  • Get in touch
ipso-regulated
footer-logo

CAT magazine is part of Haymarket Media Group, a Certified B Corp™

© Haymarket Media Group 2026

Follow CAT on your social channels

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn