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WHAT ARE LOW SAPS OILS?
Why are there five different standards for low-ash oil? find out in our guide
FURLOUGHED WORKERS AND YOUR BUSINESS
BY: Tina Chander is a Partner at Midlands-based Wright Hassall solicitors Note: This article originally appeared in CAT May 2020 Not that long ago, you would be forgiven if you’d never heard the word ‘furlough’ […]
STEELS THE ANSWER IN MODERN GASKETS
We know what a gasket is, but what does it actually do, and how? Our CAT Editor provides the answer.
DEATH OF A BUSINESS PARTNER
It’s a subject that most avoid, but having a business partner die without a will can lead to serious problems
SUCCESSION PLANNING: WHO SHOULD TAKE THE REIGNS?
By: Neil Pattemore, Xen Consultancy Perhaps you’ve got one eye on retirement – but is handing over your business to a family member the best plan? For those of you who can still remember […]
YOUR STAFF ARE YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET
Stock rotation and liabilities are one thing, but your company is only as good as the people in it, so invest in them to reap the rewards, urges Mike Owen
How to win friends and employ people
You don’t want to get off on the wrong foot with a new member of staff, so Mark Stevens explains how to make sure hiring your first worker works well
Don’t under-pay your workers
According to pay monitoring site Payscale, motor mechanics can earn as little as £9474 per year, while a parts advisor earns, at the lowest point, just £15,510. Considering that these numbers are the mid point of the salaries reported, the pay might actually be much worse. The Low Pay Commission has reported in the past that motor trades and retail are problem areas for them.
NEWS
Movers and Shakers: GYS take…All the latest changes from across the sector, including new roles, promotions, and retirements...
CAT Awards nominationsTaking place in February at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel, the CAT Awards celebrates all of the best in the UK automotive aftermarket...
Government warned to not for…Business secretary Jonathan Reynold announced that Westminster will now consult with car makers to find “options for a better way forward”...
GSF Car Parts partners with …The partnership will see both parties collaborate on range development and product sourcing...
Aftermarket employers are pu…Motorists face continued delays to servicing and repairs as data suggests there are more than 20,000 vacancies across sector...