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REACHING MORE CUSTOMERS
Divisional Director Steve Gray discusses the next steps for the Parts Alliance's new SCMF branch in Croydon.
THE CHANGING FACE OF RETAIL
After a grim few months on the High Street, we speak to retailers and suppliers in our sector to find how they have adapted.
ACEA DROPS A1/B1 AND INTRODUCES C5
Old specs to be discontinued as new oil sequence is introduced. Our CAT Editor reports the latest.
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STANDING OUT FROM THE COMPETITION
Powerflex Sales Director James Bourn, shows CAT around the firm's warehouse units in Uxbridge, Hillingdon
AUTOMECHANIKA IN REVIEW
Our CAT Ed. Greg Whitaker provides a full review of this year's Automechanika Birmingham show.
GSF, BBC SUPERFACTORS AND A1 ADD LOCATIONS
Three chains have recently added to their networks, following the firms' ongoing expansion plans.
KEEPING IN LINE WITH TRADITION
Production Director Ian Hughes shows CAT around Wilcox Limousines in Wigan, Lancashire.
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.