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CAT AWARDS 2020: ALL THE WINNERS

Find out who won at our annual celebration of the aftermarket's leading figures

11 February 2020

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DEALER GROUP COMPLAINS ABOUT 'AGGRESSIVE PRICING" OF TRADE CLUBS

VMs restructuring parts distribution models has made selling spares 'less attractive' fro franchises, says John Grose

20 June 2019

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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.

05 April 2018

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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.

05 April 2018

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ACEA DROPS A1/B1 AND INTRODUCES C5

Old specs to be discontinued as new oil sequence is introduced. Our CAT Editor reports the latest.

15 January 2018

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CAT Newsletter: Get all the news in the aftermarket... Free of charge

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24 November 2017

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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

01 November 2017

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AUTOMECHANIKA IN REVIEW

Our CAT Ed. Greg Whitaker provides a full review of this year's Automechanika Birmingham show.

05 July 2017

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GSF, BBC SUPERFACTORS AND A1 ADD LOCATIONS

Three chains have recently added to their networks, following the firms' ongoing expansion plans.

12 June 2017

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KEEPING IN LINE WITH TRADITION

Production Director Ian Hughes shows CAT around Wilcox Limousines in Wigan, Lancashire.

02 June 2017

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