ECP TO PROMOTE ‘GARAGE SERVICES’ OFFERING
National chain to market value-add services, such as alignment and AC in a new marketing push
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ANDREW PAGE: END OF AN ERA
After more than a century selling parts, the Andrew Page brand is being retired. We look at this once vast motor factor’s history
ECP BOSS: USED CAR SALES UPTURN IS ‘WELCOME BOOST’ TO INDEPENDENTS
Andy Hamilton suggests that more used cars changing hands can only be good for business
BUSINESS GEARS UP FOR MOT EXTENSION END
Garages, insurance companies and road safety groups welcome return of annual testing
MANCHESTER RECYCLER RECEIVES £600k INTERRUPTION LOAN
Scrapyard Automet Limited has secured a £600,000 Business Interruption Loan to support its cashflow during the crisis.
DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK…
…We’ve been here for years. The UK aftermarket reopens and prepares for a surge in business.
ANDREW PAGE BRANCH CLOSURES: STATEMENT FROM LKQ EURO CAR PARTS
The following statement has been issued by LKQ Euro Car Parts: “Our branch merger programme started last year, and it has already achieved some very strong results, driving improved customer service in the new, strengthened […]
SMMT PUSHES FOR POST-LOCKDOWN SCRAPPAGE SCHEME
Industry body suggests discounts for new cars to kickstart the industry, but the IAAF warns of dangerous consequences for the aftermarket
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ECP BOSS WARNS OF BLOCK EXEM…Andy Hamilton rails against VM 'mini monopolies' and demands that the UK government and the CMA take action in face of 'abuse' of the rules...
PRA BOSS CALLS FOR FORECOURT…'Forecourt workers are essential and should be exempt from self-isolation requirements if fully vaccinated', say PRA...
YORKSHIRE EXHAUST SPECIALIST…Leeds-based firm had been a UAN member and employed over 60 people...
NEW TRADE COALITION FORMED T…AFCAR comprises of bosses from four major UK trade bodies...
HALFORDS TO HIRE 700 TECHNIC…Chain hiring following a busy year for vehicle mobile servicing and pedal cycles...
NEW ISSUE OUT NOW: CAT SUMMER 2021
- RETIREMENT PLANING: How best to hand over the reins
- TIME FOR A NEW ADMINISTRATION:, Pre-pack administration is rarely popular with creditors, but will legal changes help?
- THE PARTS ALLIANCE: Changes are afoot at the business group, following senior resignations Read More
