COLD SNAP BRINGS WELCOME RISE IN SALES
Vehicles with frozen brake drums, weak batteries and broken springs needed aftermarket attention
Winter
PROFITS SLUMP AT HALFORDS FOLLOWING MILD WINTER
Cycle sales volume up, but overall profits down at retailer
THE COMPLETE BATTERY SOLUTION FROM HELLA
Hella’s battery programme will help garages ensure this critical component is properly maintained all year round.
SUPPLIER UPDATE: WINTER DEALS
A couple of important supply deals have been signed this month. Find out what they are here.
GO OE THIS WINTER FOR SAFE BRAKING
To keep customers safe on winter roads, Pagid provides some useful tips and up-selling opportunities for garages, starting with the vehicle’s braking system.
ESSENTIAL WINTER VEHICLE CHECKS – BRAKE CALIPERS
Brake Engineering gets workshops prepared for those winter checks with particular attention to the vehicle’s braking system.
NEWS
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
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