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Charge-point legislation boost for EVs?

23 November 2021

EVs may have received another boost, with the government set to make EV charge-points a legal requirement for new-build homes, as well as new supermarkets… Read More

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Castrol launches new large garage programme

3 November 2021

Castrol has launched a new own branded workshop programme for larger independents, with the first garage to take it on based in Warwickshire.Castrol Auto Service… Read More

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Bodyshop/MOT centre installs new HR system

1 November 2021

A Herefordshire bodyshop and MOT centre has become the first business of its type to take on In-House HR, developed by 21-year-old entrepreneur John Moody. Read More

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Autumn Budget 2021: The sector reacts

27 October 2021

In his second Budget of the year, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a number of measures that will affect businesses in the aftermarket. Looking broadly, fuel… Read More

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Feel the buzz as Bee Cool joins Eurorepar

22 October 2021

Kettering-based air-con specialists Bee Cool has joined the Eurorepar Car Service (ERCS) network. The Bee Cool business, which has a network of… Read More

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Promotion at SMP Europe

22 October 2021

SMP Europe has promoted Martin Turner to the role of Marketing Director. He was previously the company’s Internet Sales Manager.Commenting on his new role, Martin… Read More

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New President/COO at The Parts Alliance

24 September 2021

The Parts Alliance has appointed Mark Eburne as its new President and COO. Mark previously had senior roles at a range of organisations across… Read More

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New BDM at WAI

24 September 2021

WAI has taken on Richard Davies as Business Development Manager. He comes to the company with a background of more than 30 years in in… Read More

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How low can you go?

14 September 2021

Garages that are not set up to service lowered cars could be missing out on a major potential income stream, with interest in lowered car… Read More

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Investors in People – a recruitment tool?

9 July 2021

After running a successful repair centre for 20 years, it was clear that finding quality staff to grow and improve our business was becoming more… Read More