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Hazy shade of winter

3 February 2020

Many cars will be entering the Winter having been simultaneously neglected and under-driven since March, which isn’t a good combination. Now is the time to… Read More

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Subscription versus submission? Preparing for the on-demand future

19 August 2019

“Nothing is ever going to change, and everything is going to be alright forever” is usually the last thing said by a business owner, just… Read More

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Exact Fit – TRICO launches new display

26 July 2019

TRICO has unveiled its new planogram design with signage, which allows retailers to display its entire Exact Fit range to customers – using just a… Read More

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Here comes the flood: The Parts Alliance open evening attracts 250

25 June 2019

he unprecedented rain and flooding that lashed much of Britain recently did not deter keen garage owners in the midlands from attending an open evening… Read More

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Ring Spring Spectacular is sprung

3 April 2019

Ring customers are in with a chance of winning £3,000 worth of prizes, including TVs, iPads, Xboxes and Amazon Echo devices through the company’s Spring… Read More

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Trust my garage hits TV

3 April 2019

Trust My Garage hits TV A TV campaign promoting the Trust My Garage (TMG) Code of Practice is now running. The Independent Garage Association (IGA)… Read More

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SMPE plans UK growth

7 March 2019

Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE) has announced investment plans for its UK facility.The engine management specialist is currently recruiting engineers for its Nottingham site, which… Read More

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The Parts Alliance’s 2018 ‘Winter Trade Show’ breaks all records

11 December 2018

The Parts Alliance’s Winter Trade Show returned to Sandy Park recently and smashed all previous attendance records for the event800 visitors from over 600 Parts… Read More

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Cash in for Christmas with TRICO and MAFCO AUTOBAR

22 November 2018

MAFCO Autobar and TRICO have teamed up to deliver an early Christmas bonus to customers, with their “Cash In For Christmas” promotion. In the run… Read More

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Customer care in the garage business

3 October 2018

Customer care is vital to the survival of most companies. Without customers we do not exist. This is extremely important in the independent repair sector… Read More