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Apprentice numbers up at parts group
16 November 2012THE GROWING popularity of apprentice employment is reflected in figures released by aftermarket business group The Parts Alliance, which show a 200% increase through their… Read More
Automotive technician news
16 November 2012A new route in ATA was announced at BBC broadcasting house last week – the ATA DAB assessment has been created for technicians wanting to… Read More
Five percent decline for suppliers: Report
9 November 2012CREDIT rating agency Moody’s has turned its attention to the parts aftermarket. As a result of fuel prices increasing, the group, famous for its ability… Read More
Halfords Autocentre in ASA row
7 November 2012THE Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against Halfords Autocentres. The complaint was raised by the SMMT and concerned a promotion on Autocentre’s website… Read More
Independent numbers down
2 November 2012THE NUMBER of vehicle service and repair outlets in the UK dropped by 22 per cent during the period 2001 to 2011 – from 27,159… Read More
Label law goes live
1 November 2012stEuropean regulation 1222/2009 is intended to provide easy-to-understand buying information on tyres in three areas – rolling resistance, wet grip and external rolling noise. The… Read More
Andrew Page delays sale
26 October 2012The special automotive Tool Sale planned for the next few days at the Andrew Page Limited branch in Farnborough, Hampshire has had to be postponed.thThe… Read More
OFT secures clocking conviction
26 October 2012A USED car dealer has appeared in court having pleaded guilty to mileage fraud. Colin Ogle was arrested following the OFT executing a warrant at… Read More
UK loses Transit
25 October 2012FORD has announced the end of Transit production in Southampton in a bitter, if not unexpected blow to UK manufacturing.The firm also announced that stamping… Read More