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8 June 2011
Comline around the clock
8 June 2011PARTS supplier Comline, has announced that the addition of an overnight third shift, which changes its warehouse into a 24 hour operation, has resulted in… Read More
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1 June 2011
4-2-2: ‘Red Tape’ website deluged with comments
1 June 2011The ‘red tape challenge’ site was set up in the last week of May, following the Department for Transport’s strategy to reduce unnecessary legislation from… Read More
NEWS 
1 June 2011
IMI concerned over skills gap
1 June 2011Industry body IMI has expressed concern over the vacancies caused by the skills shortage in the motor trade compared with the wider economy.The institution has… Read More
NEWS 
31 May 2011
FER react to rogue workshop
31 May 2011THE Federation of Engine Remanufacturers has commended the actions of the Metropolitan Police after its officers raided a West London engine repair business in Southall… Read More
NEWS 
25 May 2011
4-2-2: Italian official favours annual testing
25 May 2011A proposal for switching away from 4-2-2 and adopting annual testing has been mooted by a trade official in ItalyEugenio Razelli, president of ANFIA, roughly… Read More
NEWS 
23 May 2011
Average pothole damage bill £335
23 May 2011Britain’s worst roads have been named and shamed on a website set up by an insurance companyAccording to insurer Warranty Direct, the average repair bill… Read More
NEWS 
23 May 2011
Trade warned over insurance rules
23 May 2011The Government is warning the public and the motor trade alike that all vehicles must be insured or covered by a SORN declaration – regardless… Read More
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23 May 2011
DfT pledge to ‘cut red tape’
23 May 2011The Department for Transport is to hold a ‘Red Tape Challenge’Junior Transport Minister Mike Penning said: “We are calling on everyone: consumers, businesses and volunteer… Read More
NEWS 23 March 2011
Black news
23 March 2011A specialist tyre maker has been left fuming following press criticism of one of its products. Taiwan-based Maxxis produce a range of rubber for both… Read More
NEWS 23 March 2011
Impact back
23 March 2011A bodyshop in Birmingham has reopened eight months after being completely gutted by fire. Following a £1.5m total refit, involving brand new equipment, workstations… Read More