15 Nov 2026
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ECP expands

EURO CAR PARTS (ECP) has opened new branches in Bristol, Liverpool and Peterborough. Read More

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Double retest fee

MIKE Owen, head of the garage section in the IAAF, told a conference that he believes that making the price of a retest double that… Read More

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Garage competition back for 2011

Organisers of the annual Golden Garages competition have launched the 2011 contest that last year attracted thousands of motorists to vote for the best service… Read More

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Security info unlocked

CAR manufacturers will have to provide security technical information to mechanics nationwide, regardless of their brand affiliation, the EU has ruled.To ensure the information doesn’t… Read More

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Kitemark boost

A BODY repair shop has secured new business since gaining the Kitemark over three years ago when it was the first bodyshop in Lancashire and… Read More

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Movers and shakers

TWO INDUSTRY appointments have been announced this week. Euro Car Parts (ECP) has appointed former Halfords divisional manager Andy Hamilton, pictured here, as its operations… Read More

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Red tape woes

/>&# />A study by the not-for-profit Forum of Private Business found that just 28% of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe the Tory/Lib Dem Coalition… Read More

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Cash grants

The WOMEN and Work scheme is operated through the IMI and gives £400 to businesses that invest in their female staff.www.autocity.org.ukemmal@motor.org.uk… Read More