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BUSINESS PLANNING
25 August 2020Recent turbulent and unprecedented events across the world have put all of us, especially those running garage businesses, under extreme stress and pain from losing… Read More
Just break the cycle
20 August 2020Do you ever get that feeling? You know the one. You turn the key in the ignition, the car cranks, cranks some more, and then… Read More
Faulty and unsafe cars for sale across South West
17 July 2020One in three used cars looked at as part of an investigation into second-hand car sales across the South West were faulty or unsafe, Trading… Read More
OESAA offering 3,000 free garage packs
17 July 2020The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is offering garages the chance to get one of 3,000 free ‘Back on Track’ packs of workshop essentials… Read More
Frank Oz: Part two
15 July 2020I find it difficult to comprehend the events of the last month since returning from Australia. The temptation to write exclusively about Covid-19 and the… Read More
What a difference a year makes – 2019 MOT tester caught driving without MOT
11 June 2020While the current MOT extension means many vehicles are on the road having not had a test for more than a year, and it’s totally… Read More
Frank Oz: Part one
11 June 2020If my topics are measured by the readers on variety and technical content, then this month’s offering should not disappoint. As I am writing, I… Read More
Franchised dealers back in business
1 June 2020While garages were able to remain open through COVID-19 lockdown, new car showrooms were required to shut, but from today (Monday 1 June), franchised dealers… Read More