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In the world of motorcycle-engine derived cars and kit vehicles, there are only a handful of names worth mentioning. One of those names is Andy Bates.
John Genge lays out his top tips for making the most from your partnerships
There is a lot of brave talk in this world. Some speak of nailing down suppliers, some of hammering down prices and only recently we heard of farmers, disgusted over the reduction of their wholesale milk prices, causing blockades outside dairies and threatening to pour milk down the drain. One way or another, there is a trend towards adversarial relationships with suppliers - but is that good?
eBay Motors has challenged TV mechanic Edd China and BTCC star Tom Onslow Cole at Snetterton racetrack. The dynamic duo are tasked with turning a milk float into a race car using only parts and accessories sourced from eBay Motors.
Parts Alliance member CES (UK) has attached ‘significant investment’ to accelerate expansion plans and strengthen its already key position in the UK aftermarket. The exact source and size of the investment is not being revealed at this stage.
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The aftermarket had a huge amount of fun at the second CAT karting event last night.
Sixty of the finest aftermarket drivers descended on Daytona in Milton Keynes to do battle on the outdoor track.
Great news to hear that the service, maintenance and repair industry has increased in value to nearly £9 billion in 2011.
That figure excludes the value of MOTs, too, so the pickings are even more rich than this total suggests.
The value of the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) industry has grown to be worth almost £9 billion in 2011, the latest Castrol Professional Car Servicing and Repair Trend Tracker report has revealed. Data in the report shows that the value of SMR, excluding MOT work and VAT increased by 6.3 percent between 2010 and 2011.
Autodata is celebrating its 40th year of business, having first been registered in 1972. August marks the technical supplier’s 40th birthday, and the brand has taken the opportunity to re-inform technicians of its offering. At the front of Autodata’s package is the Online 3 system, which Autodata says is now used by the majority of its subscribers.
A motorist paralysed in an accident believed to be caused by part-worn tyres is warning other drivers to think twice before using them. Keith Johnston from Tyne and Weir suffered his injuries following an accident earlier this year.
ACDelco’s Lee Quinney has been appointed as Director of the company's aftermarket activities in the UK and Europe. As a reward for his five and a half years of service to ACDelco, as well as the company’s growth within the UK and European markets, parent company General Motors announced the appointment late last week.
