Will Rimell

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John Ball will step down as MOT Chairman of the RMI in May. Ball says he has enjoyed his time as Chairman of the federation’s MOT wing, and he is pleased to have played a lead role in defeating the frequency challenge. He says his efforts have been more than justified.

Three companies are taking on the infamous three peaks challenge for BEN in the coming months. Throughout June and July teams from KYB, Inchcape UK and Porsche will be taking on the tallest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales to raise funds for the automotive industry charity.

Motor Codes has announced the top 20 garages in the UK. As part of its Garage of the Year competition Motor Codes asked consumers to vote for their favourite garages. From all over the UK nominations flooded in, leading to the top 100 being announced some weeks ago.

Congratulations to all of the CAT team members who ran Sunday's London Marathon for BEN, the automotive charity, and thanks for all of the generous donations so far. We had three direct entrants taking part - David Harris, Jonathan Whitehead and Martin Lee - and all finished.

Codes and licensing is the subject of much debate in the aftermarket. Some argue the industry is mature enough to regulate itself, while others maintain that mandatory garage licensing is the only way forward. This month we ask the CAT Council for their view.

ABP celebrates more ATA accreditation

Euro Car Parts is celebrating the official opening of its 100th branch in the UK. The Harrow branch has been operating for almost three weeks, however today marked the official opening of the site, and a visit from the borough's Mayor, Cllr Mrinal Choudhury.

Two years ago things looked bleak for Powerdrive DFIS Ltd. Its future was far from certain following a fire that had almost destroyed the business. Today however, the garage is going from strength to strength. Owners Ian Crowley and Stuart Mohamed explain how they have risen from the ashes.

As many of you will by now have heard, several members of the CAT team are running this weekend's London Marathon. Our team will be pounding the streets to raise money for the automotive industry charity, BEN.