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Garage complaints: How to avoid hassle and swiftly resolve disputes

The Motor Ombudsman recently reported record volumes of service and repair case submissions – we break down why, and what to do if you face a complaint

20 February 2025

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What a Labour government means for the aftermarket

Most pundits reckon, come the end of 4 July, that the next government will have a red tinge

30 May 2024

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Why falling inflation is "great news" for indy garages

Inflation, which measures the rate of price increases over time, hit their lowest levels for almost three years after electricity and gas prices fell

28 May 2024

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How to find finance as cost of living crisis bites

One source of worry for many is how to keep the financial plates spinning. We talk to the experts

14 May 2024

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How tax funds can be used to improve your business

Understanding the tax implications of spending on improvements compared with renovations to allow you to maximise claims for relief

25 March 2024

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Why pothole damage is booming business for garages

It may be bad news for motorists, but it’s a golden opportunity for the repair trade as suspension faults account for almost a third of all MOT failures

12 February 2024

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How to tackle garages' apprentice issue?

IGA tells CAT the aftermarket's "dirty" perception is one of the key reasons for just 23% of UK garages hiring trainees

10 January 2024

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Batteries: why size is not an indicator of compatibility

Looking at the muddled world of the replacement battery market

15 December 2023

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How to become 'king of the business jungle'

By: Yiano Ioannou, director of YCI ltd

Holidays, getaways and breaks from the ‘daily hustle’ are invaluable and vital for self-growth as we take time away from routine monotony that can suppress creativity, and I find New Year a great time for this, as the year’s business reaching the end of one chapter and a new start to the next. 

22 November 2023

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Debt recovery and the aftermarket

Businesses in our sector are in a time of unprecedented risk. Here's how to reduce it as much as is possible.

01 October 2023

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