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“Import more mechanics” or aftermarket garages will grind to a halt, government told

The sector is in an employment pit with vacancy rates at 5.1 per 100 employees, its highest point in 21 years

18 July 2024

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Autotech Group announces a host of leadership changes

Moves come as company transitions into a new phase under the leadership of CEO Simon King

01 March 2024

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Parts in Motion bought by Alliance Automotive Group

The online-only brand, which sells 250,000 automotive components and accessories, posts annual sales of £20 million

06 February 2024

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Major top-end restructure at Ring Automotive

Lighting and electronics firm wants to align the business “with the changing landscape of the automotive aftermarket"

22 January 2024

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Dealing with the cost of living crisis as an employer

There are ways to help struggling employees, but caution is advised as you might inadvertently discriminate against other parts of the workforce

05 September 2023

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LKQ Corporation acquires commercial parts distributor Digraph

Takeover, which means the firm "has a bright future as part of the group" will also see boss James Rawson stand-down

19 July 2023

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Car dealership team doubles in size after taking on closed rival's staff

Cumbria-based Matt Johnson Prestige team grows to 11 following closure of nearby dealership

14 June 2023

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New ownership for wheel servicing specialist Pro-Align

Pro-Align has announced a change of ownership following the retirement of two of its founding directors

13 June 2023

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Can we hear it for the four-day week?

The four-day week is the future of employment – that’s why I took the plunge, writes Colin Bryce

16 May 2023

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Automotive vacancy rates start to fall

The chronic shortage of staff in our sector is showing signs of easing, according to the IMI.

28 October 2022

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