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GSF owner Sukhpal Ahluwalia: "It feels like we’re doing something genuinely exciting"

Euro Car Parts founder sits down with CAT to look back at last 12 months

30 September 2024

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Battery market to see rapid growth, say experts

The global demand for 12V battery technology will increase by 236 million batteries by 2040

17 September 2024

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How small workshops can thrive amid combustion car end

Key to keeping the older combustion car parc running will be the local independent garage. CAT talks with some of the UK's 35,000 firms

29 August 2024

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Can the aftermarket overcome its skills shortage?

Is the news all doom and gloom? We ask those in the know

13 August 2024

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"Up and down" parts supply could take years to return to normal

The effects of Covid and global conflicts are still being felt through the industry, although the situation shows signs of improvement

29 July 2024

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Garages worried as MOT tester training to move online

DVSA says change applies to all current testers and those returning from suspensions or lapses

16 July 2024

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Aftermarket's recruitment problem: how to buck the trend

The sector is in an employment pit with vacancy rates at 4.3 per 100 employees

08 July 2024

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Brexit: how has it affected the aftermarket?

From the cost of parts to law changes, we examine all the factors that have affected the sector since the 2020 departure

04 July 2024

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Why transitioning to EVs is a money maker for garages

One of main keys to profitability is because ICE-only parts are suffering from a higher inflation rate compared to their EV counterparts

24 June 2024

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Britain has a sick note culture - these are the actions employers can take

Figures from HSE reveal that some 35.2 million working days were lost by employees off sick

13 June 2024

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