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Collaboration, not competition, is key to independent garage growth

Isolated garages could struggle to survive in a fast-moving business environment

04 November 2025

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eBay promises more OEM/aftermarket suppliers via new programmes

BMW, Renault and Toyota are among the biggest car firms signed up with eBay – but it's eyeing further expansion

19 June 2025

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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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"The world is not running out of rubber" - Continental Tyres' UK tech boss

Why the Russian dandelion is the next big thing in tyre production

05 October 2023

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LKQ's Andy Hamilton on Covid, supply chain issues, and what's next

UK and Ireland CEO also speaks about what's good, what’s bad, what’s changed, and why we're well behind in training workers of the future

17 August 2023

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Employing illegal workers can be costly

Illegal immigration and illegal working are topics that are high on the agenda for many in government. With stories of immigrants attempting Channel crossings and data published by the government over illegal workers caught, employers do need to understand their obligations when taking on staff. The penalties are too stiff to ignore.

25 May 2023

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Q&A: Craig McCracken

Recently elected IAAF President, Arnold Clark Autoparts' Group Factor Manager tells us his plans to boost engagement

30 March 2023

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Turning lead into Platinum

Chris Taylor, founder of Platinum Batteries, recalls his journey to the top through thick and thin

29 September 2022

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Interview: Mandhira Kapur and the UK's newest parts distributor

'It's a great time to come in and give the market a shake up'

10 August 2022

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Archive Interview: Paddy Hopkirk MBE

Rally icon Paddy Hopkirk was selling accessories and consumables long before his success in the Monte.

27 July 2022

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