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Aftermarket skills gap one of the worst in UK

Vacancy rate is 43% above the average for all UK sectors, IMI report reveals

12 March 2024

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GSF opens new Wembley branch as it plots further London sites

Brand has a network of more than 180 branches; by 2025 this will grow to more than 200

05 March 2024

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Aftermarket firms that've failed to pay living wage named

One MOT centre owned employees more than £15,000; businesses were publicly named and shamed by the government

29 February 2024

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'Reinstate tax breaks so aftermarket can prepare for EV era' - IMI

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt must bring back the super-deduction as part of the upcoming Spring Budget

22 February 2024

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Decision to shelve MOT changes hailed as win for common sense

Government decision comes after criticism of garages being left in the dark

29 January 2024

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Campaign launched to highlight aftermarket's repair role

Right to Repair Campaign looks to show owners that they have more choice than just going to a dealership, allowing for more competitive pricing

17 January 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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Costs, taxes and energy bills are biggest worries for garages in 2024

Motor Ombudsman has released the results to its annual survey

09 January 2024

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Garages pushed to shun paper MOT certificates

Testing process is set to go paperless by the end of the year, says DVSA

03 January 2024

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Hella to take full control of Hella Pagid brake parts firm

Partner TMD Friction has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the joint-venture

01 December 2023

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