IP of garage comparison site to be sold by administrators. Closing date for offers Thursday July 14
Administration
'DIPSTIX' UP FOR GRABS
IP of former garage aggregator goes up for sale: Closing date July 14.
ARCHIVE: ANDREW PAGE CHAIRMAN INTERVIEW
While CAT is unable to visit businesses in person, we instead bring you some of our favourite archive features from the past few years. This interview with Jim Sumner, the then Chairman of Andrew Page was conducted in January 2016, some months before the firm went in to administration
The last time we caught up with Andrew Page was fifteen months ago. Back then, the company was going through a turbulent time, with rumours circulating throughout the aftermarket about the factor chain’s future, both long and short term.
CHANCELLOR PROPOSES MOT FREQUENCY CHANGE
George Osborne has announced a review of the MOT frequency, proposing that the first MOT for cars and motorbikes be increased from three years to four.
In his budget speech, the Chancellor said: “We will consult on extending the deadline for new cars and motorbikes to have their first MOT test from 3 years to 4 years, which would save motorists over £100m a year”.
MACCESS IN ADMINISTRATION
350 Jobs lost as wholesale chain founders. Pacific Retail and Godfrey Autoparts also in administration
ECP ACQUIRES 27 UA BRANCHES
Parts distributor Euro Car Parts (ECP) has acquired 27 former Unipart Automotive branches.
UNIPART AUTOMOTIVE FALLS
Car parts giant Unipart Automotive will appoint administrators this morning, with predicted job losses estimated to be between 1,200 and 1,300.