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Cost of living crisis

Klarius boss: Energy and material costs hitting operations 'like a tsunami'

'No amount of of working with suppliers can protect end-consumers from the current cost price inflation' says CEO Brickhill

30 August 2022

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PRA urges government to cover petrol cost increases

'Razor-thin' margins of independent forecourt operators are under threat, ironically, because of rising energy costs.

30 August 2022

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Rise in operating costs now biggest concern for garages

A new poll finds 79% of those surveyed are finding conditions tough

14 July 2022

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Melett: Nickel price is increasing turbocharger costs

Ukraine war is driving up prices, sys turbo company

22 June 2022

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Over half of garages preparing to increase prices

Survey shos increasing parts prices, coupled with cost of living, is bringing workshops to increase rates

18 May 2022

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MOT Frequency comes up for debate... Again

4:2:2 back on the table as government considers ways to tackle cost of living crisis.

26 April 2022

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