While delegates had the usual meet and greet with suppliers, The recent Andrew Page backed-event turned its focus to the latest requirements for MOT tester training.
Factor & supplier news
KEEPING IT LOCAL AS AN INDEPENDENT
Driving rain had been a feature of our past few days on the road, but fortunately the sun came out when we paid ABC Auto Factors a visit.
TRAINING CENTRE FOR TESTING TIMES
IGA Director Stuart James takes us on tour around the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills in Warwickshire.
WHEN CAN EMPLOYERS MAKE CUTS TO EMPLOYEE'S WAGES?
Deductions are a legal minefield but employers should tread carefully if cuts to staff wages need to be made, writes Adam Bernstein
REMANUFACTURER CALLS FOR CLEAR BUILD SPECS
A remanufacturer has hit out over a lack of defined specs from OEs, resulting in mixed quality between reman suppliers.
HALFORD'S RETAIL PERFORMS WELL, BUT CYCLE SALES DEFLATE
Big-box retailer Halfords announces a rise across its accessories, technology and consumables but a decline in cycling revenue.
FACTOR MOVEMENTS OVER THE SUMMER
GROUPAUTO's parent company Alliance Automotive Group acquires seven motor factors in the first half of 2016
WHEN THE OFFER IS ON THE COUNTER
When you quit, expect a leaving card, cakes...and possibly a counter offer. But can you have your cake and eat it?
ADMINISTRATOR PUTS 'DIPSTIX' UP FOR SALE
IP of garage comparison site to be sold by administrators. Closing date for offers Thursday July 14
'DIPSTIX' UP FOR GRABS
IP of former garage aggregator goes up for sale: Closing date July 14.