Flames can be the cause of many accidents in the workshop; but what are the realistic alternatives to using a naked flame?
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LONDON MAYOR PROPOSES SCRAPPAGE AND TOUGH ULEZ
Wider, tougher ultra-low emissions zone to be implemented sooner than anticipated. Mayor Kahn also calls for re-introduction of nationwide scrap page scheme
GETTING A WARM GLOW IN SLOVENIA
CAT takes a trip to central Europe to visit Hidria - a producer of OE components and glow plugs in Slovenia
DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
Running a garage would be easy if it wasn’t for the customers. Andy Savva has some tips for dealing with complaints.
CUSTOMER DATA LEAK FROM RMI MEMBERS
RMI Bodyshops has reported a data leak from its members' repairer's management system, that may have been sold to third party legal firms.
USING TECHNOLOGY TO BOOST PROFITS
We all know that aftermarket deals are closed with a firm handshake and a game of golf... but is this a very old fashioned methodology?
COLD COMFORT FOR EURO 5 DIESELS
Euro 5 diesels could be operating with ‘pollution controls partly turned off'
Pollution from many popular diesel vehicles gets much worse in cold weather, according to a report.
Information compiled by test data firm Emissions Analytics suggests that Euro 5 vehicles are the most affected.
SECURING THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB
PG Automotive Director Pri Chauhan, outlines the simple steps aftermarket hiring managers should take between offering a new hire post and when the employee actually starts.
THE BEST IN THE SOUTH WEST
Mike Best Auto Components Manager Clare Butler, shows us around an old-style factor open evening in Cornwall
WILL YOU USE THE POWER OF SUGGESTION?
What level of input should employees have on the running of your business? Andy Savva investigates