Federation Chief Exec warns of a changing automotive landscape
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ASA DELETES DPF REMOVAL ADVERT
Watchdog bans 'misleading' advert, but page remains live
IAM ROADSMART LAUNCH BITE-SIZE DRIVING COURSES
IAM RoadSmart has begun phase two of its business strategy by launching a range of bite size safety sessions for drivers in the B2B and B2C sector.
EXETER TRADE SHOW DRAWS LARGE CROWD
A very high turnout was recorded at a regional trade show organised by the Parts Alliance in Exeter.
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE TESTED
It's a financial burden for all employers, but can the National Minimum Wage be turned to your advantage?
AUTUMN STATEMENT: AFTERMARKET REACTION
Chancellor sets out his stall and the motor trade reacts
ISSUES FACING INDEPENDENTS 'MORE COMPLEX THAN EVER'
Garage entrepreneur Andy Savva, filled a seminar room at a recent trade show to raise awareness of the challenging issues facing the independent sector.
NFDA: 'MORE PEOPLE USING FRANCHISE WORKSHOPS'
A recent survey conducted by the RMI’s National Francise Dealer Association (NFDA) found that more people are using franchise dealerships for aftersales than six months ago. Apparently, 35 percent of people use franchise dealers for aftersales compared to 30 percent of people using independent garages.
The survey polled 1,000 consumers across the UK in a 15 minute online survey. The objectives were to ‘explore current consumer perceptions of franchised dealers and their competitors’ as well as to ‘understand consumer aftersales behaviour’.
AUTOINFORM GOES LIVE THIS WEEKEND
There's still just about time to get your hands on a ticket for the training event this weekend.
HOW TO RSVP A REFERENCE REQUEST
You might be tempted to put exactly what you think of a former employee – but be warned that it is a legal minefield, writes Phil Richardson