The month gone has seen a number of supply arrangement deals being signed by major aftermarket companies. CAT reports.
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A DROP OF THE GOOD OLD GREEN STUFF
We keep it clean as CAT takes a trip to the Deb Denby Site - the place where the infamous Swarfega is made
DISCIPLINING STAFF: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Every manager will have to call a disciplinary hearing at some stage but there are some simple steps to make the process fair and legal
THE RENAULT LAGUNA II (2001-2008)
One car that was known to be problematic when it came out of warranty was the second generation Renault Laguna. CAT gives the vehicle a full inspection.
ANGER FROM AFTERMARKET OVER NEW ZAFIRA RECALL
Vauxhall announces a new recall after an electrical problem caused some of its Zafira B models to burst into flames.
ECONOMIES OF SCALE
Neil Pattemore The giant factors are beginning to specialise – are there any business lessons from this?
[caption id="attachment_17702" align="alignleft" width="204"] NEIL PATTEMORE
Business analyst at XEN Consultancy for the aftermarket[/caption]
You may have noticed in last month’s magazine that there has been a spate of acquisitions in the parts distribution sector recently.
Sillars airs views on 4-1-1 ahead of IAM rebrand
IAM Boss Sarah Sillars airs her views on 4-1-1
TAKEN TO TRIBUNAL: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CLAIM
Solicitor Mark Stevens outlines the appropriate steps employers should take when summoned to a tribunal.
INSURANCE LOSS ADJUSTORS - WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY USE ONE?
Big commercial claims are often complex, so it pays to have the right people in your corner says Ashley Minors
NEW SCRAPPAGE SCHEME DEBATED FOR DIESEL VEHICLES
Policy Exchange has suggested that a new scrappage scheme be introduced for almost all diesel cars.