Caroline Lake about her fascination with engines from an early age and how it led to her decision to set up a garage targeting woman customers in particular
Garage news
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: RENAULT MEGANE (2009 ONWARDS)
This month sees us focus on the stylish Renault Mégane. The hatchback has established itself as a mainstay in the hatchback market alongside the likes of Volkswagen, Vauxhall and Ford, with this model now into its third generation, which we are focusing on here
For when you need a break clause…
Rebecca Watkins clarifies the legal jargon surrounding the break clause in commercial property leasing contracts and how to use it safely
Return-to-Work scheme to go live
Will a new scheme to get more sick staff back to work quicker really be useful? Andrew Moore analyses the issue
CAT Garage Lives: American Autoparts
Mike Lintern recounts the tale of his journey from journalist to American hot-rod and vehicle specialist
BG Automotive extends its sump plug range
BG Automotive has extended its range of individually packed sump plugs to 41, covering more than 10,000 applications
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: BMW 5 SERIES (2003-2011)
This month sees us focus on another fleet favourite, the BMW 5 Series. The mid-sized Beemer has established itself as a common sight on UK roads, with this model now into its sixth generation, although we are focusing on the fifth gen also known as the E60 and E61 range
Terraclean’s London cab wins Two Ball Rally
After a 1200-mile trip around Europe in an old London taxi, the Terraclean on Tour team came out on top in the Two Ball Rally, raising £5000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in the process
Don’t lose out on a commercial lease
Commercial leasing contracts are notoriously difficult to end. Steven Sidkin reads through the small print. How often do companies read the contracts they sign? In one case, a few years ago, a company began leasing a tyre fitting machine and balancer on a five-year term. The advantage to it doing so lay in what appeared to be a reasonably lucrative return in the margin that could be made on tyres, which were also to be supplied
Wulf Gaertner sells IMC to boost Meyle’s US market share
German aftermarket supplier Wulf Gaertner AG, parent company of Meyle, has announced it has parted ways with its American subsidiary IMC