Garage news

Euro Car Parts and MANN+HUMMEL have entered into a new agreement which will see the filter company join the factor’s product offer from early in 2014

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has built a new partnership to give technicians the opportunity to gain their ATA DAB accreditation.

Vehicle manufacturers are not supporting the independent aftermarket adequately says the Independent Garage Association (IGA)

Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the Volkswagen Polo and turn our attention to the Vauxhall Insignia. Now in its second generation this car remains a firm favourite with fleet drivers. In this issue we are focusing on the first generation Insignia.

Denso and Motor Parts Direct have joined forces to inspire the next generation of technicians at a special event host by South Devon College. The day will mark the recent relocation of MPD to nearby the college by hosting two technical sessions for students of the Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course

Outgoing IAAF Chief Executive Brian Spratt says the aftermarket's future 'is not in selling crap parts and turning a blind eye', but to show the sector is behind quality and responsible enough to deserve the trust of consumers and legislators

The IGA has delivered an early Christmas present for all its members by freezing prices for a third year. The decision to keep the membership costs the same was made after the IGA had managed to streamline its business and pass the savings on to its members

Groupauto has already set its sights on 2014 and its AutoCare conference. Next year’s event for its independent garage members will not only see it brought forward two months to April, but also a move to a new venue. The switch from Stoneleigh, Warwickshire to the Telford International Centre, Shropshire is being made on the back of the successful motor factor conference earlier this year.

Thatcham has urged the Government to take caution when making changes to the automotive industry apprenticeships. It added that while it is in full support of the programme and putting employers in control, the current system employed by the sector is working well

Joint owner Mark Walker talks to CAT about realising his dream of owning a garage. From the age of 14, Walker has wanted to own a garage, after working at a backstreet workshop helping out. By the time he was selling new cars for Peter Gilder Audi in Sheffield, he believed it was a dream he no longer wanted