Garage news

More than a fifth of three to 10 year old cars are brought back to franchised workshops for service, maintenance and repair, despite it costing owners up to 35 percent more in labour rates

A new workshop poster campaign is being rolled out by the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association to deliver its messages about OE parts direct to independent garages in the UK and Ireland

LKQ Europe has announced Euro Car Parts founder Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia as its new Chairman, detailed plans for 200 UK branches and laid out ambitions to become Europe’s biggest parts distribution business. Martin Gray is also promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Euro Car Parts.

Alistair Richards talks CAT through how his factoring business has weathered recessions and survived two decades of ups and downs. He has spent almost 30 years in the motor trade, and seen a lot, but 10 years working for a supplier shaped his dream to run his own motor factor with brother Andrew

Stuart Ponting explores the ins and outs of a visit from the Health and Safety Executive and explains how to be prepared. Recent changes in the law mean that it is easier than ever to prosecute individuals and employers for breaches of health and safety legislation

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has raised concerns over the Government’s new pilot apprenticeship scheme. The new Trailblazers campaign has led the Chief Executive of the IMI, Steve Nash, to question whether it is actually feasible to achieve in the retail motor sector

TecDoc has combined its operations with software specialist Fuse5 to create a cloud-based version of its data. The new partnership will see all the data information held online and easily accessible, as both companies aim to keep up with the evolving world of technology

Autodata will put its entire service online from the beginning of December with a new platform and start to phase out the use of discs. All subscribers will transfer from the DVD-platform to the online service within the next 12 months in the £1.8 million development.

Autodata has stepped up its effort in tackling pirated data with the help of Trading Standards. The technical software company spoke with Trading Standards members at seminars and the Trading Standards Conference on the topic of fraud.

The aftermarket has increasing opportunities to sell catalytic converter protection and replacement for stolen devices as thefts have more than doubled over two years, according to new research by the BBC.