Garages

Cashing in on a spate of retro-styled vehicles, Fiat scored an immediate hit with the 500. View the full breakdown of the Fiat 500 (2007-2015)

Director of IGA Stuart James, teams up with GEA Chief Executive Dave Garratt, to challenge SWOBS decision.

Transmission supplier Shaftec, has announced that it has secured a business partnership with Scottish motor factor, Livingston Autoparts.

Yorkshire-based factor latest acquisition for business group

CAT Award winners to be announced in March issue

A level playing field in the battle for access to information will leave franchised dealers vulnerable to losing more service business to the independent garages – which is no bad thing according to the RMI’s Independent Garage Association.

The IGA say that it has done surveys that shown independent garages taking an increasing market share of service work, despite the difficulty carrying out certain functions. This limitation will soon be removed, allowing independents to carry out every part of a service and repair for their customers.”

EC levy huge fine for Mitsubishi Electric and Hitachi, but Denso escape penalty for providing information

Andy Savva - There is a time and a place for promotions, but don’t let it be at the expense of your existing customers

The newest branch of Andrew Page has thrown up its shutters. CAT pays a visit to see how the business has taken off since its launch.

New tech means that VMs will pull the strings, so how can the aftermarket break free? Neil Pattemore

[caption id="attachment_17224" align="alignright" width="230"] Neil Battemore
Business Analyst at XEN Consultancy and FIGEFA representative[/caption]