'Razor-thin' margins of independent forecourt operators are under threat, ironically, because of rising energy costs.
Government
IGA LOBBY FOR 'ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT' FOR INDEPENDENTS
Stuart James urges government to provide funds to keep garages afloat over the next five years
IGA RAISE MOT EXTENSION CONCERNS WITH TRANSPORT MINISTER
Trade body becomes latest organisation to express the seriousness of delaying inspections
FURLOUGH SCHEME EXTENDED UNTIL OCTOBER
Government's coronavirus job retention programme is currently paying 27% of all UK workers
EXTENDED MOT WILL HAVE 'CATASTROPHIC' EFFECT SAY TRADE BODIES
Aftermarket groups have written to ministers
IAAF BOSS: GOVT. MUST HELP THE AFTERMARKET
Wendy Williamson to Chancellor:“I want to stress that we have many companies and individuals who are facing significant challenges and there is more need than ever to keep drivers on the road so that infrastructure can remain as stable as possible.”
COMBUSTION CAR SALES COULD END IN 2032
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid-powered cars could stop within 12 years
GOVERNMENT CONSULTING TO BAN OLD TYRES
Age limits may be enforced for bus and truck tyres
SMMT PRESIDENT: 'CONCRETE PROGRESS' NEEDED ON BREXIT
Tony Walker delivers impassioned speech demanding clarity to restore consumer confidence
AUTUMN STATEMENT: AFTERMARKET REACTION
Chancellor sets out his stall and the motor trade reacts