The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has built a new partnership to give technicians the opportunity to gain their ATA DAB accreditation.
Retailer news
Lowering engine oil viscosity is no longer sufficient
Millers Oils has issued a warning to the industry that simply lowering the viscosity isn’t enough to meet increasingly stringent emission targets. It says innovative oil development will help reduce friction which is responsible for 20 percent of the engine’s carbon dioxide emissions
ECP finalises deal to distribute Run Motor engines
Euro Car Parts has signed an exclusive deal to distribute an unrivalled range of Run Motor engines to the aftermarket. It will see the car parts giant being able to supply 450 of the most popular engine units in the UK, and are championing its unbeatable value, quality and delivery capabilities as its major selling point.
NGK gives garages chance to win a VW and increase profits
Three lucky winners could drive away with a new brand new Volkswagen Up by simply ordering NGK products before January 31 2014. The latest promotion from the spark plug manufacturer has sees it team up with Unipart Automotive to offer independent garages the chance to win a number of instant prizes from a scratch card.
CAT AWARDS 2014: TIME TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Voting for the 2014 CAT Awards is now open! It is now time to show your support to those nominees shortlisted, who you feel deserve recognition from the aftermarket
BM Catalysts crowned the winner of Midlands business award
BM Catalysts was named the Family Business of the Year at the Midlands Family Business Awards 2013. The Nottinghamshire-based company has won the accolade for the second-year running, after demonstrating again its ability to continue with its development, success, commitment to innovation and excellent governance
What to do when an inspector calls
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
IMI BELIEVES NEW GOVERNMENT TRAILBLAZER PILOT WON'T HELP TECHNICIAN APPRENTICES
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
Cat theft provides aftermarket with a profit making opportunity
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.
Obituary: David Prescott, MBE, FCIS
BEN, the automotive industry charity is saddened to announce that David Prescott, MBE, FCIS, former Deputy Chief Executive has died following a short battle with cancer.