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What should you hold in stock?

What should you hold in stock?

“What should I hold in stock?”: That’s a question that Ben Kendrick from EEC has been asked countless tim ...

“What should I hold in stock?”: That’s a question that Ben Kendrick from EEC has been asked countless times over the last 20 years. A simple query that opens the door to a larger conversation about st ...

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Kavo targets UK breakthrough

Kavo targets UK breakthrough

As the UK car parc continues to evolve, suppliers with a strong heritage in specific vehicle segments are ...

As the UK car parc continues to evolve, suppliers with a strong heritage in specific vehicle segments are finding fresh opportunities to expand. One such name is Kavo Parts, a player in the aftermarke ...

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Niterra UK offers sensor support

Niterra UK offers sensor support

Niterra UK highlights how you can help workshop owners optimise their sensor diagnostics and replacement ...

Niterra UK highlights how you can help workshop owners optimise their sensor diagnostics and replacement business. As workshops tackle ever-more complex engine management challenges, Niterra UK believ ...

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How to navigate the complexities of finance

How to navigate the complexities of finance

Navigating the complexities of finance can be a challenge for businesses across industries, especially in ...

Navigating the complexities of finance can be a challenge for businesses across industries, especially in the automotive aftermarket. We spoke with Lee Schofield, CEO and founder of One.funding, a new ...

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Don’t underestimate the importance of HR

Don’t underestimate the importance of HR

Amy Blick, the owner of exhilHRate, shares some real-world examples of how some motor factors have percei ...

Amy Blick, the owner of exhilHRate, shares some real-world examples of how some motor factors have perceived HR and argues why it should be embraced wholeheartedly. We don’t need HR advice…there’s onl ...

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Motaquip offers the complete package

Motaquip offers the complete package

Motaquip products have been a staple on shelves of motor factors since 1981. Those behind the brand are c ...

Motaquip products have been a staple on shelves of motor factors since 1981. Those behind the brand are confident its diverse product portfolio is synonymous with OE matching quality and trusted by te ...

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Correcting misinformation regarding glare and dazzle

Correcting misinformation regarding glare and dazzle

After the topic of glaring headlights hit the national media, Ring is reinforcing facts to bring understa ...

After the topic of glaring headlights hit the national media, Ring is reinforcing facts to bring understanding to this topic. Ring revealed in early 2024 that, during a routine test it undertook of bu ...

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How quality exhaust systems help retain customers

How quality exhaust systems help retain customers

Loyal customers are the lifeblood of any motor factor, and supporting garages with dependable parts when ...

Loyal customers are the lifeblood of any motor factor, and supporting garages with dependable parts when they need them, only strengthens relationships. A proven way to ensure customer satisfaction, a ...

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How the automotive aftermarket can reduce vacancies

How the automotive aftermarket can reduce vacancies

In 2024, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reported that the vacancy rate in the automotive after ...

In 2024, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reported that the vacancy rate in the automotive aftermarket was 43% above the national average. For vehicles of all ages to have access to adequate ...

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Reflecting on Car Spares Factors’ 2024 trade night

Reflecting on Car Spares Factors’ 2024 trade night

Car Spares Factors (CSF) welcomed hundreds of eager customers and dozens of trade suppliers to its Southg ...

Car Spares Factors (CSF) welcomed hundreds of eager customers and dozens of trade suppliers to its Southgate head office last September, for a trade night. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful autu ...

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