The chief of the IMI has used a keynote speech to highlight the issues of low pay among apprentices and the problems of attracting new people to the industry.
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CAT Garage Lives: Russell Automotive Centre
Russell Automotive Centre in North London focuses primarily on VAG products, especially Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda and Bentley vehicles. It is run by husband and wife team Steve and Jane Russell and they’ve achieved much in seven years
CAT Garage Lives: Flash Remapping
When you think of remapping a car’s ECU you think of tweaking the power output and gaining more power from the engine. However, David Lewis, Technical Director of Flash Remapping, says there is more than meets the eye when it comes to tuning up a vehicle
Lifetime Achievement Award winner: Brian Childs
The Lifetime Achievement Award this year goes to a man who will be known personally to many in the industry – namely retired Deputy Mana
Extra Mile Award winner: Phil Dowd
Phil Dowd is the winner of this year’s Extra Mile award.
Small Garage of the Year: Bayside Garage
Bayside Garage was crowned the 2015 Small Garage of the Year, and in doing so fought off some stiff competition from 2013’s winner Anglo
Large Garage of the Year: Weldbank Garage
Dunkirk veteran Tommy Waring started Weldbank Garage in 1956.
Retailer of the Year: Thompsons Ltd
Thompsons came out on top in the retailer category, however, for Director Julian Thompson simply being nominated for the award was seen
Small Motor Factor of the Year: Spartan Motor Factors
Spartan Motor Factors in Wales completed its hat-trick this year, which is no mean feat when you consider the business has only been tra