Autoparts has launched a new web-based management tool for independent garages. The tool, named Workshop Expert Online, has been developed in partnership with MAM. Autoparts says the software can help businesses in all areas, including accounting, daily workshop management, parts lookup and ordering and customer relationship management.
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ANDREW PAGE SIGNS SUPPLIER AGREEMENT WITH IAUTOUK
Andrew Page has secured a preferred supplier agreement with the only independent car servicing franchise in the country, iAutoUK. The Coventry business launched the franchise side to its operation at the NEC in October last year.
INDEPENDENTS GRAB LARGER SHARE OF SERVICING WORK
Independent garages are gaining a greater share of the service and repair market as franchised dealers hit their lowest retention figures since 1998. The latest Castrol Professional Car Servicing and Repair Trend Tracker shows that independents and fast fit workshops captured 47.9 percent of all servicing work.
MOTOR CODES LAUNCHES MOBILE VERSION OF GARAGE FINDER
Motor Codes has launched a mobile version of its garage finder, helping more motorists find their way to the doors of its 7000 member garages this Christmas, including independents. Motor Codes says that with the Christ-mass migration well under way more vehicles are going to need service and repair work.
DFT REJECTS SUGGESTION FOR MOT 'SHOPS TO JOIN CODES
The Government has rejected calls for MOT stations to be obliged to join an approved code of conduct, but accepted many other recommendations aimed at improving the customer experience at garages. Read our full report on what has been accepted inside.
MOTORIST'S FORUM
After Transport Secretary Justine Greening revealed that the Government was no longer going to push for longer 4-2-2 intervals this February, a rev
NEW PRESIDENT AND RENEWED CONFIDENCE FOR IAAF
Incoming IAAF President Graham Knight has called for greater communication on all levels of the aftermarket. The annual IAAF conference gave a perfect opportunity to call on the market to come together and saw a range of speakers updating the industry on where it is and where it’s going.
BOSCH ACQUIRES SPX SERVICE SOLUTIONS
Bosch has completed the acquisition of SPX Service Solutions. The components giant says the acquisition strengthens its position in the workshop and repair sectors. Bosch began the acquisition in January.