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Why is our government ignoring motor industry regulation?
Industry standards need to be higher for all motorists, and our government needs to lead the way by introducing regulation in terms of car service and repair work, above all, in garages. In an industry...
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More women needed in the motor industry
In its otherwise brilliant trade magazine for the automotive industry, my attention was halted by this all male photograph in the February issue of Car Dealer. Apparently these are the 14 white men who...
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Female friendly approved UK garages and car dealers
I am often asked if our network is different from others that sound impressive but that any Tom, Dick or Harry garage can join. I can honestly answer ‘yes we’re different’. We have to be different...
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A Professional Licence to Skills in the motor industry
I wish I wasn’t surprised to read that “Car dashboard warning lights are beyond the grasp of 98% of British drivers” but I’m not. It’s another reminder of the realities of life. Car manufacturers are...
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Bring on a BIG GENDER DEBATE in the motor industry
The Women in the Motor Industry session at Silverstone #CDX16 I attended Car Dealer Expo (CDX16) at Silverstone last month and decided to write up about the Women in the Motor Industry session based on...
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Is your garage good enough?
The UK garage industry isn’t regulated which means that anyone can open a garage, set up a used car showroom and service or repair our cars without the latest know-how. I have a statistic on my wall to...
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Making a motor complaint – what you need to know
A recent press release confirms that The Motor Ombudsman has dealt with some 9700 contacts, presumably enquiring about making a complaint between April and June 2017. Just imagine dealing with this...
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It’s time to talk up the UK economy
I’m fed up with the negativity and pessimism we’re forever reading, whether it’s in the media or from self-appointed thought leaders. With so much uncertainty about Brexit I’d rather see more of us...
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No More Motoring Nightmares This Halloween
It’s that time of year when we beg your forgiveness for taking a suitably seasonal but lighthearted look at the many tricks and treats to be found, all year round, somewhere in the motor industry. So...
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The motor industry and sexual harassment
How very depressing all this sleaze is but please don’t think I’m surprised. Not just about dreadful sexual behaviour at the BBC and Hollywood – now we’re reading about serious bullying and rapists at...
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