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APPROVED GARAGES ROLLS OUT TRO

Additional Support For The GROUPAUTO TeamDuring the build up to the consumer launch of the Approved Garages Network, GROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), has gradually been putting into action the various elements of its plan to ensure the success of the project in the shortest possible timeframe. One of these important elements is the deployment of a team from the TRO marketing group to visit the garages nominated for the programme and complete the final sign up procedure to bring them into the network. “Once the GROUPAUTO team have presented the Approved Garages initiative and

2013 GROUPAUTO CONFERENCE

Marbella In MayThis year’s GROUPAUTO member’s conference will be held on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in the impressive surroundings of the Hotel Don Carlos in Marbella, southern Spain from Friday 10thto Monday 13thMay. Following its usual format of combining the conference for members and suppliers, face-to-face meetings between members and suppliers and a number of varied leisure activities, this year’s event is sure to have something for everyone. The hotel itself is set within ten acres of lush subtropical gardens, enjoys amazing views over the Mediterranean and is

GROUPAUTO APPOINTS NETWORK MANAGER

Phil Seymour Joins The Approved Garages Network TeamGROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), the UK’s largest trading group, has appointed industry expert Phil Seymour as the network manager for its Approved Garages initiative. Phil has worked in the motor trade for almost all his working life, first in car sales and later in the business management side for a number of franchised dealers. His first foray into the independent sector came in 2007 when he joined Forte Lubricants and worked on their Good Garage Scheme, which is where he remained before starting in his position with GROUPAUTO.

Approved Garages Take To The Track

Consumer Facing Sponsorship Raises The GameHot-on-the-heels of the trade launch of its Approved Garages programme, GROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), the UK’s largest trading group, has confirmed a sponsorship deal with international race circuit Donington Park to ensure the brand is also visible to the general public when it makes its public launch in April. “While the sales team has been busy presenting the concept and the process of building and developing a national network of trusted garages and explaining the benefits to both factors and garages of a network that is

GROUPAUTO LAUNCHES THE APPROVED GARAGES NETWORK

A Programme That Does What It Says It DoesGROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), the UK’s largest trading group, in conjunction with its trusted partner suppliers has developed a brand new garage initiative that both answers criticisms from the aftermarket and will provide motorists with the means to find the independent service and repair garage they are looking for. The Approved Garages programme is a not-for-profit initiative that will provide consumers with a network of trusted independent garages delivering quality and transparency, while also providing the garages in the scheme

AUTOCARE CUSTOMERS TAKE AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

Winter Promotion WinnersNicola Madden and Michaela Kucerova are the two lucky winners of the AutoCare garage network Winter Promotion, which ran from the beginning of October until the end of November. Their prize is to attend the Royal Premiere of the latest in The Hobbit series: The Unexpected Journey in Leicester Square, Central London. Promoted throughout the 300-strong AutoCare garage network, the prize came as a result of an agreement between GROUPAUTO and film studio Warner Bros, which enabled motorists with a local AutoCare garage to book their car in for a service or repair to ‘

AN AFTERMARKET DREAM

It’s Time To Raise Our Game Says Jim MazzaWith no obvious signs of significant growth in the economy for the foreseeable future, Jim Mazza, managing director of GROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), continues to challenge the industry in the way that it responds to the conditions it is currently facing. “Although it’s clear that the vehicle manufacturers are no longer content to sell cars and accept that they’ll lose the aftersales business to the independent aftermarket, but are intent on ensuring that they keep a large slice of the business for themselves, how is the independent

GROUPAUTO ENJOY THE SHOW AT HARROGATE

Akabusi Stars, But Livingston Auto Parts Steal The ShowGROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), the UK’s largest trading group, held its annual trade show and conference at the Harrogate international Centre on Friday (12thOctober) and the overriding message from suppliers and delegates was to hold fast and to continue to support one another through the tough trading conditions. Following a busy and lively show, which featured some innovative stands such as the VARTA Recharge Station run in association with Manbat, where members could ‘recharge’ with refreshments and Universal Automotive’

GROUPAUTO GEARS UP FOR THE FUTURE

Strength In Depth Ensures Growth Will ContinueGROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), the UK’s largest trading group has restructured and strengthened its senior management team during the course of 2012 to ensure that it is able to fully represent the needs of the group’s members and the developments it has in the pipeline for 2013. Working alongside managing director Jim Mazza is Bob Ackroyd, the group’s commercial director, who was central to the development of the G-Logix national distribution centre, which was opened last year. With extensive retail knowledge and experience, Bob

RMS SCOOPS THE PRIZE

RMS AutoCentre Is The AutoCare Garage of the Year 2012In this the fourth running of the annual garage of the year competition, all the garages in UK’s 300-strong GROUPAUTO AutoCare garage network were able to compete for the honour of being the best service and repair facility in the country. Competition for the title was naturally fierce and as the overall standard of the independent garages that make up the AutoCare network is increasing all the time, to be awarded the prize is becoming evermore prestigious each year. GROUPAUTO’s managing director, Jim Mazza said: “In order to make an

AUTOCARE WINTER PROMOTION

More Than A Million AutoCare Leaflets Hit The StreetsAs part of its mandate to promote the garages within its 300-strong AutoCare garage network, GROUPAUTO has teamed up with Warner Bros in a promotion that will support the network through what is expected to be one of the biggest film launches of the year. The film studio has provided GROUPAUTO with four pairs of tickets to the London premiere of ‘The Hobbit; An Unexpected Journey’, the prequel to ‘The Lord of the Rings’ blockbuster and these tickets will be given away in a prize draw at the end of the promotion, which runs from the

A CLEAN SWEEP FOR GROUPAUTO

Motor Serv Take VictoryGROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), the UK’s largest trading group were the overwhelming victors following a clean sweep of success at the latest karting competition organised by aftermarket trade magazine CAT. GROUPAUTO member Motor Serv entered a four-man team consisting of Lewis Selby, Ian Burt, Mark Toms and Nick Tandy and took the win after an exciting climax and despite having to take a stop-go penalty on the last lap of the race. The team completed 97 laps, one lap in front of the team that finished second and two laps ahead of the third-placed team.

GROUPAUTO HITS HARROGATE

Akabusi Takes Centre Stage At Trade Show & ConferenceGROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), the UK’s largest trading group is making the final preparations for its forthcoming members trade show and conference, which will take place at the Harrogate International Centre on Friday 12thOctober. However, the highlight of the occasion will no doubt be the appearance of Kris Akabusi as the event’s keynote speaker. GROUPAUTO’s managing director, Jim Mazza said: “Although an exciting occasion which we are anticipating greatly, our annual members trade show is a major logistical exercise and

GROUPAUTO G-LOGIX

A Distribution Centre That Makes Perfect SenseLast year, GROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), the UK’s largest trading group took the bold step to open its own national distribution centre in order to extend the level of support it is able to give its members to ensure that they remain competitive in the market. The 30,000 sq.ft. facility is situated on the outskirts of Bradford and has excellent access to the country’s motorway network, which means that a next-day delivery service is guaranteed for all the group’s members. It also allows GROUPAUTO to buy selected products in quantity

GROUPAUTO’S ITALIAN JOB

Business And Pleasure In VeniceGROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), the UK’s largest trading group recently held its sixth Spring/Summer Event for members and suppliers in the beautiful city of Venice in the luxury of the five-star Excelsior Hotel on the Venice Lido. The event followed its familiar and successful formula of combining business in the form of a conference and supplier meetings, and pleasure with fine food, great entertainment, and the opportunity to see the sights in one of the world’s most amazing cities. In total 270 delegates attended the event and one of the

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