• Can You be a Jack of All Makes?

    Neil Pattemore examines whether it’s still possible, in today’s complex repair market, to turn your hand ...

    Neil Pattemore examines whether it’s still possible, in today’s complex repair market, to turn your hand to any vehicle that rolls into the forecourt. ...

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  • Spring Cleaning Your Business

    After the dark days of winter, spring has now sprung and it is a good time to conduct a regular ‘spring c ...

    After the dark days of winter, spring has now sprung and it is a good time to conduct a regular ‘spring clean’ of your business, says Neil Pattemore. ...

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  • New Threats to the Traditional Independent

    Neil Pattemore reports on new threats to the traditional independent garage business model, and how trend ...

    Neil Pattemore reports on new threats to the traditional independent garage business model, and how trends in ‘mobility’ might affect the way in which your business will have to operate in the future. ...

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  • An Aftermarket Alliance

    Neil Pattemore gives his assessment of the 2017 IAAF Conference. ...

    Neil Pattemore gives his assessment of the 2017 IAAF Conference. ...

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  • Just About Managing

    For today’s independent workshop owner, the challenge of managing a business from under the bonnet is mou ...

    For today’s independent workshop owner, the challenge of managing a business from under the bonnet is mounting, as Neil Pattemore explains. ...

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  • Access All Areas

    Neil Pattemore discusses the diagnostic challenges posed to the aftermarket by vehicle manufacturers and ...

    Neil Pattemore discusses the diagnostic challenges posed to the aftermarket by vehicle manufacturers and suggests how these challenges can be met. ...

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  • Plug in to a Growing Market

    It is clear that vehicle powertrains are evolving rapidly away from the pure internal combustion engine, ...

    It is clear that vehicle powertrains are evolving rapidly away from the pure internal combustion engine, but Neil Pattemore is surprised by the apparent apathy amongst aftermarket workshops when it co ...

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  • The Aftermarket End of Term Report – 2017

    In this article, Neil Pattemore provides his 2017 ‘end of term’ report for the aftermarket. ...

    In this article, Neil Pattemore provides his 2017 ‘end of term’ report for the aftermarket. ...

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  • Internal Combustion Engine Ban

    Following the ban on internal combustion engine sales after 2040, the impact on the aftermarket could be ...

    Following the ban on internal combustion engine sales after 2040, the impact on the aftermarket could be severe. Neil Pattemore explores the details. ...

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  • The Bridge To Our Future

    Neil Pattemore examines how independent garages will need to change in order to prosper in times to come. ...

    Neil Pattemore examines how independent garages will need to change in order to prosper in times to come. ...

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  • Customer Supplied Parts

    Neil Pattemore explains why garages should think twice before agreeing to fit a part supplied by the cust ...

    Neil Pattemore explains why garages should think twice before agreeing to fit a part supplied by the customer. ...

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  • The Road Ahead

    Just doing what you did yesterday is no guarantee that your business will be a success tomorrow. Neil Pat ...

    Just doing what you did yesterday is no guarantee that your business will be a success tomorrow. Neil Pattemore explains. ...

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  • PMM October - OUT NOW!!

    The October 2017 issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine is out now! ...

    The October 2017 issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine is out now! ...

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  • 4-1-1 MOT - Do the Numbers Add Up?

    Neil Pattemore outlines the potential issues caused by the recent UK Government consultation proposing a ...

    Neil Pattemore outlines the potential issues caused by the recent UK Government consultation proposing a change to first time MOT tests. With the number of accidents and fatalities starting to rise on ...

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  • PMM September - OUT NOW!!

    The September 2017 issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine is out now! ...

    The September 2017 issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine is out now! ...

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