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WELCOME with Dave Gregory Hello Welcome to this issue of The Garage. Welcome to this issue of The Garage THE trade always likes good, reliable, dependable segments: ignition, oils, and of course batteries. And like so many others the battery segment has hanged considerably, with many more part numbers, but those selling in fewer numbers. While we once had one or two batteries that were an equivalent of the multigrade oil in that they could be used in most of the car parc, that has changed, with more battery sizes and types needed to offer anywhere like healthy car parc coverage. As winter approaches it’s important you have sufficient stocks to meet any sudden demand, or have a distributor you can rely on to meet any sudden distress purchase demand. But – and it’s an important ‘but’ – it’s important to offer a battery check and maybe a recharge if needed. Many batteries are in reasonably good order and a charge-up will Contact us Editorial Editor Dave Gregory dave.gregory@ppmedia.co.uk Specialist Writers Richard Barnett Design & Layout James Baylis james.baylis@ppmedia.co.uk Production Lizzie Colbert lizzie.colbert@ppmedia.co.uk Advertising Stuart Woolley stuart.woolley@ppmedia.co.uk Our Address: Editorial, Production and Advertising address: Partnership Publishing Limited Bridge Road, Wellington Telford, Shropshire TF1 1RY Telephone: Telephone - 01952 415334 Fax - 01952 522567 Website: www.garageandmot.com keep them strong and healthy for a long time. More importantly though, it’s a good relationship-building exercise that you can show is saving your customers money. Like batteries the wheels and tyres offer plenty of cash-generating opportunities and while it’s taken some workshops time to grab a slice of the action, those that have never looked back. Getting involved means investing in the right equipment – tyre changers, wheel balancers and the like – but the investment is definitely worthwhile, especially in areas where there are few fast-fits offering competition. There’s no denying the wheels and tyres segment can present problems, the rise in run-flats and larger-diameter wheels causing some headaches, but if these are understood and taken into account the outlook, rather than being flat like some of the tyres you might be dealing with, could be extremely buoyant. Enjoy the issue! is published by: Partnership Publishing Ltd, Bridge Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 1RY Dave Gregory Editor PS. If you agree, disagree or have anything to add to my comments please email me at: dave.gregory@ppmedia.co.uk Supporting the Independent Garage and MOT sector incorporating MOT Professional SUPPORT FOR YOUR ADVERTSING FEATURES We run two specialist features in each issue - contact me for more information ROP SOLUS POSITIONS CLASSIFIEDS I will tailor your needs to maximise your budget Stuart Woolley Advertising Manager Give me a call on 01952 415334 Supporting the Independent Garage and MOT sector incorporating MOT Professional 3 Comment.indd 1 19/10/2017 11:50
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