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TRENDS DIGITAL DIGEST
\nWhat have you been. reading online?
\nAs we push into the second-half of the year and look forward to a bumper few months ahead, we pause and look back at what’s been making headlines and attracting attention on our website. From news and business to trends and product spotlights, we have you covered!<\/p>\n

Our visit to Arnold Clark Autoparts<\/strong>
\nWe paid Arnold Clark’s Glasgow head office a
\nflying visit a couple of months back, keen to understand the strategy behind Autoparts, the car retailer’s motor factor arm since 1991.
\nPMF staff were chaperoned by Group Factor
\nManager and IAAF President, Craig McCracken.
\nDonning the famous red and blue tie, the proud Scot was a fantastic host. Tours can be slow, tedious, but this was the polar opposite; Craig was on fantastic form, full of fun but mixed with experience, professionalism and leadership qualities.
\nGO TO www.rdr.link\/FAH018<\/p>\n

Duckhams Oils on the impact- or lack of one – following ICE-ban delay<\/strong>
\nJabir Sheth, Duckhams chairman, delved into the ICE-ban delay and its possible effects: “Catering to the diverse and ageing vehicles on our roads, since 1899, Duckhams Oils has been offering high-performance engine oils formulated to keep engines of all ages moving. Improved reliability and the cost-of-living crisis means motorists are in no rush to switch to EVs.
\n“Whilst alternatively powered vehicles are increasing their share of new car sales, petrol was still the most popular choice for new registrations in the EU in September 2023, with petrol and diesel accounting for 46.8% of all registrations. Diesel continues to dominate new truck registrations and is still the most popular choice for new van registrations. These vehicles will still be on the roads by 2035 and beyond.”
\nGO TO www.rdr.link\/FAH019<\/p>\n

\u2192 The evolving role of the motor factor<\/strong>
\nIn part two of his interview, then GSF Divisional
\nDirector, Simon McMullen, tackled the evolving role of the motor factor, shifts in product range and car parc, and
\nwhat advice he would give a young person looking to forge a career in this sector.
\nOn the latter, he told us: “I advise my younger team to listen to the customers’ needs as individuals, opposed to a generic approach. All customers are unique, as are their requirements. Getting to know the customers as individuals opposed to them being just an account number is a key ingredient for successful long-term working relationships. Customer service is paramount.”<\/p>\n

Autosupplies on Leisureways of Rotherham renovation<\/strong>
\nRotherham branch, David Clarke, Autosupplies Group’s managing director, took time out of his schedule to answer questions about the transformation:
\n“Our recent refurbishment enhances stockholding, introduces a new retail area and office facilities, and improves amenities for our 25 staff members in Rotherham.
\n“Autosupplies Group has been gradually improving the premises since we took over in
\n2019, but due to increased retail and trade business, we took the decision to completely refurbish the entire building, which boasts an impressive selection of parts, paints, refinish products, tools and accessories.”<\/p>\n

TotalEnergies looks at sustainable vehicle maintenance<\/strong>
\nTotal Energies Marketing UK Business Development Manager, David Valentyne,
\ntold us that demand
\nfor sustainable vehicle maintenance products
\nis growing, so by
\noffering the right
\nlubricant, you can
\ndeliver environmental
\nand commercial
\nbenefits to your workshop customers.
\nHe argued that while the ban on the sale
\nof petrol and diesel cars has been moved back to 2035, the transition to EVs remains a
\nkey pillar of the government’s net zero policy. He claimed: “This delay may allow garages more time to adapt to a shrinking pool of ICE vehicles, but it doesn’t mean
\nthey can’t or shouldn’t be adopting
\nsustainable principles today.”<\/p>\n

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