We're kicking off a new season with Monday's with Mark. We're going to aim to publish one a week and cover as much as we can. It will be a mixture of personal and business and maybe we'll get to know each other in the automotive industry a little better ..read more

In this first episode of Season four, Mark sits down with Neil Pattemore, UK Technical Director of UK AFCAR to discuss all the legislation surrounding the automotive aftermarket and what businesses can do to help shape and evolve future UK law. Mark and Neil discuss the the future of Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation (MVBER), why SERMI is very much alive and kicking and the differences for UK aftermarket lobbying in a post-Brexit era ..read more

Introduction to our season four and update from Mark Field, chief executive of Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF ..read more

"Our motorists understand our way of working and in such a changeable environment, trust us to keep them safe."  Hayley Pells from Avia Autos joins Mark in episode 3 of Monday's with Mark, 'putting the motive in automotive' podcast. Hayley talks openly about the 'hammer blow' of the MOT Extension and how difficult it is for motorists to grasp the concept of roadworthiness in the modern vehicle age. She also talks about how the garage's reputation has meant the business is winning new customers on reopening and how 'over communication' offers reassurance to customers, staff and supplier ..read more

James Onions, UK Country Manager for JackFinder, has called on garages to embrace the difference GaragesNear.Me brings as the platform continues to grow in the UK automotive aftermarket.   Speaking to Mark Field in the Monday’s with Mark podcast, Onions said: “We calculate accurately at a vehicle specific level the value of the job at the time the consumer books it. There is a greater level of accuracy in pricing in our platform, over the others, for the benefit of both the motorist and garage.” The new garage-friendly network provides online, real-time manufacturer data driven service pr ..read more

In the new season of Monday's with Mark, Mark Blinston, Commercial Director of BM Catalysts gives a first hand account of overcoming issues from the Brexit trade agreement and also offers advice to fellow aftermarket businesses. "Chaos in January, February better than January and March is back to pre-pandemic levels," is how he describes the past three months. Blinston also explains what's driving the increasing number of thefts of catalytic converters as he takes is through the soaring cost of precious group metal Rhodium. All this plus the company's navigation through Covid-19 and how BM C ..read more

Andy Savva talks openly to Mark Field in the latest Monday's with Mark podcast about how proud he is to see the sector he loves show such resilience in the time of immense change. In a podcast filled with great advice for the industry and garage businesses, Andy stresses the importance of communication up and down the supply chain, cashflow and why the focus must be on profitability. In what has been a period of reflection for us all, Andy outlines how The Garage Inspector continues to support businesses up and down the UK, reminding us all that there is a lot to be thankful for in the autom ..read more

In episode of 6 of Monday's with Mark, Mark Field talks to David Eszenyi of Ivor Searle and president of the Federation of Engine Remanufacturers. David explains the role the trade association has played in supporting engine rebuilder members and how staying open was key.  As commercial director of engine specialist Ivor Searle, David talks about the business has supported keyworkers but thanks to staying open has attracted new business that would've previously gone to the OEMs. David also talks about working smarter in the 'new normal' but says there is no substitution for face to fac ..read more

"In times of crisis, business leaders need to step up." Richard Welland talks exclusively to Mark Field about how extensive preparations enabled the business to so far survive and thrive through the coronavirus pandemic.  Richard shows humility and discusses how WAIglobal has gone from being the leading supplier of rotating electrics to the leading supplier of PPE equipment, 'giving back' and enabling garages and motor factors to reopen and trade safely. With some fabulous insights and advice for listeners and business owners, WAIglobal UK is a fabulous example of how quickly big compan ..read more

This week, we talk Self driving vehicles, are servicing schedules diluted and we join the #askmeanything craze!  It's episode 7 of Press Connect ..read more