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Entries by Tim Coates
Uni-Select Inc. successfully completes refinancing with new US$565 million credit facilities including covenant relief providing increased flexibility
Uni-Select has secured new credit facilities, replacing the current facilities, with leverage and interest coverage ratio requirements effective only from December 31, 2021. The new facilities provide access to additional liquidity and flexibility. The Corporation now has access to approximately US$220 million of liquidity to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, if needed. Boucherville (Québec), May […]
The Parts Alliance encourages battery testing during lockdown and beyond
Vehicles across the country have been standing idle since the lockdown to limit the transmission of Covid-19 began in late March. One possible consequence of this unprecedented period of low vehicle use is a wholesale decline in the condition of batteries amongst Britain’s stationary vehicles. The continual drain on the battery from in-vehicle electrical systems […]
Tips for protecting your customers & staff during COVID-19
If your workshop is currently open or you are planning to re-open, there’s steps you can take to keep customers and staff safe.
Why you should consider offering your customers a Free Vehicle Inspection
A difficult trading environment to navigate Following the Covid-19 outbreak the aftermarket faces a difficult period. The government’s decision to extend MoT’s due from 30 March onwards by 6 months is likely to reduce the number of tests taken this spring and summer, along with revenue from any essential repairs arising from the MoT itself. […]
e3 technical: Ultimate Technical Support, Powered by Haynes Pro and All Within AlliCat Online!
AlliCat Online users can now seamlessly access in-depth vehicle and technical data through e3 techncial from Haynes Pro. By simply entering a vehicle registration or VIN, users can quickly view technical procedures, service schedules and repair times, wiring diagrams and guided fault diagnostics, plus much more. Full technical support every day e3 technical contains a […]
Business Support through COVID-19: Government Measures
During these uncertain times, it is important to understand the measures being made available to support your business. The following is a list of the measures which have been announced to date by the Government to provide immediate support for a wide range of businesses and individuals. Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) Business Rates […]
Marketing to your customers through COVID-19
Marketing in the traditional sense is not particularly top of our mind as we struggle to come to terms with what’s happening personally and to our businesses. However, there are tips we can share on marketing activity you can undertake during Covid-19. Short-term marketing is typically for 3 months. Whilst we hope its sooner, many […]
