CAT Mag

CAT Mag Car and Accessory Trader (CAT) magazine is the leading business publication aimed at the UK automotive aftermarket. That’s a condition of our ABC status.

Car Aftermarket Trader, previously Car and Accessory Trader magazine is the UK's leading aftermarket title, distributed to 15,000 motor factors, garages and retailers across the country. The magazine was launched in 1979 and has an official circulation of 15,002 copies a month. It's a trade magazine aimed at the UK aftermarket and independent garages. Unlike many of our competitors, CAT is 99.5%

requested and ABC audited. CAT is ONLY sent to business owners, directors and senior managers – as well as buyers and senior technicians. Our circulation breakdown currently looks like this:

- 9777 independent garages and 302 franchised dealerships

- 2099 retailers and 123 cash and carry outlets

- 2904 factors

- 1878 manufacturers, suppliers, agencies and others

Our magazine portfolio includes the annual CAT directory - the only directory for the UK automotive aftermarket, CAT Awards, the bi-annual catalogue guide covering printed and online catalogues and the bi-annual Automechanika and Equip Auto guides. For more information about CAT, please visit our website or contact Editor Greg Whitaker by e-mailing: [email protected]

Dacia and Renault UK have launched official Ebay stores to sell original-equipment parts and accessories
19/09/2024

Dacia and Renault UK have launched official Ebay stores to sell original-equipment parts and accessories

Unipart founder John Neill announces retirement after five decades at the firmMore here: catmag.co.uk/article/movers-sha...
14/08/2024

Unipart founder John Neill announces retirement after five decades at the firm

More here: catmag.co.uk/article/movers-shakers/

The latest from across the aftermarket
09/08/2024

The latest from across the aftermarket

All the latest changes from across the sector, including new roles, promotions, and retirements

Thew owner claims now needing to pay for customer and staff parking “threatens our existence” and is “undermining our co...
05/08/2024

Thew owner claims now needing to pay for customer and staff parking “threatens our existence” and is “undermining our contribution to the county’s economic growth”

Owner said move “threatens our existence” and is “undermining our contribution to the county's economic growth”

The promise is a long time coming for the CWA: “Despite consistently bringing this matter to the attention of previous M...
22/07/2024

The promise is a long time coming for the CWA: “Despite consistently bringing this matter to the attention of previous Ministers, our concerns were largely ignored"

Around 1,000 staff, previously assigned to the now-abandoned Rwanda deportation scheme, will lead the effort

Do you agree?
19/07/2024

Do you agree?

The sector is in an employment pit with vacancy rates at 5.1 per 100 employees, its highest point in 21 years

The trust was formed by 14 employees
08/07/2024

The trust was formed by 14 employees

The 28-year-old firm reports an annual turnover of some £2 million

There has been no evidence of the product being quarantined or withdrawn from distributors despite it having been recall...
04/07/2024

There has been no evidence of the product being quarantined or withdrawn from distributors despite it having been recalled

Standards body VLS has escalated the case as a consumer product safety issue

The report brings into question their quality and safety
04/07/2024

The report brings into question their quality and safety

Three new brands of calipers were tested and all failed to meet standards and critical tolerances

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Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
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Registration is NOW LIVE to attend The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event! The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event is a crucial two days for the entire automotive industry to come together to access the latest training, tools and technologies. Dedicated FREE upskilling for garage, bodyshop and detailing professionals will be available over the two day event, supporting the industry to say EV-educated to meet the needs of the growing parc as other emerging technologies such as connected and autonomous. 📅 When: 5th-6th June 2024 (attend one or both days) 📍 Where: NEC Birmingham, UK 🔗 How: Register for FREE: uk-garage-bodyshop-2024.reg.buzz/cat

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Car and Accessory Trader (CAT) magazine is the leading business publication aimed at the UK automotive aftermarket. The magazine was launched in 1979 and has an official circulation of 15,002 copies a month. It's a trade magazine aimed at the UK aftermarket and independent garages. Unlike many of our competitors, CAT is 99.5% requested and ABC audited. CAT is ONLY sent to business owners, directors and senior managers – as well as buyers and senior technicians. That’s a condition of our ABC status. Our circulation breakdown currently looks like this: - 9777 independent garages and 302 franchised dealerships - 2099 retailers and 123 cash and carry outlets - 2904 factors - 1878 manufacturers, suppliers, agencies and others Our magazine portfolio includes the annual CAT directory - the only directory for the UK automotive aftermarket, CAT Awards, the bi-annual catalogue guide covering printed and online catalogues and the bi-annual Automechanika and Equip Auto guides. For more information about CAT, please visit our website or contact Editor Greg Whitaker by e-mailing: [email protected]