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Showing they care

BEN is dedicated to giving emotional and financial help to people in the industry that find themselves in hardship or distress. So remember, every company or person here, has shown they care about you!


MARK BANKS
The winner of Top Technician 2008, who works at Holmer Green Service Centre in High Wycombe, has pledged his support with a donation to BEN at Aftermarket On Tour’s fundraising website.

COMPRESSOR TECH
 The specialist in remanufactured automotive compressors has shown its support for BEN with a gratefully-received donation.

KIM DOERR
The runner-up in Top Technician 2008 works as a mobile mechanic for his company KD Auto Services in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. He has generously given up some hard-earned cash to support BEN and show he cares about the welfare of people throughout the industry.

ECLIPSE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The diagnostic company has made a welcome donation online at www.justgiving.com/aftermarketontour.

FEATUREBANK
Many thanks to freelance news and features writer Neil Kennett, who runs this journalism and PR company, for his kind support!

FEDERAL MOGUL
The parts manufacturer has shown its kindness by donating £300. Industry charity BEN will use the money to care for garage managers and technicians during times of hardship and distress.

FIRST LINE
The renowned parts supplier has pitched in with a kind donation, reminding readers of the parts they do for Renault Trafic vans - which Aftermarket will be driving during the trip.

GARAGE EQUIPMENT GROUP (GEG)
Chairman Carl Allenson has generously pledged to donate £50 for every two-post lift and £20 for every tyre changer and balancer sold during the 10-day journey.

GOOD GARAGE SCHEME (GGS)
The good people at GGS have come up with a box full of goodies to share with everyone Aftermarket visits during the trip. And they've also pitched in with £200 to support BEN.

MINDEN DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEMS
Thanks to Les Brooker for the generous donation!

CHRISTOPHER MACGOWAN OBE
None other than the chief executive of BEN himself, Christopher has put his money where his mouth is by showing his support.

NGK
The renowned spark plug manufacturer has made a significant donation to BEN and is even letting its glamorous BoxClever promotional girl Cassie out for a day to visit workshops alongside Aftermarket. Who knows, maybe she’ll come to your workshop!

PAPERCHASE PR
PR man Simon Wells is yet another of the kind-hearted supporters of Aftermarket On Tour and the BEN cause.

PAUL ROBBIE MOTOR SERVICES
A big, big thank you to the generous guys at this Hexham-based workshop for their kind donation of £50! Thanks for showing your support for industry charity BEN, which is dedicated to helping garage staff during tough times.

RENAULT
The vehicle manufacturer has pledged its financial support to BEN and what’s more, it has lent Aftermarket one of its award-winning Trafic vans to complete its fundraising journey in.

RM COMMUNICATIONS
Many thanks to Roger Mercer and automotive PR consultancy RM Communications for supporting BEN.

SMQ MEDIA
Thanks to Steve McQueen (No, not that one! Ed) for supporting the BEN cause. Much appreciated!

TECHNICAL TOPICS
 "To be on a quest is nothing more or less than to become an asker of questions - good luck with your adventure," said James, after donating £100 on Aftermarket's fundraising website (www.justgiving.com/aftermarketontour). Wise words from a wise man!

UNIPART
The parts supplier has shown its generosity with a significant donation to BEN. What’s more, after teaming up with Aftermarket, the company is giving you the chance to win a Ford Focus ST3 worth more than £20,000.

WEBER UK
Tony Jerome has generously shown his support for BEN by donating to Aftermarket On Tour.

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10 days
100 garages
A unique fundraising journey

FOR MORE than 16 years, Aftermarket has been helping garages and workshops prosper with the latest technical, business and product advice. Now, it is hitting the road in a bid to help the men and women who make up the fantastic community it serves . . .

What?
On October 27th, Aftermarket editor Tom Mallens and website manager Simon Gardner will begin a 10-day journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats, visiting as many workshops as possible. They aim to visit at least 100 garages along the way and preferably more.

Why?
Tom and Simon will be raising money and awareness for the automotive charity BEN. BEN offers financial, emotional and practical help and support to more than 15,000 men, women and children in hardship or distress who work in the automotive sector.

During the journey they will build up a unique picture of the current state of the workshop industry, and will also be telling local newspapers, radio stations and anyone who cares to listen exactly how the automotive trade keeps this country’s economy rolling and why the men and women that make up the trade deserve their support

Want to show you care?
Those companies who pledge their support to BEN via Aftermarket On Tour will, of course, be recognised for their contribution in the pages of our magazine and on our website Aftermarket Network. It is a unique opportunity to show you care about those who use your products and services.