Also, initiatives started by product manufacturers, however well intentioned, will be seen by many as marketing exercises.

This was exactly my point last year with Forte. I eventualy joined the GGS, when it was accepted that I would not sell a Flush and Fuel system cleaner at every service. I have to say I pulled out after a few months when I realised that they where many other schemes already out there doing the same thing. I can honestly say the GGS did not do anything for us in bringing in more work.

Keith