The last thing we want though is for the government to step in with legislation that is doomed at the start. I used to think the ATA Accreditation Scheme was the best way foreword for the UK's Motor Industry to prove at least a standard of some competence but sadly this scheme is on a down hill slide, especially joining forces with the Good Garage Scheme.

And lets face it the majority of independent garages are doing a very good job and sees it's customers return year after year, this does not happen at the dealers for obvious reasons.

The Motor Industry Codes will never get full OFT approval unless they go back to the drawing board and make the terms fairer for all it's members.

I think Chris's hearts in the right place but he needs to come back down to earth and stop thinking about the numbers and revenue and offer a service that we all could take part in and maybe flush out the cowboys.

On the subject of cowboys, I passed and Asian garage yesterday on the out side of the building it said "Have you had it with cowboys, why not give the Indians a try" good one I thought.

Keith