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]

Probe into Stellantis wet belt engine oils sees claim withdrawn -
16/02/2026

Probe into Stellantis wet belt engine oils sees claim withdrawn -

Twelve engine oils were investigated to ensure they met the strict requirements to prevent premature belt degradation

The shortlist for the 2026 CAT Awards is LIVE! Congratulations to all those included. And don't forget the public vote -...
16/12/2025

The shortlist for the 2026 CAT Awards is LIVE! Congratulations to all those included. And don't forget the public vote -

There are 12 gongs up for grabs and winners will be announced at a ceremony at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel

CAT is given an exclusive look behind the scenes at "phenomenal" new TPS - Trade Parts for Volkswagen Group Vehicles sit...
08/12/2025

CAT is given an exclusive look behind the scenes at "phenomenal" new TPS - Trade Parts for Volkswagen Group Vehicles site -

CAT is given exclusive look behind the scenes at new "phenomenal" site

🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨 Nominations for CAT Awards 2026 end today - enter here:
04/12/2025

🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨 Nominations for CAT Awards 2026 end today - enter here:

CAT Awards 2026 Nominations.

GOOD NEWS! We've extended the CAT Awards nominations deadline to 4 December. Get your entries in here - https://tinyurl....
27/11/2025

GOOD NEWS! We've extended the CAT Awards nominations deadline to 4 December. Get your entries in here - https://tinyurl.com/48hv86ea

Just a week left to get your nominations in! -
20/11/2025

Just a week left to get your nominations in! -

Taking place in February at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel, the CAT Awards celebrates all of the best in the UK automotive aftermarket

We've got 12 awards up for grabs - do you know anyone who deserves one? Nominate them here 👇
03/11/2025

We've got 12 awards up for grabs - do you know anyone who deserves one? Nominate them here 👇

CAT Awards 2026 Nominations.

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Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
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