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]

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CAT heads to the firm's warehouse near Chichester, West Sussex for a peek behind the curtain.

CAT has partnered with Toyota Trade Parts, principal partner of the England and Wales Cricket Board, to give readers a c...
24/09/2025

CAT has partnered with Toyota Trade Parts, principal partner of the England and Wales Cricket Board, to give readers a chance to win a signed England cricket shirt.

All you have to do is sign up the Toyota Trade Parts Club before 30 September 2025 and you'll be entered into a prize draw to win an official England Men’s or Women’s cricket shirt - signed by the team.

How to Enter the Draw:
- Sign up at: https://www.toyotatradeparts.co.uk/home/join-our-trade-club
- Enter promo code: CATMAG in the Promotion Code field
- That’s it, once your membership application is approved, you’re in the draw!

For full terms and conditions, visit: https://www.toyotatradeparts.co.uk/home/join-our-trade-club

Winners crowned at Independent Garage Association's British Independent Garage of the Year Awards - https://tinyurl.com/...
16/09/2025

Winners crowned at Independent Garage Association's British Independent Garage of the Year Awards - https://tinyurl.com/bddmeys5

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Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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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]