E-Brochure 2012

“Delivering Results”Through Business Performance Improvement

“We deliver business performance improvement across the key areas of an automotive business, through one or more experienced and specialist consultants from within the motor industry”

What we doAt Path Automotive innovation and vision in our research, a

comprehensive strategy for planning and the implementation of our

services ensures that you have the confidence for us to work with you to

deliver the change and results.

Our approach commences with a detailed investigation and we will then

prepare robust plans that we will propose and agree with you and your

team. The implementation and review of the plans are completed with

the aim of achieving full engagement from every member of your team

on a motivational and interactive basis.

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“Delivering Results”Through Business Performance Improvement

“Just like any business within the motor industry, our people are our business.”

Our PeopleSteve Parkinson and David Thorley founded Path Automotive bringing together their unique mix of operational and financial expertise, with each having over 20 years senior management experience across both the volume and prestige sectors in small private businesses and large plc's.

We have carefully selected successful and experienced individuals from within the motor industry who can bring specialist expertise to you and your business to deliver improved business performance.

Steve Parkinson

An experienced senior executive from within the motor industry, with a proven ability to turnaround operations through developing and strengthening management teams, whilst driving business performance improvement from the board to every member of the team. Steve brings a passion for business improvement through structured processes and motivational employee engagement.

David Thorley

A Commercial Finance Director who works closely with operational management to maximise return on investment and minimise cost base and working capital requirements using general management experience combined with accounting and financial management techniques. David has extensive business turnaround experience during the recent credit crunch with special emphasis on managing cash and reducing costs.

“Delivering Results”Through Business Performance Improvement

Peter Larsson

A senior manager with extensive experience of high volume, prestige dealerships and commercial truck operations gained over 35 years with both small private companies and large plc's. Peter has worked at regional director and managing director level and has a passion for detail and is very process driven.

Dale Cullen

An automotive marketing professional with over 17 years'experience of operations across both non franchised and franchised marketing and communications. Dale has a wealth of skills in brand development and management, new product and service launches and has extensive experience of business and group marketing planning, schedules and budgets.

Chris Willoughby

Chris has extensive senior management experience as Parts manager and Group Parts manager as well as 10 years experience in systems. He joined Kerridge as an aftersales consultant and then progressed into a Group IT and Systems manager role for a 12 site regional group. Chris specialises in IT systems and telecommunications.

“At Path Automotive Consulting, we can help a broad range of businesses in a wide range of catgories and sizes across the motor industry..”

Who we helpFrom sole traders to a national company, we help and support with

all size of projects to suit everyone individually.

Our success has been delivered through driving business

performance across all key areas, utilising our experience and

knowledge of this ever changing sector.

Our team is led by Steve Parkinson and David Thorley who are

successful and experienced motor industry senior executives. We

believe that there are 6 key areas to focus on to drive improved

business performance which you will find on our “How We Help”

section.

“Delivering Results”Through Business Performance Improvement

Whether you require our help and support with

any aspect of your operations, from aftersales

to used cars, or are looking to restructure your

management team, Path Automotive can help.

Alternatively, you could be looking for

assistance in developing your web strategy,

building a new website or would benefit from a

non-executive director appointment to your

board giving a valuable and experienced

contribution.

“Path can work with you and your business to set the framework to achieve your goals and objectives using traditional techniques combined with extensive experience at Board level.”

What we do - Board StrategyAt Path Automotive Consulting we can help you take a fresh look at your business and work with the Board to set the company Vision and Mission statement. We can assist with a property review and a comprehensive SWOT analysis to help set a strategic plan to achieve the company goals and objectives. This can be either on a one-off basis

or as part of a longer relationship as a non-executive director

Non-Executive Directors → Mission, Vision & Values →

Strategic Plan → SWOT → Objectives → Property Review

“Delivering Results”Through Business Performance Improvement

What we do - Business RestructuringWe can help you restructure your business by completing a comprehensive viability review and assessment of the financial options available. We can help ensure that your objectives align with your strategic plans and specifically how your management structure and people can be motivated to deliver those objectives.

Viability Review → Financial → Re-structure → Business

Turnaround → Management Structure

“Path Automotive can work with you and your business to carry out an independent viability study using traditional techniques, but also by using the years of experience we can bring in business turnaround in the Retail Motor

Path Automotive can work with you and your business to identify ways to release cash and improve profitability and implement the changes using tried and tested processes and techniques.

What we do - Operational PerfromanceBy reviewing your processes, communication, objectives and team structure, we will work with you to improve sales, margins and efficiencies increasing profitability. Brand Standards

Brand Standards → Used Vehicles → New Vehicles Sales →

Process → F & I → Service →Parts →Bodyshop → Forecourt

→ Expense Control

“Delivering Results”Through Business Performance Improvement

What we do - Financial ManagementWe would initially complete a review of the financial structure of the business and compare to the available options and then by tightening the control of working capital & cash, and reviewing the use of all reports & KPI’s; we will plan to reduce costs, release cash and improve profitability.

Financial Resource Planning → CashFlow & Working

Capital → Planning & Budgeting → KPI Reporting /

Accounts → Financial Review → Health Checks →Expense Control

“Path Automotive can work with you and your business to carry out an independent viability study using traditional techniques, but also by using the years of experience we can bring in business turnaround in the Retail Motor

At Path Automotive, we believe that retaining and developing your customers’ loyalty is vital in sustaining consistent business growth and success. Our support in this key area can assist you in achieving not only customer satisfaction, but to exceed your customers’ expectations.

What we do - Customer SatisfactionWe will work with every member of your team, creating a customer centric philosophy, which will be ingrained into processes, technology, communications and team habits.

Management →Customer Relationship Management → New

Vehicles → Process → Team Communications → Customer

Centric Philosophy →Reporting

“Delivering Results”Through Business Performance Improvement

What we do - Technology SolutionsHaving efficient and effective systems to support your business and deliver the required customer experience is essential. We will work with you to review your existing technology and then agree how best to meet your business objectives by recommending the solutions to meet your business needs.

DMS Optimisation → CRM System

→ Sales Lead Management → Web Strategy

→ Social Media Strategy

At Path Automotive, our specialist consultants will independently review, with you and your team, all aspects of your DMS and technology providers, in line with your business aspirations and challenges. We

About Path Automotive

Path Automotive Consulting is a specialist motor industry business support consultancy that delivers success through business performance improvement across all areas of the motor industry

Path Automotive LtdRegus House Fairbourne Drive Atterbury Milton Keynes Mk10 9RG

Tel 01908 487551E-mail info@pathautomotive.comWeb pathautomotive.com