Paul started out working in the Parts Motor Industry in 1984, supplying Car & Commercial parts to Bodyshop’s, Fleet, independent garages and dealer groups. He moved to Managing multiple Service vehicle workshops, servicing and fixing large fleet and customers vehicles, after 30+ years he moved to work with the Retail Motor Industry Federation working nationally within the Independent Garage Association, and now has the role of Commercial director of the Retail Motor Industry standards and Certification, that have 5 training locations providing various training to the motor industry including MOT and Electric vehicles.