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JURATEK launches latest braking range expansion - October 2023
Date: Monday 09 October 2023
Leading braking brand JURATEK has announced an expansion to its popular braking product range, with the introduction of 22 new part numbers to give customers greater vehicle parc coverage. JURATEK’s n…
Industry embraces ‘early bird’ stand rate, as bookings flood in for UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Monday 09 October 2023
Organiser of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE), Messe Frankfurt UK, has reported a swathe of bookings for early bird offers on stands, as the popular event plans its 2024 return. Over 60 percen…
ZF Aftermarket gives five tips for a professional winter checkup
Date: Monday 09 October 2023
Many vehicle owners only think about ‘winter-proofing’ their cars when the first snowflakes start to fall. Automotive workshops should see the next few months as an opportunity to plan ahead and get t…
Banner launches Energy Bull ‘Dual Power’
Date: Monday 09 October 2023
Energy Bull from Banner – Europe’s leading manufacturer of lead-acid batteries and battery accessories – has been a popular choice for leisure and marine applications here in the UK for many years now…
Arnold Clark Autoparts Chesterfield to open its doors to visitors
Date: Monday 09 October 2023
Arnold Clark Autoparts in Chesterfield will open its doors to visiting garages and workshops on October 14th, as it holds an open day to mark the launch of the newest motor factor in the area. On Satu…
SMP Europe expands range of knock sensors
Date: Monday 09 October 2023
Engine management specialist and home to the Intermotor, Lemark and Lucas brands, SMP Europe, has developed its range of knock sensors with new, high-end references added to its product line. Knock se…
LKQ Euro Car Parts introduces unlimited mileage warranty for added peace of mind
Date: Monday 09 October 2023
LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched an industry leading unlimited mileage warranty across its range of steering and suspension products, giving customers greater protection at no additional cost. The new …
DENSO launches its latest customer karting challenge
Date: Monday 09 October 2023
The gauntlet has been thrown down and the protagonists are jostling for position as DENSO begins the quest to discover who will become its 2024 Go Karting Champion! After the success of last year’s se…
Final call issued for new IAAF regional meeting bookings
Date: Friday 06 October 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has issued its last call for members to register for the Federation’s new regional meetings, being held from Tuesday 10th-Thursday 12th October…
WJFC Community Football Club secures sponsorship from LKQ Euro Car Parts
Date: Friday 06 October 2023
The team at LKQ Euro Car Parts in Cannock has agreed a sponsorship deal with the under 12’s girls’ team at Wyrley Community Football Club (WJFC) and has sponsored the club’s second ground that is clos…
Exol Lubricants reveals its Distributor of the Year award winner
Date: Friday 06 October 2023
Exol Lubricants has awarded Hampshire Oil and Grease its prestigious Distributor of the Year award for 2022. Hampshire Oil and Grease has been a proud distributor of Exol for more than seven years. A …
A year of growth and enhanced features for myITG
Date: Friday 06 October 2023
TecAlliance, the leading expert for data management and processes in the automotive aftermarket, celebrates a year of success with its innovative cloud-based solution, myITG. This solution continues t…
Government launches plan to put drivers back in the driving seat
Date: Friday 06 October 2023
The Transport Secretary has announced a new 30-point plan to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures. Drivers will benefit from smoother, easier journeys …
OESAA and Banner Batteries unite to ensure a car’s heart beats strong
Date: Friday 06 October 2023
Banner Batteries is a founding member of the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA). One of the key factors behind joining was the organisation’s determination and strategy to ed…
Ecobat Battery to demonstrate a wealth of power storage solutions
Date: Friday 06 October 2023
Ecobat Battery will be using the Motorhome & Caravan Show at NEC Birmingham, to present visitors with a wide range of batteries and charging options that can further improve the performance and ca…
JURATEK hosts customer VIP day at Silverstone BTCC round
Date: Friday 06 October 2023
Braking supplier JURATEK invited 20 guests trackside for the penultimate race weekend of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Silverstone, to see the brand’s sponsored driver, Árón Taylor-Sm…
Ben launches exciting new challenge ‘Race Across Britain’ based on popular TV series
Date: Friday 06 October 2023
Following the huge success of BBC TV series 'Race Across the World', Ben is recruiting teams to take on a new UK-based fundraising challenge for the automotive industry, called Race Across Britain. Th…
Sell-out expected at IAAF Annual Conference and Awards Dinner with two months to go
Date: Friday 06 October 2023
A sell-out is now expected at the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) Annual Conference and Awards Dinner, with ticket sales in high demand, just two months to go before the event. …
IMI inspires a new generation of automotive talent with the donation of Assisted Reality headsets to colleges
Date: Tuesday 03 October 2023
Inspiring a new generation of automotive talent, the IMI, in collaboration with Autotech Connect and RealWear, has donated Assisted Reality headsets to 18 colleges and training providers nationwide. T…
JURATEK launches latest braking range expansion
Date: Tuesday 03 October 2023
Leading braking brand JURATEK has announced an expansion to its popular braking product range, with the introduction of 22 new part numbers to give customers greater vehicle parc coverage. JURATEK’s n…
The pace of digitisation in the aftermarket is picking up: Kevan Wooden, chief commercial officer, LKQ UK & Ireland
Date: Tuesday 03 October 2023
There are two recent trends in the aftermarket which suggest that the sector’s digital transformation is gathering pace. The first is the continued acceleration in online ordering, as evidenced in the…
Schaeffler reminds mechanics to register for REPXPERT Academy Live roadshow in Ashton-under-Lyne
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
As part of its plan to help garages keep up-to-date on the latest products, repair solutions and technical information, Schaeffler is reminding mechanics to register for its free REPXPERT Academy Live…
Fuel efficiency starts with the right exhaust: Choose Klarius!
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Fuel efficiency, as every driver on the UK’s roads knows, makes an enormous difference to the running cost of a vehicle. Yet few drivers realise the crucial role that their car’s exhaust plays in main…
Cleevely EV hosts first garage EV introduction day
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Cleevely Electric Vehicles (EV) has hosted a successful first event for garages eager to find out more about electric vehicle opportunities on Saturday 16th September. Nine garage staff attended an in…
PowerEdge updates and improves its wiper blade packaging
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Although PowerEdge is not part of the DENSO range, it has naturally been developed according to the company’s exacting quality standards to meet the requirements of the aftermarket’s mid-price, high q…
Delphi, a brand of PHINIA, introduces new configurator tool to its Diagnostics Portfolio
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Delphi, a brand of PHINIA Inc., is delighted to introduce a new online configurator for their diagnostic products and related accessories. Diagnostic tools are revolutionizing the way vehicle workshop…
Melett shares best-practice advice on turbocharger overheating
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Melett has shared its best-practice advice on the symptoms, causes, and the steps that vehicle technicians can undertake to prevent an untimely turbocharger failure due to overheating. The precision-e…
Melett warns of perils of foreign objects in turbochargers
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Turbocharger specialist Melett has warned technicians to be wary of the effects of foreign objects on the integrity of turbocharger systems. A foreign object refers to anything that enters the turboch…
Klarius is at the vanguard with exhausts for Citroën Dispatch
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Klarius Products has launched 10x new aftermarket exhaust components this month, including a full replacement exhaust system for the ’07-2016 Citroën Dispatch. See the full part list here Earning its …
TechMan to demonstrate leading GMS at Mechanex 2023
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
TechMan will be offering garages and workshops a chance to get hands on with its garage management system at this year’s Mechanex show, from 7th-8th November at Sandown Park in Surrey. The company wil…
Success for Ring at the Trackrod Rally Yorkshire!
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Named sponsor for the night stage, Ring has hailed the Trackrod Rally Yorkshire a triumph, as it allowed the company to have vital interaction with current and potential customers. The Trackrod Rally …
GS Yuasa’s popular ‘Powering what matters’ campaign set to return to screens across the country
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
GS Yuasa, the leading battery manufacturer, are proud to announce the return of ‘Powering what matters’ this autumn. The campaign, which has already achieved over 215 million impacts and captured the …
Impression supports East Coast College apprenticeship awards with prizes
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Automotive aftermarket PR and digital marketing agency Impression Communications has helped nurture the next generation of aftermarket talent by supporting leading Apprentice of the Year Awards, hoste…
NAPA launches overrunning alternator pulleys
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
For a quieter driving experience, automotive aftermarket brand NAPA has released its new range of overrunning alternator pulleys in the United Kingdom. The overrunning alternator pulley (OAP) allows t…
Government sets out path to zero emission vehicles by 2035
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
The government has set out the percentage of new zero emission cars manufacturers will be required to produce each year up to 2030, following the Prime Minister’s proportionate and pragmatic decision …
Streetwize Accessories joins IAAF membership
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
Leading supplier of automotive accessories, Streetwize Accessories, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) membership. Established in 1986, the Manchester-based company sp…
Call for nominations in Pride of Aftermarket Award
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
The IAAF has issued a "Call for Nominations" in its Pride of Aftermarket Awards at the IAAF Annual Awards Dinner sponsored by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) which is taking place on Thursday 7th Dece…
MAHLE Aftermarket boosts sales team with new Regional Sales Manager
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has appointed Phil Nicholson as its Regional Sales Manager for Scotland and Ireland, as the company bolsters its sales team with further expertise to deliver continued exceptional…
E-Motive announces raft of aftermarket industry speakers at free “Automating Automotive 2024” event on 5th October 2023
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
IAAF member E-Motive, the leading provider of aftermarket ecommerce solutions, has announced several industry speakers for its “Automating Automotive 2024”, a free event in eBay’s Richmond offices, on…
Ecobat Battery – finding solutions for real world problems
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
After shining a spotlight on the ongoing dependence that vehicle manufacturers (VMs) have made on the 12-volt battery for all their models, whether petrol, diesel, hybrid or fully electric, Ecobat Bat…
PartsinMotion.co.uk receives commendation in Auto Express awards
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
Online parts distributor, PartsInMotion.co.uk has scooped second place in the annual Auto Express awards for ‘Best Car Parts Website’. This particular award category celebrates the best on the web for…
Comline announces business partnership with Luton Town Football Club
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
Comline Auto Parts, a leading global brand of automotive aftermarket parts, is thrilled to announce an exciting business partnership with its hometown club, Luton Town Football Club, for the 2023/24 P…
TerraClean-sponsored Turkington scoops Silverstone spoils
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
TerraClean-sponsored British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) ace Colin Turkington took a stunning victory in the third of three races at Silverstone to complete a mixed conditions comeback drive for t…
Drag bike racing tribute for The Cannon
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
Lucas Oil has paid its respects to one of its sponsored racers and brand ambassadors who died in a road accident, last week. Chris Hannam, 57, a drag bike racing team manager and former Top Fuel rider…
Smart tech to be trialled in towns and cities with £4 million funding to boost local connectivity
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
Towns and cities across the UK will deploy smart street lamps to test next-gen digital tech, offering EV charging and improved wireless connectivity, as part of a £1.3 million government pilot. Smart …
IAAF regional meetings to offer state-of-the-art member facility tours
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is taking its activity direct to its aftermarket membership with the arrangement of several regional meetings across England in mid-October. Wi…
Shaftec champions Reman EPS message
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
In this piece, the next in a series of articles to help the aftermarket future proof its offer and protect its position in the supply chain, Shaftec looks at Electric Power Steering (EPS). With the en…
Ring unveils its promotions for the rest of the year!
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
To continue to help its factor customers and give them the best offers, Ring has released its Autumn and Winter deals valid until 31st December 2023. BulbsThe Xenon 200 range now has a Counter Display…
Apec launches new range of power steering pumps
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
Leading Automotive aftermarket manufacturer Apec, has made a significant expansion to its existing steering & suspension catalogue in the United Kingdom, with the launch of its brand-new range of …
DENSO introduces further lambda sensors to its aftermarket programme
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
DENSO is a major original equipment (OE) component manufacturer and system supplier to vehicle makers around the world, with a comprehensive aftermarket offering that provides high quality solutions f…
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