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Textar expands braking product offering with new-to-range parts
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction has expanded its Textar brand’s brake pad and disc product offering with new-to-range parts. Seven new Textar brake pads join the range covering seven vehic…
LKQ Euro Car Parts partners with Laser Tools Racing and Team HARD. for 2022 BTCC
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts, the UK and Ireland’s leading automotive parts distributor, has partnered with Laser Tools Racing and Team HARD. for the latest season of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championsh…
Introducing a new range of Rotating Electrics from Apec
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Apec sparks excitement with the launch of starter motors and alternators. The announcement sees Apec enhance its range of non-braking components with a selection of rotating electrics, combining their…
WAI expands alternator range with five new references
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier WAIglobal UK has expanded its alternators product range with five new references. WAI is meeting the needs of the constantly growing and aging car parc across the U…
Technical training in the spotlight at UK Garage and Bodyshop as exhibitors top up skills
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event in June will give technicians an opportunity to refresh their skills and technical understanding with the latest industry trends and insights, with 67 live skills work…
Mintex donates brake training aids to inspire next generation of engineering talent
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Braking friction specialist TMD Friction has donated braking training aids through its renowned Mintex brand to Reddish Hall School in Stockport, a school for pupils aged 5-18 with complex educational…
30 percent of dinner tickets sold in first week
Date: Friday 20 May 2022
More than 30 percent of dinner bookings have been sold at the IAAF’s AFTERmarket party of the year, the Annual Dinner and awards 2022. Bookings went live last week and with pre-event bookings and tabl…
Free coach travel for IAAF motor factor members to UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2022
Date: Friday 20 May 2022
Messe Frankfurt UK is offering IAAF motor factor members free coach travel for them and their customers at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, which takes place 8 to 9 June at NEC Birmingham. Offered …
IAAF Activity Report w-e 20 May 2022
Date: Friday 20 May 2022
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during what has been yet another extremely busy week. Event planning intens…
DIT to run free webinar to understand customs requirements now and beyond
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Following on from various changes in the way customs are managed in the UK, the Dept. for International Trade (DIT) is running a webinar to ensure your business is complying with the current customs r…
HELLA develops intelligent system components for the automated charging of electric vehicles
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
The electrification of mobility continues to gain momentum. As early as 2030, two out of three newly produced vehicles worldwide will be at least partially electrified. However, among other things, th…
GSF Car Parts looks 'Beyond Tomorrow' with National Staff Conference
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Managers from across GSF Car Parts spent a day learning about the future of the business and the automotive aftermarket at the company’s 2022 National Conference. More than 260 staff attended the even…
57% of garages plan on increasing prices in response to cost-of-living crisis and rising price of parts
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
57% of garages are planning on increasing their prices according to a survey conducted by WhoCanFixMyCar. The survey, which was sent to WhoCanFixMyCar’s network of over 15,000 top-rated garages, mobil…
WAI joins industry condemnation of proposed MOT extension
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier WAIglobal UK has joined the calls of the automotive aftermarket in condemning the proposed extension to the MOT. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps proposed relaxing …
Comline Richardson Racing celebrates Brands Hatch success
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Comline Richardson Racing and title partner Comline Auto Parts (Comline) are celebrating a maiden Porsche Carrera Cup GB victory after a sensational drive by Will Martin in the opening race at Brands …
First Podium for Lucas Oil’s Heap
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Junior Saloon Car Championship driver Jacob Heap secured second place in his Lucas Oil sponsored car to claim his first podium finish in Round 6 at Snetterton, in Norfolk. Intuitive driving coupled wi…
Small step, big effect
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
To reduce road traffic CO2 emissions, both engines and transmissions must work more efficiently. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a sealing ring for automatic transmissions that uses mic…
OESAA Chairman Nigel Morgan Q&A
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) Chairman, Nigel Morgan, answers questions about the successful return of Autoinform Live, new members joining the organisation, the progres…
Mintex and Nielsen expand exciting drift show partnership
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
TMD Friction, through its renowned Mintex braking brand, has expanded its exciting partnership with drifting star Pete ‘Peden’ Nielsen. The expanded sponsorship will see Mintex branding displayed prom…
Banner Brings AGM Technology To CV Sector
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
Not dissimilar to the automotive sector, the requirements of commercial vehicle batteries have changed significantly over recent years. Today, not only are they responsible for engine starts, but also…
LKQ Euro Car Parts unveils stand for upcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts has revealed details of its stand at the upcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, which is set to feature industry guests, prizes and access to expert advice from right across the b…
Win mega points by fitting NTK sensors… it’s a double bubble!
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
There’s never been a more rewarding time for UK workshops to fit NTK sensors. For NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd is offering members of its BoxClever UK independent garage loyalty scheme a massive incentive…
Take pride in your ride with NAPA Maintenance Sprays
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer NAPA has recently released a comprehensive suite of maintenance sprays, covering a thorough selection of cleaners, degreasers, sanitisers, adhesives, belt slips and…
Elliott excels at Oulton Park
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
Motorcycle star Brayden Elliott – who is sponsored by ignition and sensor specialist NGK – is celebrating making the podium in the latest round of the 2022 Pirelli National Superstock championship. He…
3 areas to focus on to improve your bottom line: advice from Volo Commerce
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
Supply chain issues mean many sellers can't get enough products to sell and are having to pay very high transportation costs to get them. This has made it even more important to focus on profitability…
Garages putting quality first, says PartsInMotion.co.uk
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
Online automotive parts distributor PartsInMotion.co.uk is bucking the trend in the automotive aftermarket as it sees demand increase from independent garages for its expanding ranges of high-quality …
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd has been honouring its top sales staff
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
The supplier of original equipment (OE) spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK Lambda and associated engine management sensors named Paul Gair and Charlie Keable Joint Salesmen of the Year with third place g…
Joint venture set to lift aftermarket workshop diagnostics to a new level
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Maverick Diagnostics and Opus IVS have agreed a joint distribution venture, Opus IVS customers will be able to purchase fully supported 100% original dealer diagnostics tools and support through Opus …
‘That’s a wrap’ – TMD Friction supports Fleet Factors
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
TMD Friction has pledged its support to established parts distributor, Fleet Factors, by wrapping two of its delivery vans with its iconic Mintex and Textar branding. Covering the Teesside area, Fleet…
IAAF Exclusive: Mind The Gap – skills & recruitment shortage not just confined to post-education candidates
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
In the second part of our exclusive skills and recruitment series, recruitment specialist Glen Callum Associates (GCA) says the industry must widen its outlook and recruitment from other sectors if it…
Automotive research and training giants Thatcham Research join roster at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Leading automotive research and training provider Thatcham Research is the latest organisation to join the 150-strong roster of influential speakers and training experts at the inaugural UK Garage and…
Three opportunities on offer from Dal Corso Group
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
1. WebinarLeadership Skills: 3 Steps to Navigate Difficult and Courageous Conversations IAAF member Roberto Dal Corso shares how to develop conversation skills that keep communication open, balanced,…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 13 May 2022
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
A packed week of meetings this week as IAAF conducts its regular cv committee, board and council (pictured) sessions. The meetings offer an excellent opportunity to highlight the wide ranging work the…
2022 Queen's Speech: transport and training
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
The Transport Bill proposed in this year's Queen's Speech includes three areas relating to the automotive sector: Legislation for self-driving vehicles will enable an emerging UK sector in this new t…
Arnold Clark Autoparts partners with stock car racer
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
National motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts is sponsoring stock car racing driver Holly Glen as she makes a bid for the World Stock Car Championships. Arnold Clark Autoparts is providing Dundee-based…
£200 million boost to rollout of hundreds more zero-emission HGVs
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
The world’s largest fleet of zero emission HGVs will take to UK roads through plans to achieve cleaner air and greener jobs, while helping to keep costs down on consumer goods. Transport Minister Tr…
Bookings open for the IAAF Conference and Annual Awards Dinner
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Bookings are now being taken for the 2022 IAAF Conference and Annual Awards Dinner, which will be held on 8 December at DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes. Demand is expected to be high with 30 percen…
IMPORTANT: Information from DuoCall about MMS Mobile Malware
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
What's happening? O2 have advised that they have seen a significant rise in FluBot victims on the mobile network. This was originally identified by Vodafone on Wednesday 27th April 2022, and they are …
Ring Automotive adds two rapid power delivery products to jump starter range
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Ring Automotive has launched the RPPL260 and RPPL360 jump starter products, enabling super-quick charging of vehicle batteries and power delivery-enabled devices. Both the RPPL260, with its 200-amp ou…
Dayco heads for the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Dayco will be exhibiting at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event to be held at NEC, Birmingham on the 8th and 9th June. Alongside a full training schedule, the company, which is occupying stand C30 in H…
SMP Europe reinforces importance of high-quality air mass meters
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Engine management and ignition specialist SMP Europe has reminded the aftermarket of the importance of fitting good quality air mass meters to vehicles. Also known as mass airflow sensors, they are a …
MAM Software announces eVHC and damage inspection to its TeamView app
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
MAM Software is pleased to announce the latest version of Autowork Online, its intuitive and feature-rich cloud-based garage management software which is designed to manage every aspect of running a b…
TecDoc helps parts traders reach their sales goals faster
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
The global shift of automotive parts sales towards e-commerce platforms is one of the world’s major market trends. TecAlliance, the leading data management specialist in the independent automotive aft…
Andy Hamilton, CEO at LKQ Euro Car Parts, commented:
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
“The used vehicle market has continued to benefit from the backlog on new vehicle production lines, which has been exacerbated by the tragic events in Ukraine. That said, momentum has slowed throughou…
First Line Ltd. adds 78 new references to range
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has expanded its product offering with 78 new references. First Line Ltd.’s constant innovation is delivering a larger product offering than ever befo…
Mintex-backed Lewis Brown endures tough season opener
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
TMD Friction’s Mintex brand ambassador Lewis Brown remains optimistic about his championship chances despite enduring a difficult opening to his Quaife MINI Challenge season at Donington Park, where l…
Two new e-mobility products from LIQUI MOLY
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
LIQUI MOLY has developed a coolant for fuel cells as well as a special transmission fluid solely for electric vehicles. Both are available now. David Kaiser, Head of Research and Development at LIQUI …
Automotive chemicals for professionals at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Although LIQUI MOLY is primarily known for its oils and additives, the company offers much more than that, especially for workshops. On the one hand, these are chemical tools that make the everyday wo…
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event to offer bags of benefits including free parking and breakfast
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Garage and bodyshop technicians can expect a whole host of benefits this June at the one-of-a-kind UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, including free breakfast to those arriving before 10am and *free parkin…
Max has a challenging time at Donington Park
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Yorkshire’s Max Coates – who is sponsored by ignition and sensor specialist NGK – suffered mixed fortunes at Donington Park for the start of the 2022 MINI Challenge UK season. Supporting the British T…
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