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Ring and Osram to shine a light on products at Automechanika Birmingham
Date: Tuesday 04 April 2023
Renowned lighting specialists, OSRAM and Ring, have announced that both premium brands will be exhibiting at Automechanika Birmingham at the NEC from 6th– 8th June. The companies will be sharing an im…
Dayco showcases its aftermarket offering
Date: Tuesday 04 April 2023
Dayco, the company that pioneered the belt in oil (BIO) innovation on behalf of vehicle manufacturers (VMs) such as Ford and VW, will be highlighting the opportunity regular BIO replacement for these …
HELLA ValueFit Slim beacons maximise safety and support the latest workplace legislation
Date: Tuesday 04 April 2023
HELLA, the original equipment manufacturer and system supplier, continues to lead the way with a host of lighting solutions that improve visibility and increase safety. The latest addition to HELLA’s …
UK Detailing Academy to bring industry insight in dedicated programme at Automechanika Birmingham
Date: Tuesday 04 April 2023
The UK Detailing Academy has been announced as the education partner and curator of the Automechanika Birmingham 2023’s Detailing Live programme, hosting practical demonstrations and kicking off insig…
The winners of DENSO’s 2022 League of True Mechanics competition receive their rewards!
Date: Tuesday 04 April 2023
The annual League of True Mechanic (LOTM) competition combines high quality, IMI accredited, online technical training and assessment, with prize winning opportunities to allow technicians to battle i…
Ecobat Battery to showcase battery opportunities across the sectors
Date: Tuesday 04 April 2023
As Europe’s largest battery distributor equipped with a team of knowledgeable power storage experts, Ecobat Battery is ideally positioned to help independents from both the wholesale and installation …
Save the Date: IAAF Conference & Dinner, 7 December 2023
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
IAAF has announced its conference and awards dinner will be back in 2023, taking place on Thursday 7 December at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes. After a successful return to its face-to-face …
Award Sponsors announced for Garage Awards 2023
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
IAAF has unveiled its awards sponsors for the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023 headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts. The event will take place on Wednesday 7 June 2023 at Hilton Birming…
IAAF announces latest new member
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the addition of commercial vehicle parts supplier, KEV Limited, to its membership. KEV Limited is a wholesaler and manufacturer o…
Nick Entwistle returns home to Elcome
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
Elcome is pleased to announce that Nick Entwistle has re-joined Elcome in the role of Business Development Manager. Nick has worked within the aftermarket for over 10 years, beginning his career as a …
Transport decarbonisation package to help boost net zero ambitions
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
A robust package of measures to turbocharge the UK’s progress towards decarbonising transport, has been unveiled by the government. The measures will support the shift to electric vehicles (EVs), as w…
MAHLE Aftermarket showcases collision repair expertise at Kinetic 2023
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has showcased its service solutions offering, specialist Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration equipment and thermal management systems at Kinetic 2023, held at Te…
Livery unveil: LKQ Euro Car Parts announces new partnership for Starline brand with GR Motorsport team
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
Starline powered by LKQ Euro Car Parts has agreed a two-year partnership deal with GR Motosport, with Storm Stacey riding in this year’s Bennetts British Superbike Championship as Starline Racing Kawa…
DENSO heralds its customer karting challenge a great success!
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
On a rain soaked weekend at the Midland Karting Centre, after the hard fought qualifying rounds, the 18 finalists lined up to compete in two more head-to-head battles to decide the 2023 DENSO Go Karti…
Two North East local authorities trial HVO in diesel engines
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
Your NRG, sole supplier NEPO307 Liquid Fuels, is trialling the supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel at Northumberland County Council and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council to power a nu…
Schaeffler retains Andy Savva as REPXPERT brand ambassador
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
“Back in 2018, Schaeffler was an obvious choice for Andy Savva, aka ‘The Garage Inspector’, to choose as a brand partner during his transition from award winning garage owner to renowned aftermarket i…
Help shape the future of the garage industry
Date: Tuesday 28 March 2023
Attention all independent workshop owners! Join the IMI working group to help develop apprenticeships with IfATE. IfATE, or the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, is an organizatio…
BM Catalysts’ sheds insight into the importance of using replacement fitting kits
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts, has shared some useful insight into the importance of using new fittings when replacing an emissions control prod…
Ring launches new cordless tyre inflator!
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
With drivers at the forefront of the development process, Ring has launched a new cordless tyre inflator. To complement its cordless tyre inflator range, lighting and accessory giant, Ring, has introd…
Delphi Technologies elevates brake range with premium Bi-metallic brake discs launch
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner Inc, has announced the launch of new bi-metallic, high-carbon alloy brake discs. With a 15% weight reduction compared to a single, fully cast-iron disc, the …
Textar introduces new brake pad, disc, and accessory references
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction UK has expanded its high-quality Textar brand’s brake pad, disc, and accessory product range. To meet the needs of the continually expanding vehicle parc, T…
Common Vauxhall MAF sensor trouble code fixed with First Line Ltd. turbo hose
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
Aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has offered technicians a solution for a common mass air flow (MAF) sensor issue on the popular Vauxhall Insignia. The 2011 model year, 2.0CDti-engined Vauxhall …
Ecobat Battery introduces Pylontech Lithium, a new dimension of leisure/marine battery
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
Alongside dependability, boat owners and leisure enthusiasts naturally seek ultimate performance when it comes to the batteries their vessels, motorhomes and leisure equipment rely on. So, power, weig…
Carlyle Tools launches brake fluid boiling point tester
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
Carlyle Tools, the premium Tools and Workshop Equipment line from automotive aftermarket manufacturer NAPA, has introduced a new Brake Fluid Boiling Point Tester in the UK & Ireland. Brake fluid i…
Shaftec’s new website distributor finder further connects the aftermarket
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
Shaftec, the Drive. Steer. Stop expert has introduced a new ‘Distributor Finder’ section on its website. The Distributor Finder allows the user to identify Shaftec Distributors in the UK and Ireland, …
Automechanika Birmingham highlights show features and new training hubs for 2023
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
With just under three months to go until Automechanika Birmingham 2023, the trade event has highlighted its brand-new training hubs and popular show features for visitors, as the UK’s largest automoti…
Avoid premature wear with high-quality propshaft bearings, says First Line Ltd.
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
First Line Ltd. is pointing to the importance of opting for quality when it comes to Propshaft Bearings to avoid wear and tear of the rubber mounting and additional strain on the Propshaft. As many te…
DON expands high-end commercial vehicle brake pad range
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
TMD Friction UK has expanded its DON range of high-end commercial vehicle braking products with the introduction of a new truck brake pad. The addition to the DON range provides an aftermarket brake p…
JURATEK highlights importance of R90 compliance
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
In the fight against the fakes, JURATEK is encouraging garages and technicians to ensure they are using high-quality products for all jobs, as fitting poor-quality parts can lead to short lifespan and…
New HELLA and Bosch batteries added to PartsinMotion.co.uk range
Date: Monday 27 March 2023
Online motor factor, PartsInMotion.co.uk, has launched HELLA and Bosch in its popular battery product range, with the addition of both brand’s premium quality batteries. Batteries are key for vehicle …
GSF attracting “global interest”
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
Sukhbir Kapoor, President and COO, GSF Car Parts has spoken to IAAF on the company’s future following the acquisition of its parent company Uni-Select by LKQ Corporation. Sukhbir told the Federation: …
MOT consultation concludes
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
IAAF, through UK AFCAR, has submitted a comprehensive response to the government’s MOT Consultation on revising the test frequency and improving the roadworthiness test. The federation has campaigned …
EU drafts plan to allow e-fuel combustion-engine cars, report says
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
The European Commission has drafted a plan allowing sales of new cars with internal combustion engines that run only on climate-neutral e-fuels, in an attempt to resolve a spat with Germany over the E…
Location announced for 2023 Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards hosted by IAAF
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
The IAAF has announced that the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by the federation and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, will take place at Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Bein…
LKQ Europe partners with CECRA
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
LKQ Europe is thrilled to announce its partnership with CECRA, the European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs. This partnership is built on shared objectives and common interests, including access …
DENSO Europe celebrates its 50th anniversary!
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
February 2023 marked a significant milestone in the history of the leading original equipment (OE) component manufacturer and system supplier, as it is 50 years since the company opened its first regi…
myITG revolutionises sales reporting to ITGs
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
The annual submission of sales figures to International Trading Groups (ITGs) is a tedious and time-consuming process for parts manufacturers in the independent automotive aftermarket. The six trading…
Alliance Automotive Group UK&I partner with Exotec for new NDC
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
Global warehouse robotics provider Exotec has announced a significant contract win with Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) UK&I, a large car and commercial vehicle parts supplier working across Europ…
Maverick Diagnostics’ Andy Brooke proud to join Automotive 30% Club
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
Maverick Diagnostics is delighted to announce that its managing director, Andy Brooke, has become a member of the Automotive 30% Club. The Automotive 30% Club is a voluntary network of executives from…
Glen Callum Associates advises on attracting and engaging staff in the current climate
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
With 30 percent of businesses increasing recruitment in quarter four of 2022 and 28 percent of businesses planning to grow their team in quarter one of 2023, according to recent statistics released by…
Motorists back safety and year three MOT over 23p a week saving
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
UK motorists strongly support keeping the first MOT at three years, according to new research published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In a Savanta poll of British car…
Boost for buses as government takes more steps to support and decarbonise sector
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
A new initiative to upskill, recruit and retain a new generation of bus professionals, alongside support to help our bus sector get stronger, has been announced by the Roads Minister Richard Holden to…
EV the talk of the A1 Motor Stores Trade Show
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
A1 Motor Stores successfully held its Spring Trade Show on 16 March at East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham. The group followed on from the IAAF Conference 2022 by embracing the theme of all th…
Mintex Racing continues Focus Cup and EnduroKA championship support
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
Braking friction specialist TMD Friction UK has confirmed its renowned competition braking brand Mintex Racing will continue its support of the one-make Focus Cup and EnduroKA motorsport championships…
Elvis Presley Viva Las Vegas movie Cobra takes pride of place on packed Motul stand
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
As well as checking out some of the best that Motul has to offer for vehicle owners and restorers, visitors to the Motul stand at this weekend’s Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show wit…
Sprinting for F2 Victory
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
The Lucas Oil-sponsored DAMS team secured its first win (10pts) in the second round of the new the FIA Formula 2 season with a Sprint Race victory for Ayumu Iwasa in Saudi Arabia. The flawless drive a…
Carlyle Tools launches premium workshop lifting equipment
Date: Tuesday 21 March 2023
Named after one of the founding members of NAPA, Carlyle Tools is the professional automotive tool and equipment line of NAPA. Carlyle Tools has now released a quality range of Lifting Equipment in th…
Delphi Technologies announces latest round of first-to-market brake pads and discs
Date: Tuesday 21 March 2023
Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner Inc, has announced the release of three first-to-market braking components for Jeep and BMW as part of its European aftermarket braking program. The latest a…
Schaeffler’s ‘Tea-break Training’ Zooms back into action!
Date: Tuesday 21 March 2023
The REPXPERT technical team made a welcome return to online training as Simon Cooper once again hosted a Zoom based ‘Tea-break Training Session’, in which Technical Training Manager, Alistair Mason br…
NSK spindle bearings boost reliability at automotive plant
Date: Tuesday 21 March 2023
A large manufacturer of automotive engines has significantly improved the reliability of its CNC machining centres by adopting NSK sealed spindle bearings that prevent the ingress of cutting fluid. Th…
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