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Garage Hive inspires at 1TEC Auto Hub Connect
Date: Tuesday 23 January 2024
Community-driven Garage Management Software, Garage Hive had a strong presence at the 1TEC Auto Hub Connect event last week. Taking place on 19th January at The Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield, it br…
What to check on a car after the Christmas break
Date: Tuesday 23 January 2024
Premium quality automotive lighting and auto electrics supplier, Ring, is offering advice to every driver on what to inspect on their car if it’s been sat for a while over Christmas and providing work…
Shaftec brings in new year with further brake calipers added to range
Date: Tuesday 23 January 2024
As we begin 2024, Shaftec has introduced a further 30 remanufactured brake calipers and one propshaft to its product portfolio. The recent expansion of the company’s product range follows the announce…
DT Spare Parts ensures the right start to the new year
Date: Tuesday 23 January 2024
The motor needs to be started, but everything stays still and the wheels are not moving. From this point on, every minute of downtime costs a lot of money and this situation must be rectified as quick…
Arnold Clark Autoparts sets the stage for technical training evening in Wolverhampton
Date: Tuesday 23 January 2024
Arnold Clark Autoparts has announced it will be hosting a technical training evening at its GTG Training Centre in Wolverhampton on Thursday 8 February. The event, tailored for its growing customer b…
EV transition to move up the gears in 2024, says LKQ UK Chief
Date: Monday 22 January 2024
The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland Kevan Wooden, has revealed his predictions for the independent aftermarket in 2024, with the electric vehicle (EV) transition set to move up the gears over …
Ferdinand Bilstein maximising the potential from Factor Sales
Date: Monday 22 January 2024
In the dynamic landscape of automotive aftermarket sales, staying ahead of the curve requires constant monitoring and understanding of market dynamics, competitor movement and the ability to identify …
Delphi supports independent factor growth
Date: Monday 22 January 2024
Autovaux Car Parts (Autovaux), an independent supplier of automotive parts and accessories, is set to open a fourth branch. The expansion into West Yorkshire represents a significant milestone for the…
Garage Says Best ‘Employee’ Works 24/7
Date: Monday 22 January 2024
An independent garage in Uckfield, East Sussex has seen a significant rise in new customers and its online bookings double since launching its new website. Uckfield Motor Services says its online stra…
The perfect storm – Interest rates, inflation and global supply chain issues
Date: Friday 19 January 2024
Expectations that interest rates will be cut this year remain despite a surprise uptick in the UK's inflation rate last month. Inflation, which measures how prices rise over time, rose marginally to 4…
LKQ Euro car parts kicks off 2024 with Protyre Autocare win
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
LKQ Euro Car Parts has announced a new partnership with Protyre Autocare, which will see the motor factor act as the primary aftermarket supplier for the business the next five years. Protyre Autocare…
Launch Tech UK unveils its latest diagnostic tool: CRP MOT 4
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
Launch Tech UK has revealed its latest piece of technology, the CRP MOT 4, a new development of its CRP MOT 3 diagnostic tool, set to elevate automotive diagnostics for technicians in the automotive a…
35 aftermarket brands stronger on data thanks to Elcome
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
Automotive cataloguing specialist, Elcome, has helped 35 leading aftermarket brands gain or retain Premium Data Supplier status on TecDoc. The end of last year saw TecDoc update its status of all data…
First Line gets into gear for 2024 with enhanced offering
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
First Line Ltd. has kickstarted the year by adding 43 products including key components such as 13 suspension arms, seven stabiliser links, one strut mount, one tie rod end, one rack end, three timing…
BETTAPARTS announces new range of brake pads
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
BETTAPARTS has introduced an expanded brake pad range with 16 new part numbers designed to cater to a vast array of vehicle models, reflecting the brand’s dedication to providing top-quality, reliable…
Apec expand its Braking range with 59 new part numbers this January including two first-to-market brake pad sets!
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
Apec has introduced 59 new braking components across the Apec Blue, Apec Red and Apec Black ranges. The range extension includes 15 new parts added to the Apec Red range including 4-wheel cylinders, 2…
All aboard the new BenBus to raise awareness of charity’s support
Date: Wednesday 17 January 2024
Automotive industry charity, Ben, is unveiling its new bus, a branded VW Transporter campervan, to increase the charity’s visibility out on the road and raise awareness of its life-changing support. T…
Elevating Autopart user experience: Enhanced delivery benefits with integrated ePOD technology
Date: Wednesday 17 January 2024
MAM software, a leader in providing integrated solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has announced a new development for its Autopart users. The integration of its Electronic Proof of Delivery (eP…
DENSO unveils the secrets of wiper blade replacement
Date: Tuesday 16 January 2024
Although wiper blades are one of the most important safety features fitted to vehicles, drivers rarely give them a second thought, despite the fact that efficient windscreen wiping and visibility are …
Ring set to illuminate aftermarket with strategic business revamp
Date: Monday 15 January 2024
Ring Automotive set to illuminate the independent automotive aftermarket with strategic business revamp Celebrating 50 years of excellence in the automotive industry Ring Automotive, the supplier of p…
Mintex Racing launches #legendarybraking high-performance Race Ranges at Autosport International 2024
Date: Friday 12 January 2024
NEW for 2024, Mintex Racing has revitalised its high-performance Race Ranges, consisting of both road-legal and track-only products. These next-generation brake pads were officially launched on the 1…
First Line nominated for 'Supplier of the Year' at CAT Awards 2024
Date: Friday 12 January 2024
First Line Ltd. has been shortlisted for the 'Supplier of the Year' award at CAT Awards 2024, highlighting its steadfast commitment to continuing to meet customer demand. In the past year, First Line…
Five reasons why the Right to Repair campaign will be built on positivity not fear
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
In 2024, IAAF is launching a new Right to Repair Campaign aimed at highlighting the mobility choices available to motorists through the automotive aftermarket of suppliers, motor factors and garages..…
First Line Ltd. finishes the year on a high with another 32 introductions added to its range
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
Aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has added 32 new references to its high-quality product lines, resulting in a grand total of 780 introductions throughout 2023. The company is committed to conti…
NAPA Truck Launches Shock Absorbers
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
Commercial vehicle aftermarket brand NAPA Truck proudly introduces its latest range of advanced shock absorbers. These cutting-edge components redefine the standards of stability, control, and comfort…
Juratek kickstarts 2024 with additional cylinders, calipers and brake pads
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
Juratek has revealed 25 new additions for the start of the year, including one Wheel Cylinder, 20 Calipers, and four Brake Pads for enhanced vehicle performance and safety. The brand’s new part number…
Ecobat Battery showcases its latest product data
Date: Wednesday 10 January 2024
Identifying the correct part for any particular application is key for both factors supplying, and workshops fitting, replacement components, which is why quality product data is priority for Ecobat B…
“High performance starts from the box” campaign from Magnetti Marelli
Date: Wednesday 10 January 2024
Antonio Giovinazzi, who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2023 at the wheel of the Ferrari Hypercar 499P, is representing the quality of Magneti Marelli Parts & Services products. Antonio Giovinazzi has…
Warranty Insight: Steering towards better customer care
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
Warranties in the used car sector are gaining traction, hailed as the peace-of-mind solution for buyers wary of potential post-purchase pitfalls. But let’s delve into the real value of these used car …
TMD Friction’s Nick Hayes recognised with Outstanding Achievement award at IAAF annual ceremony
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
After an illustrious career at TMD Friction spanning close to 21 years, Nick Hayes, UK Sales Manager for Car has been honoured with the Outstanding Achievement award at the Independent Automotive Afte…
NAPA Truck Launches Exhaust Temperature Sensors
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
Commercial vehicle aftermarket manufacturer NAPA Truck has released its new range of Exhaust Temperature Sensors for commercial vehicles. Exhaust temperature sensors are a vital component of a vehicle…
Record number of vans on road presents opportunities for garages and turbo repair specialists
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
A record number of light commercial vehicles are now on UK roads, newly released figures have shown, which puts garages and turbo repair specialists in a great position to thrive as the vehicle parc g…
DENSO’s bees in harmony with the community
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
Although it might come as a surprise, there have been beehives on the roof of DENSO’s headquarters since 2015 and the bee population is now around 200,000 According to the United Nations Environment P…
Delphi unveils latest round of first-to-market brakes
Date: Monday 08 January 2024
Delphi has unveiled its latest first-to-market braking releases, with parts now available for several new Nissan, Renault and Fiat models. Brake drums and shoes, once a staple in automotive braking sy…
GSF Car Parts offers bumper Christmas to Burton Garage with £5,000 prize
Date: Monday 08 January 2024
NATIONAL motor factor GSF Car Parts rewarded more than a thousand customers with a bumper Christmas through its All Wrapped Up promotion, with Staffordshire garage VW Services bagging a £5,000 grand p…
Navigating the roads of garage life: An advocate for OE excellence
Date: Monday 08 January 2024
In the heart of Birmingham, Autoworks Service Centre stands as a testament to automotive passion and commitment to quality. In an exclusive Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association intervi…
NAPA Partners with Valvoline in New Oil Range
Date: Thursday 04 January 2024
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading automotive and industrial solutions brand Valvoline for the development of the new NAPA Oil range in the Unite…
Factor Sales joins forces with the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation
Date: Thursday 04 January 2024
Factor Sales, a leading aftermarket measurement data provider powered by Pearson Ham Group, is proud to announce that it has become a member of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF)…
Mintex Racing helps propel RS Off-Road team to victory
Date: Wednesday 03 January 2024
Ground-‘braking‘ performance leads to Scottish Borders Hill Rally success TMD Friction's Mintex Racing brand continues to find success in some of the toughest environments, with its brake pads playing…
FAI Automotive expands its range with cutting-edge engine and chassis parts
Date: Wednesday 03 January 2024
FAI Automotive has announced an expansion of its product range to include 10 new references covering even more passenger car and light commercial vehicle applications. The expansion includes new Conve…
Diversity drives success: Women Automotive Network finishes a record year with ambitious plans for 2024
Date: Wednesday 03 January 2024
Women Automotive Network is continuing to reinforce the essential role of diversity in the automotive sector as it concludes a significant 2023, setting the stage for an even more dynamic 2024. The Ne…
Imexpart announces driveshaft range expansion and same-day delivery service following UPG acquisition
Date: Wednesday 03 January 2024
Leading automotive CV and engine parts distributor, Imexpart Limited (IMEX) has revealed the latest company development following being acquired by global powerhouse, Universal Parts Group (UPG). IMEX…
DENSO’s experts reveal the details of next generation hydrogen technology
Date: Tuesday 02 January 2024
In a recent ‘Behind the Scenes’ article produced with NewsPicks Brand Design, here, DENSO explains how it is on a quest to harness hydrogen, which is deemed the rising star of clean energy for the fut…
NAPA Wrapped: Over 2,800 Products Added in 2023
Date: Wednesday 20 December 2023
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA launches over 2,800 new products and adds over 1,600 components to existing ranges in the United Kingdom in 2023. NAPA launched in the UK in 2019 and now services the…
DENSO introduces strategy to maximise its ‘Green’ and ‘Peace of Mind’ fields
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
IMPORTANT NOTE: While DENSO Aftermarket is proud to share technical knowledge and experience, please note that the technology mentioned in this article is original equipment (OE) technology and is not…
Apec expand their Braking range with 32 new part numbers this December!
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Apec have expanded the Braking range with 32 new part numbers. The range extension includes 3 brake pads, 2 brake discs, 6 brake calipers, 1 brake caliper kit, 6 gear cables, 1 brake cable, 11 brake h…
Go, go, GadJet!
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Premium quality automotive lighting and auto electrics supplier, Ring, has announced that it will be supplying the UK automotive aftermarket with products from leading connectivity brand, GadJet. Aft…
AutoCare Garage Network Soars to 1,000 Members
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
The award-winning AutoCare garage programme, which consists of a nationwide network of independent family-run garages committed to providing high-quality service, has just reached a staggering milesto…
Factor Sales appoints Alex Jenner as new business development manager
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
With a rich background in the automotive industry, contributing to roles within a group of motor factors then Mercedes-Benz, Alex has a proven track record in business development and is poised to con…
Exol receives Highly Commended honour in the 2023 IAAF Awards
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Exol Lubricants has been recognised as Highly Commended in the ‘CV Supplier of the Year’ category at the prestigious Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’ Awa…
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