Ring enjoys a successful Auto Express product awards
Awards for products in the lighting, dash cam and tyre care categories Ring received two wins and three commended awards from the Auto Express product...
Surge in consumer enquiries as the Service and Repair Code celebrates 15th anniversary
Forty-four percent increase in customer contacts in first quarter of 2023 Cast your mind back to 2008. Manchester United were crowned Premier League champions. Derby...
Avia Autos extends capabilities with Delphi
Investment is part of plans to update and broaden its diagnostic capabilities Bridgend-based Avia Autos is reaping the benefits of the next-generation diagnostic tool from...
GS Yuasa to showcase expanded auxiliary battery range at Automechanika Birmingham
The auxiliary range now features 12 dedicated batteries, with a further 15 batteries listed as auxiliary fit options. Global battery manufacturer GS Yuasa will showcase...
Hella Gutmann strengthens UK team
The workshop equipment specialist adds new faces to team Hella Gutmann, the workshop equipment division of global original equipment (OE) supplier HELLA, has reinvigorated and...
Blackpool Gazette article highlights the importance of online reviews
Website showcases 21 local garages with 5-star Google reviews It’s a route one approach, but the Blackpool Gazette’s story on local garages with five-star Google...
MANN-FILTER receives new gold status
Maintaining the highest standards of quality for supplied data showcases Premium brand MANN-FILTER, part of global filtration expert MANN+HUMMEL, is awarded the TecDoc Gold...
DENSO extends wiper blade range with new rear wiper references
DENSO is an OE wiper blade producer for vehicle manufacturers across the globe To ensure independents across Europe have access to the OE quality replacement...
OSRAM headlamp bulb recognised in Auto Express product awards
Night Breaker 200 is commended in 2023 awards OSRAM has been commended in the Auto Express 2023 product awards for its Night Breaker 200 headlamp...
Permit parking bays leave garage boss ‘confused and annoyed’
The bays have been placed in front of the entrance to his business The boss of a garage in Leith says he is “confused and...
Pothole damage compensation payments could have filled 340,000 potholes
Compensation claims totalling £22.7m were paid out to motorists in the last year Using data from the Department for Transport and the Asphalt Industry Alliance,...
The Motor Ombudsman expands coverage of Service and Repair Code to mobile mechanics
Consumers will now enjoy the same level of protection as having their vehicle repaired at fixed premises The Motor Ombudsman has expanded the coverage of...
Automechanika Birmingham 2023 preview
The event organisers provide a taste of what's to come in June Automechanika Birmingham – hosted from 6 – 8 June at the NEC – has launched...
Mini Countryman All4 Cooper S clutch and flywheel replacement
Schaeffler REPXPERT's 'Clutch Clinic' guide for this popular family SUV Replacement of the clutch and dual mass flywheel in a 2013 Mini Countryman ALL4 (R60),...
IGA responds to consultation on draft guidance on the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order
Chief executive calls it a ‘hugely important piece of legislation’ The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has submitted a response on behalf of members to the...
Delphi Technologies enhances Masters of Motion info hub
New content added; now easier for garages to receive updates Delphi Technologies has added new video content to Masters of Motion, while making it even easier...
DENSO’s Ukrainian support provides power when and where it’s needed
The company has worked with its distributors to deliver 50 power stations DENSO’s humanitarian initiative to support Ukrainian society, by making a meaningful and practical...
Mechanic who issued fake MOTs avoids prison
Ben McCann was given a suspended sentence A mechanic in Wales has pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud after issuing fake MOTs over a...
BGA Timing Chain Kits – The Quality Statement.
400+ REFERENCES COVERING 17,000+ VEHICLES FROM 1969-2023 Acting as the ‘Heart of the Engine’, and as such a critical, labour intense repair to complete, it...
Philipp Grosse Kleimann to head aftermarket business unit of MAHLE Group
Kleimann started his career with the Daimler Group Philipp Grosse Kleimann is to be the new head of the aftermarket business unit and a member...
New van for Ring and OSRAM
The van will hold a range of products from both brands Ring and OSRAM have added to their fleet of demonstration vans with a second...
Revealed: The most common reasons for MOT failures
Tyres, coil springs and headlamp aim top the list New research shows the most common causes for MOT failures in the UK, and although the...
IAAF appoints new commercial vehicle council leader
Sue McKay has enjoyed a 25-year career in the CV sector The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Sue McKay, global category manager for...
VIDEO: Installing polybushes couldn’t be easier
How to fit polyurethane bushes to a VW T5 or T6 front lower suspension arm Some people think installing Polyurethane bushes can be hard, but...
Schaeffler announces its first REPXPERT millionaire
It's congratulations to a garage in Herefordshire The waiting is finally over as the first Bonus Point Millionaire has been randomly drawn from the huge...
AA Ireland launches exclusive training academy with Autotech Training
The training provider will work exclusively with AA Ireland to upskill existing AA patrols with electric vehicle training Autotech Training is working in partnership with...
Ring announces new area sales manager – specialist division
His previous role was business development manager for LED Autolamps and 247 Lighting Scott Colquhoun has joined Ring Automotive and will be primarily managing existing accounts for...
Tina Drayson named head of the IAAF Garage Section
Drayson, who oversees the operations of CCM Garage, has stepped into the voluntary IAAF role Tina Drayson, operations manager at CCM Garage has become the...
Automechanika Birmingham announces dedicated Autotech Academy student programme
Programme will welcome the next generation of aftermarket professionals Automechanika Birmingham is officially welcoming the next generation of aftermarket professionals to its summer show, as...
Product focus: VW T5 or T6 front lower wishbone bushings
The benefits of switching to Polybush’s 44EA and 44EC Whether a Volkswagen T5 or T6 is used for business or leisure use, one thing the...