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Garages delivering the ‘Original Experience’ to be rewarded by The Parts Alliance

‘The Original Experience’ garage promotion is being launched by The Parts Alliance in conjunction with Delphi, MANN-FILTER, Comma and NGK. The ‘Original Experience’ will be...

BG Automotive announces latest new-to-range parts

Highlights of range expansion include timing chain kits, CV joints and sealing products. BG Automotive, a supplier of OE quality aftermarket parts and components, has...

Yuasa announces ‘win a bike’ competition winners

Prizes total more than £25,000 given away in promotion. Battery manufacturer and OE supplier to top motorcycle brands, Yuasa has announced the winners of its...

New technical bulb guide gives complete lighting reference catalogue

All Ring bulb ranges tested on-site in state-of-the-art quality assurance laboratories Automotive lighting expert, Ring has announced the launch of a new technical bulb guide...

TEXA introduces new radar and camera calibration system

RCCS 2 kit available with wheel clamps, with tire clamps or with ride height control kit, CCD sensors and wheel clamps. TEXA has revealed that...

Everything you need to know about power steering pumps

BG Automotive reports on the evolution of power steering and reveals common pump failures. Power steering was first invented in 1876 and the hydraulic systems...

Online Ring ‘bulb finder’ tool updated for technicians

All Ring bulbs tested in onsite, state-of-the-art quality assurance laboratories. With one of the largest ranges of 12V bulbs in the European market, which combined...

Lesjöfors catalogue app grows with hybrid applications

The Lesjöfors catalogue app for iOS and Android continues to grow in popularity, with hybrid springs also listed along with a variety of useful...

GS Yuasa looks to the future

New slogan to be used in branding throughout entire GS Yuasa Group worldwide. The new GS Yuasa message conveys the battery manufacturer’s commitment to continually...

The sun shines on another successful trade show for The Parts Alliance

The sun was shining as hundreds of The Parts Alliance’s customers attended the company’s summer trade show at Brighton race course on Thursday 20th June. Guests...

Parts Alliance evening attracts over 200 customers despite heavy rain

The Parts Alliance’s new Midpoint Distribution Centre opened its doors for garage customers, attracting a total of 250 attendees including 25 key suppliers. The open...

Branch Focus: SCMF Croydon

SCMF Croydon has flourished during the last year, winning the New Branch of the Year Award but, as branch manager Bill Barrett explains, a...

Branch focus: GSF Banbury

The inaugural winner of the Branch of the Year Award at The Parts Alliance explains the secret to their success and how their processes...

Branch news: GSF Southend officially opens with more set to follow

New branch manager Mark Woolley-Goodson explained how the culture within The Parts Alliance has ensured a seamless and successful start to branch life GSF Southend...

DVSA update: Motorists need to ensure all vehicle systems work, even if it isn’t...

Government body looking to clamp down on MOT fraud through the banning of fraudulent testers as ADAS remains out of scope of MOT. The DVSA...

Don’t miss your chance to be a ‘Garage of the Year’

The industry will gather 5th June to celebrate the achievements of independent garages across nine categories. Don't miss your chance to win by taking...

Making Tax Digital to come into effect from 1 April

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) hosted its latest members’ event recently and reminded garages and beyond about the forthcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) rollout. Notwithstanding...
Garage Essentials - Autumn 2017

Autumn 2017 Garage Essentials brings exciting new products

The Parts Alliance has launched the autumn 2017 edition of Garage Essentials, with the 76 page glossy brochure featuring garage equipment and tooling from...

The Parts Alliance announce new ‘Best of Brakes’ promotion

The Parts Alliance has teamed up with Delphi for the second time in 2017 to run their new ‘Best of Brakes’ promotion. ‘Best of Brakes’...

Garage Essentials Summer 2017 available now

The summer 2017 edition of Garage Essentials, the industry leading tools and equipment brochure from The Parts Alliance, will shortly be landing with independent...

The Parts Alliance answers call from the AA and gains a 5 year supply...

The Parts Alliance is to partner with the AA and supply key products to Britain’s largest breakdown and recovery organisation. The products will cover...

The Parts Alliance Group purchased by Uni-Select Inc.

The Parts Alliance Group has been acquired from its private equity owner HgCapital by Uni-Select Inc., a Canadian publicly listed, North American Automotive aftermarket...

The Parts Alliance Group Ltd acquires BMS Superfactors

The Parts Alliance is delighted to announce that it has acquired BMS Superfactors, their Greater Manchester-based associate member. BMS Superfactors has four branches in...