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HELLA expands brake systems range

|Date: September 12, 2025

HELLA expands brake systems range

HELLA Aftermarket has further expanded its brake systems range, offering sets of brake pads and brake dis ...

HELLA Aftermarket has further expanded its brake systems range, offering sets of brake pads and brake discs to the independent aftermarket for the first time. Dr. Marcel Wiedmann, Head of Independent ...

September 12, 2025
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Ben announces Christmas fundraising activities

|Date: September 11, 2025

Ben announces Christmas fundraising activities

Ben has invited its automotive family to get ready and spread festive cheer by signing up to Christmas Ju ...

Ben has invited its automotive family to get ready and spread festive cheer by signing up to Christmas Jumper Day and sending Ben Christmas cards, which raise vital funds in support of those strugglin ...

September 11, 2025
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Ecobat encourages battery testing policies

|Date: September 01, 2025

Ecobat encourages battery testing policies

Ecobat Battery has continued to encourage technicians to put into practice a battery testing policy for e ...

Ecobat Battery has continued to encourage technicians to put into practice a battery testing policy for every vehicle coming into the workshop, irrespective of what it’s actually booked in for. As ind ...

September 01, 2025
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Autotech celebrates 80-Year-Old MOT Tester

|Date: August 28, 2025

Autotech celebrates 80-Year-Old MOT Tester

Autotech Recruit has celebrated a milestone as Geoff, the company’s oldest contract MOT tester, recently ...

Autotech Recruit has celebrated a milestone as Geoff, the company’s oldest contract MOT tester, recently turned 80 years old. Still actively working, Geoff’s career is a reminder of the value of exper ...

August 28, 2025
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VIDEO: Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range Review

|Date: August 27, 2025

VIDEO: Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range Review

In this video Edward takes a look at the Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range, talking through the benefits of the p ...

In this video Edward takes a look at the Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range, talking through the benefits of the products in this range. He also discusses which gasket maker works best in each workshop situati ...

August 27, 2025
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LKQ Academy launches virtual reality training

|Date: August 27, 2025

LKQ Academy launches virtual reality training

LKQ Academy has unveiled the aftermarket’s first virtual reality (VR) training programme, providing an im ...

LKQ Academy has unveiled the aftermarket’s first virtual reality (VR) training programme, providing an immersive alternative to e-learning to support garage staff to upskill in crucial disciplines wit ...

August 27, 2025
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BookMyGarage sees rise in aircon service bookings

|Date: August 22, 2025

BookMyGarage sees rise in aircon service bookings

BookMyGarage has revealed bookings for air conditioning re-gas and servicing almost quadrupled on the pla ...

BookMyGarage has revealed bookings for air conditioning re-gas and servicing almost quadrupled on the platform during the recent spate of soaring summer temperatures. The comparison website for MOTs, ...

August 22, 2025
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Valeo replaces paper instructions with QR codes

|Date: August 21, 2025

Valeo replaces paper instructions with QR codes

Valeo Service UK has announced an upgrade to its product packaging, replacing traditional printed instruc ...

Valeo Service UK has announced an upgrade to its product packaging, replacing traditional printed instruction leaflets with digital QR codes. Now, when opening a Valeo box, vehicle technicians will fi ...

August 21, 2025
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Unroadworthy vehicles on the rise

|Date: August 20, 2025

Unroadworthy vehicles on the rise

Data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division has found the number of people receiving ...

Data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division has found the number of people receiving penalty points on their licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped by 52% over the ...

August 20, 2025
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Motoring sector among worst payment delays

|Date: August 14, 2025

Motoring sector among worst payment delays

Research has revealed motoring trade and repair firms face some of the longest payment delays of any UK i ...

Research has revealed motoring trade and repair firms face some of the longest payment delays of any UK industry. This comes as the government has announced a landmark crackdown on late payments, as p ...

August 14, 2025
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NAPA partners with The Blend

|Date: August 13, 2025

NAPA partners with The Blend

NAPA Auto Parts UK and Ireland has announced its sponsorship of The Blend, an event bringing together bus ...

NAPA Auto Parts UK and Ireland has announced its sponsorship of The Blend, an event bringing together business owners and senior managers of garages from across the UK and Ireland, hosted by the team ...

August 13, 2025
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SDL Car Parts opens York branch

|Date: August 12, 2025

SDL Car Parts opens York branch

SDL Car Parts has celebrated 47 years of serving the garage industry by opening a York branch, an Investo ...

SDL Car Parts has celebrated 47 years of serving the garage industry by opening a York branch, an Investors in People accreditation and a new brand name. SDL Car Parts achievement of Investors in Peo ...

August 12, 2025
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RAC names Mobile Mechanic of the Year

|Date: August 11, 2025

RAC names Mobile Mechanic of the Year

RAC has named its ‘Mobile Mechanic of the Year’ as Qualified engineer, specialist technician and cancer s ...

RAC has named its ‘Mobile Mechanic of the Year’ as Qualified engineer, specialist technician and cancer survivor Sean Kimberlin during its employee awards ceremony at Silverstone. Sean beat more than ...

August 11, 2025
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Motaquip expands product range

|Date: August 08, 2025

Motaquip expands product range

Motaquip has introduced product ranges to support the latest diesel exhaust technologies in a bid to ensu ...

Motaquip has introduced product ranges to support the latest diesel exhaust technologies in a bid to ensure vehicles remain efficient and compliant with environmental regulations. A fuel vapour valve ...

August 08, 2025
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BookMyGarage partners with Bosch Car Service

|Date: August 07, 2025

BookMyGarage partners with Bosch Car Service

BookMyGarage has announced its partnership with Bosch Car Service supporting 300 garages nationwide by dr ...

BookMyGarage has announced its partnership with Bosch Car Service supporting 300 garages nationwide by driving more retail custom to the network from its platform. Bosch Car Service garages can take a ...

August 07, 2025
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