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IAAF’s recent December conference

|Date: February 11, 2026

IAAF’s recent December conference

A revamped speaker line-up sheds insightful light on a complex reality for the aftermarket as European ma ...

A revamped speaker line-up sheds insightful light on a complex reality for the aftermarket as European markets continue to prevaricate in the face of an electrified future. For many the complete roll ...

February 11, 2026
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AJ Fleetcare is proving family way is the best way

|Date: February 10, 2026

AJ Fleetcare is proving family way is the best way

PMM went up to Leeds recently to visit AJ Fleetcare, an award-winning garage which is proving that someti ...

PMM went up to Leeds recently to visit AJ Fleetcare, an award-winning garage which is proving that sometimes the family way is the best way. After meeting at Mechanex last year for the first time, AJ ...

February 10, 2026
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Castrol launches battery range

|Date: February 05, 2026

Castrol launches battery range

Castrol launches its own range of vehicle batteries. Castrol has launched its own range of car and comme ...

Castrol launches its own range of vehicle batteries. Castrol has launched its own range of car and commercial vehicle batteries, with 90 new products introduced to date, ensuring compatibility with a ...

February 05, 2026
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OSRAMS versatile inspection lights

|Date: February 04, 2026

OSRAMS versatile inspection lights

OSRAM explains the versatility of its inspection lights. With limited space available in an engine bay, e ...

OSRAM explains the versatility of its inspection lights. With limited space available in an engine bay, ensuring there is a convenient light source is important for efficiency and safety. Renowned lig ...

February 04, 2026
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Why UK manufacturing is important

|Date: February 03, 2026

Why UK manufacturing is important

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager at TotalEnergies Marketing UK, takes us through the company’s ...

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager at TotalEnergies Marketing UK, takes us through the company’s approach to British manufacturing. 2025 marked 55 years of TotalEnergies manufacturing in the U ...

February 03, 2026
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Why Denso spark plugs lead the way

|Date: February 02, 2026

Why Denso spark plugs lead the way

During their normal use, spark plugs gradually wear and will need to be replaced, sometimes for engine pe ...

During their normal use, spark plugs gradually wear and will need to be replaced, sometimes for engine performance reasons they may also need to be upgraded, but whatever the reason, Denso spark plugs ...

February 02, 2026
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The opportunity in high-voltage battery repair

|Date: January 30, 2026

The opportunity in high-voltage battery repair

Carwood is urging garage owners to switch themselves on to the potential offered by high-voltage battery ...

Carwood is urging garage owners to switch themselves on to the potential offered by high-voltage battery repair. As the transition to electric vehicles continues apace, independent garages face a grow ...

January 30, 2026
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Nissens add ignition coils to its portfolio

|Date: January 29, 2026

Nissens add ignition coils to its portfolio

Nissens has added ignition coils to its portfolio. Here, the company goes into detail about some common i ...

Nissens has added ignition coils to its portfolio. Here, the company goes into detail about some common issues this essential part faces. The typical ignition coil consists of a primary winding, secon ...

January 29, 2026
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Testing and supporting every battery

|Date: January 28, 2026

Testing and supporting every battery

After testing every battery, support every battery, says Veloris’ Andy Waite, as he follows up with Silve ...

After testing every battery, support every battery, says Veloris’ Andy Waite, as he follows up with Silver Street Motors, a garage which has been doing just that. Despite the proven revenue generating ...

January 28, 2026
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Three steps to precision glow plug fitment

|Date: January 27, 2026

Three steps to precision glow plug fitment

Niterra UK, the company behind NGK, provides the three non-negotiable steps you need to follow to achieve ...

Niterra UK, the company behind NGK, provides the three non-negotiable steps you need to follow to achieve precision glow plug fitment. You are midway through a routine service when it happens: a glow ...

January 27, 2026
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Bright nights without OE prices

|Date: January 23, 2026

Bright nights without OE prices

The longer nights and older cars we’re experiencing this winter makes reliable bulbs a must-have. But do ...

The longer nights and older cars we’re experiencing this winter makes reliable bulbs a must-have. But do you have to pay OE prices? ELTA Automotive, the official licensee and custodian of the Lucas li ...

January 23, 2026
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Draper Tools’ key considerations this winter

|Date: January 22, 2026

Draper Tools’ key considerations this winter

Automotive tool specialist, Draper Tools is outlining some of the key considerations for garages this win ...

Automotive tool specialist, Draper Tools is outlining some of the key considerations for garages this winter. Winter brings mixed fortunes in the garage, working conditions get colder and darker and e ...

January 22, 2026
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Another year of change for oils and lubricants

|Date: January 21, 2026

Another year of change for oils and lubricants

2025 was another year of change in an increasingly complex oils and lubricants market, as VLS Chairman Da ...

2025 was another year of change in an increasingly complex oils and lubricants market, as VLS Chairman Darren Frogson explains to PMM. Not quite an ‘annus horribilis’, but 2025 certainly posed continu ...

January 21, 2026
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Morris Lubricants top tips on antifreeze and coolants

|Date: January 20, 2026

Morris Lubricants top tips on antifreeze and coolants

Choosing and using the correct antifreeze coolants can be confusing. To give you a better understanding o ...

Choosing and using the correct antifreeze coolants can be confusing. To give you a better understanding of them, Morris Lubricants’ technology manager, Adrian Hill, answers some FAQs and gives his top ...

January 20, 2026
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OE repair data in action at Oldfields Garage

|Date: January 19, 2026

OE repair data in action at Oldfields Garage

At Oldfields Garage, ALLDATA Europe and Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions demonstrated how the power ...

At Oldfields Garage, ALLDATA Europe and Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions demonstrated how the power of OE repair data and solutions assisted the repair on a Škoda Kodiaq. Recently, ALLDATA Europe ...

January 19, 2026
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