PMM hits the byways and highways of Surrey on a wintry evening with Ring-OSRAM’s lighting marketing manager Terri Clark to discuss the brand’s Nightbreaker 220 range and the pros and cons of retrofitting LED bulbs.  Terri, tell us about the new Nightbreaker 220 bulbs.  When we launched them they were the first 220 per cent brighter bulbs launched in the UK and across Europe. They’re 20 per cent whiter and give drivers a 150m longer ...

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Mechanex North returns to Harrogate this May with a new and improved live technical area for technicians to take advantage of.   What would the ideal trade show look like to you?  If you could choose, you would probably want something located close to where you live and work. Somewhere convenient – with parking, of course.   You would want it to feature the brands and companies that you work with on ...

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Did you that the refrigerants you’ve traditionally used in your customers’ air conditioning are being phased out? But what to replace them with to ensure an effective and easy switch? Chuck Abbott, global marketing manager at Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials, is here to discuss just that.   Automotive air-conditioning is in the middle of a major shift. While R-134a has been the go-to refrigerant ...

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As Comma Oil celebrated 60 years serving the UK aftermarket, the PMM team were invited to come down to their mixing facilities in Gravesend to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on.   The oils industry is the perfect encapsulation of modern car repair: Globally sourced, with intensely local appeal. Just as your Mini is now made in Germany or ...

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Florian Laenge and Joel Trescher, the experts behind Bosch’s ESI[tronic] diagnostic software, reveal in their own words what makes the diagnostics software stand out from the crowd.   Firstly, could you explain what ESI[tronic] is?  ESI[tronic] is the very latest iteration of Bosch’s diagnostic software, which enables workshops to carry out maintenance, service and repair work quickly, efficiently and effectively. From the vast coverage for conventional cars, to over 200 electric ...

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Looking for something out of the ordinary? Try febi.  Have you ever needed a door lock actuator, or a replacement headlight washer nozzle, or even an oil dipstick? You might think that those parts are main dealer only, but before checking the vehicle manufacturer’s parts programme, why not try febiPLUS first?  febiPLUS combines more than 2,800 specially selected articles of ...

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Morris Lubricants launches new fuel additives to support automotive petrol and diesel engines. Morris Lubricants has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of three new high-performance fuel additives, designed to support cleaner combustion, improved efficiency and reliable performance in automotive petrol and diesel engines.  The new additive range includes a DPF Cleaner, Petrol Fuel ...

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The automotive aftermarket is at a crossroads where sustainability, safety and quality are paramount, says Brake Engineering.   As the industry grapples with the dual challenges of environmental responsibility and consumer demand for affordable solutions, remanufacturing is leading the way as a responsible option for workshops.  With over four decades of expertise, Brake Engineering is aiming to show how the industry can achieve ...

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Whilst winter still sees a peak in failure rates for rotating electronics, Autoelectro can’t help but wonder whether seasonality is becoming a thing of the past.  Freezing temperatures, snow flurries, tricky driving conditions and pressure on components under the bonnet traditionally mark peak season for Autoelectro – but that winter surge is becoming less noticeable with demand now consistently high ...

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In the Aftermarket Voices series of articles, Niterra UK’s marketing manager Becca Knight reflects on some of the conversations she’s had while co-hosting The Spark Inside podcast. In this instalment, she looks at the growing opportunities for entrants to the sector and what they need to do to progress.   The automotive aftermarket isn’t just evolving – it’s expanding. According to the UK’s Institute of the Motor Industry ...

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