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Why classic cars need classic oil

|Date: June 15, 2026

Why classic cars need classic oil

Treasured classics deserve a classic oil that their owners can rely on to provide the protection their ve ...

Treasured classics deserve a classic oil that their owners can rely on to provide the protection their vehicles need, so says Duckhams Oils. Founded over 125 years ago by British pioneer Alexander Duc ...

June 15, 2026
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ZF Aftermarket Q&A: What does remanufacturing look like in 2026?

|Date: June 12, 2026

ZF Aftermarket Q&A: What does remanufacturing look like in 2026?

PMM editor Kieran Nee spoke to ZF Aftermarket’s head of global remanufacturing Tomasz Galazka to find out ...

PMM editor Kieran Nee spoke to ZF Aftermarket’s head of global remanufacturing Tomasz Galazka to find out more about remanufacturing in 2026 and beyond. Hi Tomasz, thanks for speaking with me today. F ...

June 12, 2026
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The 2026 UK Garage & Bodyshop Event line-up

|Date: June 05, 2026

The 2026 UK Garage & Bodyshop Event line-up

The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event has revealed an expanded and enhanced line-up of features and dedicate ...

The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event has revealed an expanded and enhanced line-up of features and dedicated hubs for its 2026 show. The programme is designed to support skills development, business gro ...

June 05, 2026
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Laser Tools launches apprentice scheme

|Date: June 04, 2026

Laser Tools launches apprentice scheme

Some people crack open a bottle of bubbly on their fiftieth birthday – the team at Laser Tools decided in ...

Some people crack open a bottle of bubbly on their fiftieth birthday – the team at Laser Tools decided instead to launch a new apprentice scheme. Anyone who has been to the Laser Tools premises in Wa ...

June 04, 2026
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Choosing the right ADAS equipment

|Date: May 28, 2026

Choosing the right ADAS equipment

Bringing ADAS calibration in-house is a decision many workshops are now considering, but choosing the rig ...

Bringing ADAS calibration in-house is a decision many workshops are now considering, but choosing the right equipment can be the difference between a profitable service offering and a liability risk. ...

May 28, 2026
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The growing importance of ADAS

|Date: May 27, 2026

The growing importance of ADAS

Thinkcar is highlighting the increasing importance of ADAS calibration in the workshop environment – and ...

Thinkcar is highlighting the increasing importance of ADAS calibration in the workshop environment – and how its mobile ADAS platform delivers value for money for independent garages, workshops and te ...

May 27, 2026
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How modern vehicles are driving training demand

|Date: May 26, 2026

How modern vehicles are driving training demand

Emma Carrigy, head of research, careers and inclusion at the Institute of the Motor Industry, looks at ho ...

Emma Carrigy, head of research, careers and inclusion at the Institute of the Motor Industry, looks at how the increasing complexity of modern vehicle technologies is driving the requirement for a new ...

May 26, 2026
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What do thinner oils mean for filters?

|Date: May 22, 2026

What do thinner oils mean for filters?

Choosing a high-quality filter could be the most effective way of preventing catastrophic engine failure, ...

Choosing a high-quality filter could be the most effective way of preventing catastrophic engine failure, strengthening a workshop’s hard-earned reputation and saving motorists from unnecessarily spen ...

May 22, 2026
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How to extend the life of your AC

|Date: May 21, 2026

How to extend the life of your AC

Denso argues you can extend the life of your customers’ air conditioning system with its new ClearAir+ ca ...

Denso argues you can extend the life of your customers’ air conditioning system with its new ClearAir+ cabin air filter. Regularly replacing the cabin air filter is a simple, but effective way to impr ...

May 21, 2026
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What happens if the oil filter is never replaced?

|Date: May 20, 2026

What happens if the oil filter is never replaced?

Why does the oil filter, an apparently ordinary component, become the ‘main character’ whenever maintenan ...

Why does the oil filter, an apparently ordinary component, become the ‘main character’ whenever maintenance is carried out? UFI explains the life cycle of the oil filter — from brand new condition to ...

May 20, 2026
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How is Mann-Filter adapting to new technology

|Date: May 19, 2026

How is Mann-Filter adapting to new technology

Mann-Filter discusses how it is adapting to changing vehicle filter technology in the UK market. Vehicle ...

Mann-Filter discusses how it is adapting to changing vehicle filter technology in the UK market. Vehicle filtration is changing quickly, and the UK has a front row seat. The car parc is ageing in pla ...

May 19, 2026
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The long-lasting effects of poor roads

|Date: May 18, 2026

The long-lasting effects of poor roads

Winter may be over, but the effects on the road are long-lasting. Delphi explores what the woeful state o ...

Winter may be over, but the effects on the road are long-lasting. Delphi explores what the woeful state of British highways means for drivers and the garages they depend upon. Every year, as the UK ...

May 18, 2026
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The importance of good brakes

|Date: May 15, 2026

The importance of good brakes

Meyle highlights the importance of good quality brakes, especially given the woeful state of UK roads. ...

Meyle highlights the importance of good quality brakes, especially given the woeful state of UK roads. As a safety-critical component, a well-maintained and functional braking system is essential. T ...

May 15, 2026
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How to reduce NVH in brakes

|Date: May 14, 2026

How to reduce NVH in brakes

Febi gives PMM readers their best practice advice on reducing NVH in brakes. The phenomena of noise, vib ...

Febi gives PMM readers their best practice advice on reducing NVH in brakes. The phenomena of noise, vibration and harshness can affect the pleasant driving experience of any vehicle. Brake noise is ...

May 14, 2026
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Track tested products for the workshop

|Date: May 13, 2026

Track tested products for the workshop

Automotive parts supplier Automotive Brands outlines the journey its products make from the race paddock ...

Automotive parts supplier Automotive Brands outlines the journey its products make from the race paddock to the workshop. At the centre of the automotive industry, the value of a supplier goes far be ...

May 13, 2026
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