ALLDATA Europe has announced the first Repair Excellence Event of 2026, which will see Tim Benson’s award-winning Oldfields Garage host. Welcoming independent workshops and technicians on Saturday 11 July, the Repair Excellence Event will deliver sessions, tackling real-world trends and challenges that impact independent workshop owners and technicians daily, alongside technical deep-dives and demonstrations. Free ...

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Professional Motor Mechanic is looking for garages to work with to create video content for brands. The content is for YouTube and socials. You choose the projects you work on, we pay you a day rate and provide a professional videographer who shoots and edits the content. Each shoot is a day max, you need ...

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Ben has called on automotive people to come together, look out for one another and reach out for support, so no-one has to face loneliness alone.   Research shows millions of people across the UK experience loneliness, yet many never speak about it and Ben’s latest insights found 31% of automotive workers have experienced loneliness. ...

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Ring has expanded its professional battery care range with the JUMPSTART PRO 3000 a portable lithium jump starter designed for workshops, mobile mechanics, and fleet operators. The RJST3000 is 12V and 24V compatible and will jump start all petrol engines and up to 13L diesel engines, which makes it suitable for a range of vehicles, ...

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The IMI and Ben will be hosting an important conversation on health and wellbeing, offering practical guidance, insights, and provide access to support for automotive professionals and their families. Led by Ben’s CEO Rachel Clift, the conversation will take place during Men’s Health Week and Loneliness Awareness Week and focus on practical strategies to support ...

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Autoelectro believes the automotive aftermarket must rethink how it defines sustainability as environmental targets tighten and vehicle technology increases in complexity. Celebrating 40 years of service in 2026, the family-owned remanufacturer believes sustainability is no longer simply about “going green”, but about creating a resilient aftermarket capable of supporting increasingly advanced vehicle systems long into ...

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TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector, supporting the promotion of its portfolio. Andy Savva has thousands of followers on social media and hundreds of garages and garage owners have reportedly benefited from his training and mentoring. This partnership will see TotalEnergies’ branding and products featured across Andy ...

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The KNIPEX Slim Knips (78 03/61 150 V01) have been designed to make the precise cutting of wire or cable ties easier. The Slim Knips pliers have an asymmetrical design, making it easier to guide them into deep or awkward spaces so are said to be ideal if you need to get into cabinets, trim ...

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Mike Bewsey has announced he will be stepping down as CEO of the original British motor oil company, Duckhams. Mike became the CEO of Duckhams in 2024, bringing with him years of experience managing multi-national lubricant brands. Over the past few years, Mike has led the company through its next stage of global transformation. Building ...

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Ring and OSRAM have begun hosting free training sessions, in a bid to further assist their customers. Recently, Mike Smallbone from Aftermarket Business Solutions, represented both companies and hosted a training event for GSF Car Parts Exeter branch. During the session, Mike gave pointers to staff on how to market products effectively, offered advice on ...

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