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IAAF successfully challenges BMW under Block Exemption

|Date: May 11, 2015

IAAF successfully challenges BMW under Block Exemption

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has successfully challenged BMW after the car-ma ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has successfully challenged BMW after the car-making giant refused to honour the warranty on a vehicle that was serviced and repaired outside o ...

May 11, 2015
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KYB celebrates 80 years

|Date: May 08, 2015

KYB celebrates 80 years

Over the past 80 years, KYB has put hydraulic technology to use by creating critical products with vibrat ...

Over the past 80 years, KYB has put hydraulic technology to use by creating critical products with vibration and power control. These products are used across a wide range of disciplines, including: a ...

May 08, 2015
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New DPF Cleaning with exclusive deals for Mechanex visitors

|Date: May 06, 2015

New DPF Cleaning with exclusive deals for Mechanex visitors

Kalimex will be at MECHANEX in 2015 with its K-Seal Permanent Coolant Leak Repair, and introducing the in ...

Kalimex will be at MECHANEX in 2015 with its K-Seal Permanent Coolant Leak Repair, and introducing the innovative professional DPF cleaning kit from JLM. Find out how you can keep DPF business in your ...

May 06, 2015
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TRW launches dual stage transmission oil pumps

|Date: April 29, 2015

TRW launches dual stage transmission oil pumps

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) has announced that it has started production of its dual stage p ...

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) has announced that it has started production of its dual stage pump technology across two major European vehicle platforms. ...

April 29, 2015
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Optimal senses business opportunity

|Date: April 27, 2015

Optimal senses business opportunity

The growth in the use of sensors, in particular, Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) technology, has opened up a sale ...

The growth in the use of sensors, in particular, Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) technology, has opened up a sales opportunity for the automotive aftermarket and this has been recognised by Optimal UK. Modern ...

April 27, 2015
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Storming Weekend for Power Maxed Racing at Donington Park

|Date: April 24, 2015

Storming Weekend for Power Maxed Racing at Donington Park

The 2015 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship visited Donington Park for the second meeting of the ...

The 2015 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship visited Donington Park for the second meeting of the season and Power Maxed Racing left the Midlands in good spirits after a very positive weekend. ...

April 24, 2015
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Family electrical firm helps cut costs at motor garage

|Date: April 24, 2015

Family electrical firm helps cut costs at motor garage

North east based family-run electrical firm Ridley Bros of Gosforth has cut energy bills in half for a le ...

North east based family-run electrical firm Ridley Bros of Gosforth has cut energy bills in half for a leading vehicle service workshop. Lloyd Newcastle BMW has been fitted with new NVC Lighting Orego ...

April 24, 2015
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GSF treats loyal garages to luxury skiing break

|Date: April 23, 2015

GSF treats loyal garages to luxury skiing break

At the start of March a group of independent garages were taken on the trip of a lifetime to France’s act ...

At the start of March a group of independent garages were taken on the trip of a lifetime to France’s action packed Val D’Isere resort. GSF Car Parts decided to involve some of its loyal customers on ...

April 23, 2015
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GSF and Autologic join forces to meet the challenge of more complex premium automotive diagnostics

|Date: April 22, 2015

GSF and Autologic join forces to meet the challenge of more complex premium automotive diagnostics

GSF Car Parts and Autologic Diagnostics have announced that they are working together to help garages per ...

GSF Car Parts and Autologic Diagnostics have announced that they are working together to help garages perform deeper diagnosis and resolve more faults, faster. To practically enable this partnership, ...

April 22, 2015
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NGK backs Coventry Bees Speedway team

|Date: April 22, 2015

NGK backs Coventry Bees Speedway team

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd is once again backing the Coventry Bees Speedway team’s bid to win the British E ...

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd is once again backing the Coventry Bees Speedway team’s bid to win the British Elite League. It is the third successive year that the ignition specialist has sponsored the rev ...

April 22, 2015
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SIP announces new spring and summer promotion

|Date: April 21, 2015

SIP announces new spring and summer promotion

SIP Industrial Products based in Leicestershire, a leading supplier of quality industrial products, has l ...

SIP Industrial Products based in Leicestershire, a leading supplier of quality industrial products, has launched a new spring/summer promotion. The Heat Is On promotion includes over 100 new and reduc ...

April 21, 2015
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First Line promotion winners announced

|Date: April 20, 2015

First Line promotion winners announced

Back in September, in order to highlight the opportunities open to the independent sector, the First Line ...

Back in September, in order to highlight the opportunities open to the independent sector, the First Line Group (FLG) launched a sales promotion for its comprehensive range of First Line branded turbo ...

April 20, 2015
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IAAF announce next round of breakfast network meetings

|Date: April 18, 2015

IAAF announce next round of breakfast network meetings

The IAAF’s next round of breakfast network meetings will address key legislation, internet parts and soci ...

The IAAF’s next round of breakfast network meetings will address key legislation, internet parts and social media misuse for employers in the automotive aftermarket. Taking place at Valeo Service UK, ...

April 18, 2015
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Oil blender helps to raise £12,000 for Air Ambulance Services

|Date: April 16, 2015

Oil blender helps to raise £12,000 for Air Ambulance Services

Charity fundraisers at a leading oil blender have helped to raise £12,000 to be shared by the Midlands an ...

Charity fundraisers at a leading oil blender have helped to raise £12,000 to be shared by the Midlands and Wales Air Ambulance Services. ...

April 16, 2015
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Two thirds of motorists claim a “bad experience” at local garage

|Date: April 15, 2015

Two thirds of motorists claim a “bad experience” at local garage

Almost two-thirds (60%) of motorists say they have had a bad experience at a local garage – but more than ...

Almost two-thirds (60%) of motorists say they have had a bad experience at a local garage – but more than half (55%) have also found a “totally” trusted supplier that they regularly use. This mixed pi ...

April 15, 2015
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