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Record numbers of independent technicians take up training

|Date: December 02, 2014

Record numbers of independent technicians take up training

In sharp contrast to the motor industry’s perception that independent garages are shying away from their ...

In sharp contrast to the motor industry’s perception that independent garages are shying away from their commitment to training, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced encouraging figu ...

December 02, 2014
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FLG turbo hose promotion

|Date: December 02, 2014

FLG turbo hose promotion

The First Line Group, (FLG), has announced a three-month garage promotion for its popular range of high q ...

The First Line Group, (FLG), has announced a three-month garage promotion for its popular range of high quality First Line branded turbo hoses, which it launched in January and have proved to be a gre ...

December 02, 2014
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FLG turbo hose promotion update

|Date: December 02, 2014

FLG turbo hose promotion update

The September winners of the super turbo hose promotion organised by the First Line Group (FLG), for its ...

The September winners of the super turbo hose promotion organised by the First Line Group (FLG), for its popular range of high quality First Line branded turbo hoses, have now been drawn. The lucky wi ...

December 02, 2014
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Jim Hughes rewarded by NGK

|Date: December 02, 2014

Jim Hughes rewarded by NGK

NGK has paid a unique global accolade to a man who more than anyone was responsible for building the comp ...

NGK has paid a unique global accolade to a man who more than anyone was responsible for building the company’s reputation in the UK. The manufacturer of original equipment (OE) spark plugs, glow plugs ...

December 02, 2014
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Celsus reward top performing dealers

|Date: December 02, 2014

Celsus reward top performing dealers

Celsus, the audio specialists who promise to ‘deliver enjoyment’, are staying absolutely true to their wo ...

Celsus, the audio specialists who promise to ‘deliver enjoyment’, are staying absolutely true to their word by flying an excited group of their top performing JL Audio dealers out to Miami, Florida at ...

December 02, 2014
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Trading Standards urged to ‘grip’ part worn tyre problem

|Date: December 02, 2014

Trading Standards urged to ‘grip’ part worn tyre problem

Trading Standards offices across the UK are being urged by TyreSafe to enforce existing regulations regar ...

Trading Standards offices across the UK are being urged by TyreSafe to enforce existing regulations regarding the sale of part worn tyres in a bid to help improve consumer safety after its own month-l ...

December 02, 2014
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NTDA campaign against the use of part worn tyres

|Date: December 02, 2014

NTDA campaign against the use of part worn tyres

In September 2013, the then NTDA Vice Chairman and now Chairman, Roger Griggs, wrote to members regarding ...

In September 2013, the then NTDA Vice Chairman and now Chairman, Roger Griggs, wrote to members regarding the NTDA Part Worn Tyre Campaign and the proposal of a voluntary levy on members to create a “ ...

December 02, 2014
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Three-quarters of driver’s unprepared for winter rainfall

|Date: December 02, 2014

Three-quarters of driver’s unprepared for winter rainfall

Nearly three quarters of drivers across the UK are potentially unprepared for any heavy rainfall this win ...

Nearly three quarters of drivers across the UK are potentially unprepared for any heavy rainfall this winter and at an increased risk of being involved in an accident, according to a new survey carrie ...

December 02, 2014
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Largest ever nationwide part worn tyre investigation reveals alarming results

|Date: December 02, 2014

Largest ever nationwide part worn tyre investigation reveals alarming results

The largest ever nationwide investigation into the sale of part worn tyres across the UK has revealed tha ...

The largest ever nationwide investigation into the sale of part worn tyres across the UK has revealed that thousands of drivers are being exposed to frightening levels of risk through the purchase of ...

December 02, 2014
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SingEx-ECI International plans to turn Brityrex International into the UK’s principal tyre trade event

|Date: December 02, 2014

SingEx-ECI International plans to turn Brityrex International into the UK’s principal tyre trade event

SingEx-ECI International, the organiser of the recently-concluded Brityrex International 2014, plans to b ...

SingEx-ECI International, the organiser of the recently-concluded Brityrex International 2014, plans to build on the success of this year’s show and grow it to become the United Kingdom’s principal ty ...

December 02, 2014
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Dickies signs deal with Tyco Suzuki

|Date: December 02, 2014

Dickies signs deal with Tyco Suzuki

Workwear manufacturer Dickies has signed a partnership deal with British Superbike outfit Tyco Suzuki tha ...

Workwear manufacturer Dickies has signed a partnership deal with British Superbike outfit Tyco Suzuki that will see the brand appear on their race bikes from next season. The company will also show th ...

December 02, 2014
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Dickies support L6ve Life Foundation

|Date: December 02, 2014

Dickies support L6ve Life Foundation

Dickies have donated 120 T-shirts for The L6ve Life Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting those wh ...

Dickies have donated 120 T-shirts for The L6ve Life Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting those who are striving to find a cure, as well as helping those who are suffering from Motor Neurone Di ...

December 02, 2014
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IMI study highlights value of training automotive retail managers

|Date: December 01, 2014

IMI study highlights value of training automotive retail managers

The IMI is warning automotive employers not to disregard management training if they wish to reach their ...

The IMI is warning automotive employers not to disregard management training if they wish to reach their maximum potential. The warning comes on the back of a two year Return on Investment (ROI) study ...

December 01, 2014
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IMI: Motorists need to research technician

|Date: December 01, 2014

IMI: Motorists need to research technician

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on motorists to do more to ensure their vehicle is l ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on motorists to do more to ensure their vehicle is looked after by an appropriately-qualified technician. The plea comes on the back of the launch ...

December 01, 2014
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IMI tackles literacy problems

|Date: December 01, 2014

IMI tackles literacy problems

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has introduced a free suite of literacy and ICT teaching resour ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has introduced a free suite of literacy and ICT teaching resources to address concerns of businesses that school leavers do not possess the skills to begin a ...

December 01, 2014
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