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  • Schaeffler launches REPXPERT tour

    Schaeffler has announced its digital marketing team will be out and about promoting the REPXPERT app, One ...

    Schaeffler has announced its digital marketing team will be out and about promoting the REPXPERT app, OneCode labelling system and Bonus Point Millionaire concept. Marketing Communications Manager, Je ...

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  • Castrol enhances service programme

    Castrol has introduced an independent certification for its Castrol SERVICE workshops to help participati ...

    Castrol has introduced an independent certification for its Castrol SERVICE workshops to help participating businesses optimise operational standards and further build customer trust. The certificatio ...

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  • Switching on the Aftermarket: Autotech Connect Launched

    At an intimate event at Millbrook Proving Ground today, the Autotech Group announced the launch of its la ...

    At an intimate event at Millbrook Proving Ground today, the Autotech Group announced the launch of its latest division - Autotech Connect.  After a morning discussing the increasing importance of cybe ...

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  • PMM Podcast visits NHS workshop

    The latest episode of the PMM Podcast has been released and this month the team visited an NHS workshop t ...

    The latest episode of the PMM Podcast has been released and this month the team visited an NHS workshop to discover the advantages and challenges they face. You might imagine your workshop has little ...

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  • NGK announces company update

    NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has this month, officially changed the name of its UK operations to Niterra UK and h ...

    NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has this month, officially changed the name of its UK operations to Niterra UK and has revealed updated signage at its Hemel Hempstead headquarters. The company officially changed ...

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  • Garages seek cost-saving guidance

    Independent Garage Association (IGA) has revealed UK garages are turning to them for guidance on how to r ...

    Independent Garage Association (IGA) has revealed UK garages are turning to them for guidance on how to reduce costs and manage their suppliers, due to business costs being on the rise. Frank Harvey, ...

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  • Maverick partners with Aviloo

    Austrian battery diagnostics and solutions company Aviloo, have launched a tool and software package whic ...

    Austrian battery diagnostics and solutions company Aviloo, have launched a tool and software package which will help UK garages to check the health of EV batteries for their customers. PMM learnt all ...

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  • Supertracker unveils laser aligner video

    Supertracker has unveiled an explainer video providing a step-by-step guide to using its trusted, cordles ...

    Supertracker has unveiled an explainer video providing a step-by-step guide to using its trusted, cordless STR1 range of laser aligners. As the automotive industry develops at pace, this demo video ha ...

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  • Does the public back a four year MOT period?

    Startline Motor Finance has revealed, almost nine out of 10 (89%) drivers agree with a Government proposa ...

    Startline Motor Finance has revealed, almost nine out of 10 (89%) drivers agree with a Government proposal to extend the first MOT test on cars from three to four years, despite the fact Government ha ...

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  • IMI reveals industry concern over road safety

    New IMI research shows the motor industry is unanimous in voicing fears over road safety if first MOT dat ...

    New IMI research shows the motor industry is unanimous in voicing fears over road safety if first MOT date is extended. It also highlights consumer concerns with over half agreeing there would be incr ...

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  • IMI Awards Winners Announced

    The 2023 IMI Award Winners have been announced at a ceremony at the InterContinental hotel in London, wri ...

    The 2023 IMI Award Winners have been announced at a ceremony at the InterContinental hotel in London, writes PMM's Kieran Nee. Congratulations go to Thomas Morris, Bridgwater & Taunton College, wh ...

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  • PMM Podcast speaks on MOT proposals

    If you’re concerned about the latest MOT proposals from the government, you need to listen to the latest ...

    If you’re concerned about the latest MOT proposals from the government, you need to listen to the latest episode of the PMM Podcast. Cars have never been so advanced, with ADAS and autonomous driving ...

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  • IMI Responds to Government MOT Consultation

    New IMI/Garage Industry Trends analysis shows tyres are the ‘weakest link’ in vehicle condition – with EV ...

    New IMI/Garage Industry Trends analysis shows tyres are the ‘weakest link’ in vehicle condition – with EV tyres experiencing more wear than those for ICE vehicles. The Institute of the Motor Industry ...

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  • Motorists cut down vehicle usage

    Two thirds (64 per cent) of UK motorists are reducing their vehicle usage to cut fuel bills, according to ...

    Two thirds (64 per cent) of UK motorists are reducing their vehicle usage to cut fuel bills, according to research by BookMyGarage.com. The study on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis by the MOT, ...

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  • Garages attitude to websites hampering growth

    The founder of Garage Services Online has called for independent garages to stop viewing websites as onli ...

    The founder of Garage Services Online has called for independent garages to stop viewing websites as online brochures. Aftermarket website expert, Jim Lang, has said many garage owners also tend to th ...

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