Starting his business back in May 2005, James Knight has come a long way from ‘man in a van’ status. With his wife Natalie joining the business last year, J R Auto Technics are a company on a journey ...

Gates has launched a new app that aims to provide a new approach to multi-ribbed belt wear diagnostics. The Gates PIC (Parts Image Capture) Gauge, available to all smartphone users, has been designed ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has responded to a recent MOT focused campaign by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) ...

MAHLE Aftermarket has published new technical advice for independent garages and workshops on how to replace the air filter in Ford-engined cars in the European parc. Supplied by the company’s Stuttga ...

Parts information data provider TecDoc has relaunched its technical data under the new TecRMI name, it has been announced. The company has finished its integration of the system and recently completed ...

A European Union plan to introduce MOT-style testing for caravans is being resisted by the government. The proposal would result in caravans weighing more than 750kg being required to undergo regular ...

Seven Autobody and six Autopaint and Autotech candidates have been confirmed as the finalists in the SkillAuto competition, the Institute of the Motor Industry has revealed. The UK’s best young techni ...

One of the UK's leading wheel alignment specialists – Supertracker - continues to place great emphasis on its training offering to technicians. The company holds monthly training programmes at its spe ...

Aftermarket specialist Corteco is leading a new campaign to make motorists more aware of the dangers from traffic fumes after research revealed some damaging data. Figures published in a recent editio ...

First Line has announced that they will be leaving their original premises in Northern Ireland and move into a larger distribution centre in Belfast. The 12,000sq.ft warehouse is centrally located, an ...

Metelli has launched a new website that the aftermarket brand insist will enable a “better interaction with users and faster access”. The website has been revamped with a new layout, updated web inter ...

Garages and bodyshops are at serious risk of losing business by making customers hold on the telephone for more than 30 seconds per call, new research has revealed. A survey of 3,630 UK companies by a ...

This year’s BEN Karting Championship will take place at Rye House Kart Raceway on Sunday 27 October, it has been announced. Courtesy of BEN, the automotive industry charity, drivers will be able to ra ...

Valvoline has unveiled a sponsorship agreement with three-time British Touring Car champion Matt Neal. In his new role, Matt will become a UK Valvoline brand ambassador for several marketing campaigns ...

Kwik-Fit mechanics have been accused of ripping off customers by tricking them into paying for work they did not need. The garage chain has been criticised after staff tried to con mystery shoppers in ...