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Valeo extends EV aftermarket line-up

|Date: September 25, 2025

Valeo extends EV aftermarket line-up

Valeo Service UK has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket offering with the launch of eight hig ...

Valeo Service UK has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket offering with the launch of eight high-voltage part references, ensuring workshops have access to replacement components for popular ...

September 25, 2025
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Four in 10 vehicles on UK roads on unsafe tyres

|Date: September 24, 2025

Four in 10 vehicles on UK roads on unsafe tyres

A study by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) has revealed almost 40% of vehicles on UK ro ...

A study by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) has revealed almost 40% of vehicles on UK roads are running on unsafe tyres. The TyreCheck 2025 study, examined more than 58,000 vehicles a ...

September 24, 2025
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Top causes of MOT failures revealed

|Date: September 23, 2025

Top causes of MOT failures revealed

LKQ Euro Car Parts has highlighted the top causes of MOT failure to help independent garages prepare for ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts has highlighted the top causes of MOT failure to help independent garages prepare for increased demand during one of the busiest periods of the year. Industry data from Autotech Rec ...

September 23, 2025
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IGA teams up with Autodata for EV support

|Date: September 18, 2025

IGA teams up with Autodata for EV support

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced a partnership between its specialist subsidiary, t ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced a partnership between its specialist subsidiary, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) and Solera Autodata. It is hoped, the co ...

September 18, 2025
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Auto3iii partners with Pro-Align Hunter

|Date: September 17, 2025

Auto3iii partners with Pro-Align Hunter

Auto3iii has recorded its biggest aftermarket breakthrough after integrating its digital communication te ...

Auto3iii has recorded its biggest aftermarket breakthrough after integrating its digital communication technology with Pro-Align Hunter. The electronic vehicle health check (eVHC) specialists, have in ...

September 17, 2025
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Niterra UK refreshes BoxClever loyalty scheme

|Date: September 16, 2025

Niterra UK refreshes BoxClever loyalty scheme

Niterra UK has refreshed its BoxClever loyalty scheme, giving workshops and technicians more reasons to g ...

Niterra UK has refreshed its BoxClever loyalty scheme, giving workshops and technicians more reasons to get involved. BoxClever rewards garages with points for purchasing NGK and NTK products which ca ...

September 16, 2025
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HELLA expands brake systems range

|Date: September 12, 2025

HELLA expands brake systems range

HELLA Aftermarket has further expanded its brake systems range, offering sets of brake pads and brake dis ...

HELLA Aftermarket has further expanded its brake systems range, offering sets of brake pads and brake discs to the independent aftermarket for the first time. Dr. Marcel Wiedmann, Head of Independent ...

September 12, 2025
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Ben announces Christmas fundraising activities

|Date: September 11, 2025

Ben announces Christmas fundraising activities

Ben has invited its automotive family to get ready and spread festive cheer by signing up to Christmas Ju ...

Ben has invited its automotive family to get ready and spread festive cheer by signing up to Christmas Jumper Day and sending Ben Christmas cards, which raise vital funds in support of those strugglin ...

September 11, 2025
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Ecobat encourages battery testing policies

|Date: September 01, 2025

Ecobat encourages battery testing policies

Ecobat Battery has continued to encourage technicians to put into practice a battery testing policy for e ...

Ecobat Battery has continued to encourage technicians to put into practice a battery testing policy for every vehicle coming into the workshop, irrespective of what it’s actually booked in for. As ind ...

September 01, 2025
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Autotech celebrates 80-Year-Old MOT Tester

|Date: August 28, 2025

Autotech celebrates 80-Year-Old MOT Tester

Autotech Recruit has celebrated a milestone as Geoff, the company’s oldest contract MOT tester, recently ...

Autotech Recruit has celebrated a milestone as Geoff, the company’s oldest contract MOT tester, recently turned 80 years old. Still actively working, Geoff’s career is a reminder of the value of exper ...

August 28, 2025
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VIDEO: Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range Review

|Date: August 27, 2025

VIDEO: Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range Review

In this video Edward takes a look at the Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range, talking through the benefits of the p ...

In this video Edward takes a look at the Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range, talking through the benefits of the products in this range. He also discusses which gasket maker works best in each workshop situati ...

August 27, 2025
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LKQ Academy launches virtual reality training

|Date: August 27, 2025

LKQ Academy launches virtual reality training

LKQ Academy has unveiled the aftermarket’s first virtual reality (VR) training programme, providing an im ...

LKQ Academy has unveiled the aftermarket’s first virtual reality (VR) training programme, providing an immersive alternative to e-learning to support garage staff to upskill in crucial disciplines wit ...

August 27, 2025
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BookMyGarage sees rise in aircon service bookings

|Date: August 22, 2025

BookMyGarage sees rise in aircon service bookings

BookMyGarage has revealed bookings for air conditioning re-gas and servicing almost quadrupled on the pla ...

BookMyGarage has revealed bookings for air conditioning re-gas and servicing almost quadrupled on the platform during the recent spate of soaring summer temperatures. The comparison website for MOTs, ...

August 22, 2025
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Valeo replaces paper instructions with QR codes

|Date: August 21, 2025

Valeo replaces paper instructions with QR codes

Valeo Service UK has announced an upgrade to its product packaging, replacing traditional printed instruc ...

Valeo Service UK has announced an upgrade to its product packaging, replacing traditional printed instruction leaflets with digital QR codes. Now, when opening a Valeo box, vehicle technicians will fi ...

August 21, 2025
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Unroadworthy vehicles on the rise

|Date: August 20, 2025

Unroadworthy vehicles on the rise

Data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division has found the number of people receiving ...

Data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division has found the number of people receiving penalty points on their licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped by 52% over the ...

August 20, 2025
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