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A solution for fast fault finding

|Date: May 06, 2026

A solution for fast fault finding

Pico Technology has unveiled the PicoBNC+ NVH diagnostics probes and kits consisting of a new microphone ...

Pico Technology has unveiled the PicoBNC+ NVH diagnostics probes and kits consisting of a new microphone (TA572), three-axis accelerometer (TA573), and extension lead (TA574). Designed for locating an ...

May 06, 2026
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ALLDATA to exhibit at Mechanex North

|Date: May 05, 2026

ALLDATA to exhibit at Mechanex North

ALLDATA Europe has announced it will be at Mechanex Harrogate, bringing OEM repair data to life through l ...

ALLDATA Europe has announced it will be at Mechanex Harrogate, bringing OEM repair data to life through live demonstrations and expert-led presentations. ALLDATA UK Sales Director Damian Milling will ...

May 05, 2026
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BookMyGarage celebrates tenth anniversary

|Date: May 01, 2026

BookMyGarage celebrates tenth anniversary

BookMyGarage has revealed it will be celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, following a record year ...

BookMyGarage has revealed it will be celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, following a record year in 2025 when independent garages and franchised workshops benefitted from £134 million of reta ...

May 01, 2026
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Garages warned about potential suspension surge

|Date: April 30, 2026

Garages warned about potential suspension surge

LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged garages to prepare for continued demand for suspension repairs, as Google Tr ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged garages to prepare for continued demand for suspension repairs, as Google Trends data reveals UK search interest in pothole-related vehicle damage has reached its highest ...

April 30, 2026
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Schaeffler boosts REPXPERT bonus points

|Date: April 28, 2026

Schaeffler boosts REPXPERT bonus points

Schaeffler has revealed it will be increasing the value of its REPXPERT points, so members will get even ...

Schaeffler has revealed it will be increasing the value of its REPXPERT points, so members will get even more in the bonus shop. Schaeffler’s REPXPERT knowledge base and loyalty scheme, available as a ...

April 28, 2026
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ALLDATA takes part in REPXPERT Conference

|Date: April 24, 2026

ALLDATA takes part in REPXPERT Conference

ALLDATA Europe has revealed it will highlight the relevance and impact of OEM repair data to delegates wh ...

ALLDATA Europe has revealed it will highlight the relevance and impact of OEM repair data to delegates when it exhibits inside the TechZone during Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference. Schaeffler and ALLD ...

April 24, 2026
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ELTA Automotive launches recyclable bulb kits

|Date: April 23, 2026

ELTA Automotive launches recyclable bulb kits

ELTA Automotive has introduced a range of Lucas spare bulb kits featuring 100% cardboard, fully recyclabl ...

ELTA Automotive has introduced a range of Lucas spare bulb kits featuring 100% cardboard, fully recyclable packaging, said to be a first for the aftermarket. Designed to eliminate plastic without comp ...

April 23, 2026
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Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference nearly sold out

|Date: April 21, 2026

Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference nearly sold out

Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference will return on the 14th May 2026, with the company now warning tickets h ...

Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference will return on the 14th May 2026, with the company now warning tickets have nearly sold out. The 2026 REPXPERT Conference will take place at the British Motor Museum i ...

April 21, 2026
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Laser Tools celebrates 50-year anniversary

|Date: April 16, 2026

Laser Tools celebrates 50-year anniversary

Laser Tools has celebrated its 50-year anniversary with the launch of Future 50, an initiative designed t ...

Laser Tools has celebrated its 50-year anniversary with the launch of Future 50, an initiative designed to support aspiring young mechanics in their first steps into the automotive aftermarket. The Fu ...

April 16, 2026
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VIDEO: Timing belt best practice from SNR

|Date: April 15, 2026

VIDEO: Timing belt best practice from SNR

In this video SNR, along with Shaikly Motor Company, reveal how timing belts are not optional maintenance ...

In this video SNR, along with Shaikly Motor Company, reveal how timing belts are not optional maintenance. Find out how ignoring service intervals could cause catastrophic engine damage: For more prod ...

April 15, 2026
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Technician shortage impacting repair capacity

|Date: April 14, 2026

Technician shortage impacting repair capacity

Easy2Recruit has reported three independent workshops have recently closed due to difficulties securing s ...

Easy2Recruit has reported three independent workshops have recently closed due to difficulties securing skilled technicians as ongoing recruitment challenges continue to impact repair capacity across ...

April 14, 2026
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Mechanex North returns to Harrogate this May

|Date: April 09, 2026

Mechanex North returns to Harrogate this May

Mechanex North returns to Harrogate this May with a new and improved live technical area for technicians ...

Mechanex North returns to Harrogate this May with a new and improved live technical area for technicians to take advantage of. What would the ideal trade show look like to you? If you could choose, ...

April 09, 2026
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Autocom teams up with A1 Diagnostic Solutions

|Date: April 09, 2026

Autocom teams up with A1 Diagnostic Solutions

A1 Diagnostic Solutions has been appointed as one of a small number of UK distributors for Autocom’s ICON ...

A1 Diagnostic Solutions has been appointed as one of a small number of UK distributors for Autocom’s ICON diagnostic platform, adding the PC-based system to its diagnostic portfolio. The move is said ...

April 09, 2026
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HELLA rolls out single-box bulb displays

|Date: April 08, 2026

HELLA rolls out single-box bulb displays

HELLA has unveiled a single-box programme for its 12V and 24V bulb ranges, providing motor factors and in ...

HELLA has unveiled a single-box programme for its 12V and 24V bulb ranges, providing motor factors and independent garages with a solution for bulb replacement. The initiative includes a range of disp ...

April 08, 2026
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Servicesure reveals award winners

|Date: April 02, 2026

Servicesure reveals award winners

Servicesure has recognised the UK’s highest-performing independent garages at its annual awards at the Co ...

Servicesure has recognised the UK’s highest-performing independent garages at its annual awards at the Concorde Centre in Manchester. Bringing together garage owners, supplier partners and industry le ...

April 02, 2026
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