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Automotive aftermarket must ‘think digital’

|Date: April 09, 2021

Automotive aftermarket must ‘think digital’

The first Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Industry Bitesize Briefing session of 2021 ...

The first Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Industry Bitesize Briefing session of 2021, allowed members to join via Zoom to learn about digitalisation for the future of the aftermar ...

April 09, 2021
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Motul partners with Castle Combe Circuit

|Date: April 09, 2021

Motul partners with Castle Combe Circuit

Motul has signed a partnership agreement with Castle Combe Circuit, which will see it become the Official ...

Motul has signed a partnership agreement with Castle Combe Circuit, which will see it become the Official Lubricant Brand of both Wiltshire racetrack and the Castle Combe Racing Club. In a deal in whi ...

April 09, 2021
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Shell offers carbon neutral lubricant option

|Date: April 08, 2021

Shell offers carbon neutral lubricant option

Shell has announced it will offer carbon neutral Shell Helix Ultra 0W lubricant in the United Kingdom and ...

Shell has announced it will offer carbon neutral Shell Helix Ultra 0W lubricant in the United Kingdom and other markets across Europe. The aim is to provide mechanics and consumers with a more sustain ...

April 08, 2021
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Shaftec announces warranty extension

|Date: April 07, 2021

Shaftec announces warranty extension

Shaftec has announced that from 1 April 2021 the warranty terms for its Driveshafts and CV Joints will be ...

Shaftec has announced that from 1 April 2021 the warranty terms for its Driveshafts and CV Joints will be extended. Applying to both remanufactured and new parts across these product groups, the warra ...

April 07, 2021
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Swarfega reveals winner of Toughest Trade 2021

|Date: March 26, 2021

Swarfega reveals winner of Toughest Trade 2021

Swarfega has announced the results of its Toughest Trade of the year, following a hard-fought battle on s ...

Swarfega has announced the results of its Toughest Trade of the year, following a hard-fought battle on social media. Vying for the top spot in Swarfega’s Toughest Trade Award, tradespeople across Bri ...

March 26, 2021
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Aftermarket partnership promotes safe interviews

|Date: March 25, 2021

Aftermarket partnership promotes safe interviews

Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has teamed up with Uhealthcare, a supplier of COVID-19 lateral flow devices ...

Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has teamed up with Uhealthcare, a supplier of COVID-19 lateral flow devices and kits, to provide the aftermarket with a complimentary rapid-test kit for use when interview ...

March 25, 2021
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DVSA prosecutes emissions parts manufacturer

|Date: March 24, 2021

DVSA prosecutes emissions parts manufacturer

A North Wales emissions parts manufacturer has been prosecuted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ...

A North Wales emissions parts manufacturer has been prosecuted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for supplying a replacement DPF that failed to comply with the requirements of the Regu ...

March 24, 2021
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Schaeffler REPXPERT produces technical videos

|Date: March 23, 2021

Schaeffler REPXPERT produces technical videos

The Schaeffler REPXPERT team has produced two INA technical videos on how to install the timing belt tens ...

The Schaeffler REPXPERT team has produced two INA technical videos on how to install the timing belt tensioner on popular TDI engines used in multiple VAG applications. Both videos have been designed ...

March 23, 2021
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Independent garages turn to online providers

|Date: March 18, 2021

Independent garages turn to online providers

According to online motor factor PartsInMotion.co.uk, more independent garages in the automotive aftermar ...

According to online motor factor PartsInMotion.co.uk, more independent garages in the automotive aftermarket are turning to online providers for their parts supply. The company has reportedly seen an ...

March 18, 2021
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April and May could prove challenging for garages

|Date: March 17, 2021

April and May could prove challenging for garages

According to BookMyGarage.com, April and May are expected to prove challenging for garages with significa ...

According to BookMyGarage.com, April and May are expected to prove challenging for garages with significantly fewer MOTs now expiring in these months due to the MOT extension last year. A Freedom of I ...

March 17, 2021
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Schaeffler UK MD steps down

|Date: March 16, 2021

Schaeffler UK MD steps down

Schaeffler has announced its Managing Director of the Automotive Aftermarket division in the UK, has deci ...

Schaeffler has announced its Managing Director of the Automotive Aftermarket division in the UK, has decided to step down after more than 40 years with the company. Nigel Morgan began as a Sales Manag ...

March 16, 2021
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OESAA welcomes Brembo as latest member

|Date: March 16, 2021

OESAA welcomes Brembo as latest member

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has announced that Brembo has become a m ...

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has announced that Brembo has become a member of its organisation. Brembo produces brake disc technology, supplying braking systems to ...

March 16, 2021
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LKQ Euro Car Parts enhances training offering

|Date: March 15, 2021

LKQ Euro Car Parts enhances training offering

LKQ Euro Car Parts has enhanced its training offering for garages, with the addition of an e-learning sui ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts has enhanced its training offering for garages, with the addition of an e-learning suite. The e-learning courses from LKQ Euro Car Parts’ AutoEducation Academy covers everything fro ...

March 15, 2021
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Ben reveals fundraising success

|Date: March 09, 2021

Ben reveals fundraising success

Ben has announced its 10-day virtual active challenge, Breakout for Ben, has raised just under £159,000 – ...

Ben has announced its 10-day virtual active challenge, Breakout for Ben, has raised just under £159,000 – a total that will help address its £1million fundraising shortfall. Ben invited the whole auto ...

March 09, 2021
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Eurorepar Car Service receives praise for approach

|Date: March 08, 2021

Eurorepar Car Service receives praise for approach

Eurorepar Car Service has reported positive feedback on the network’s collaborative approach. The Stellan ...

Eurorepar Car Service has reported positive feedback on the network’s collaborative approach. The Stellantis-backed garage network initiative operates by giving members complete autonomy and control o ...

March 08, 2021
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