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Don expands distribution network

|Date: December 17, 2020

Don expands distribution network

Don has announced the expansion of its passenger car distribution network with the addition of stockist, ...

Don has announced the expansion of its passenger car distribution network with the addition of stockist, Spartan Motor Factors. Covering the South West and Wales, Spartan Motor Factors has 13 sites, w ...

December 17, 2020
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Research reveals issues with UK’s favourite vans

|Date: December 16, 2020

Research reveals issues with UK’s favourite vans

Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research have launched the world’s first Commercial Van Safety Rating, assessing 1 ...

Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research have launched the world’s first Commercial Van Safety Rating, assessing 19 of the UK’s favourite vans and revealing major shortcomings on some. The rating independently ...

December 16, 2020
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LKQ Euro Car Parts reveals garages’ appetite for diagnostics

|Date: December 16, 2020

LKQ Euro Car Parts reveals garages’ appetite for diagnostics

Results from LKQ Euro Car Parts’ Garage Services campaign have identified a particular appetite for conte ...

Results from LKQ Euro Car Parts’ Garage Services campaign have identified a particular appetite for content on diagnostics. The campaign was designed to help independent garages increase revenue and b ...

December 16, 2020
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BM Catalysts remains confident over Brexit

|Date: December 15, 2020

BM Catalysts remains confident over Brexit

BM Catalysts has announced it remains confident to deal with any eventuality over the coming weeks and mo ...

BM Catalysts has announced it remains confident to deal with any eventuality over the coming weeks and months, as the UK government continues to be locked in talks with its EU counterparts over a trad ...

December 15, 2020
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IMI recognises importance of EV training

|Date: December 10, 2020

IMI recognises importance of EV training

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has addressed the urgency for EV training by partnering with e- ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has addressed the urgency for EV training by partnering with e-learning training experts, VOCANTO. The partnership will see more than 45 of the IMI’s EV and L ...

December 10, 2020
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Schaeffler scoops IAAF award

|Date: December 08, 2020

Schaeffler scoops IAAF award

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has awarded Schaeffler UK with its 2020 Outstand ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has awarded Schaeffler UK with its 2020 Outstanding Supplier award. The award was presented to the company for its efforts to stimulate the aft ...

December 08, 2020
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KYB launches 12 Days of Christmas

|Date: December 08, 2020

KYB launches 12 Days of Christmas

KYB has launched its 12 Days of Christmas competition to help distributors and workshops get into the fes ...

KYB has launched its 12 Days of Christmas competition to help distributors and workshops get into the festive spirit. From December 12th, those wishing to take part will be able to visit www.kyb-europ ...

December 08, 2020
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Ben issues update on support appeal

|Date: December 03, 2020

Ben issues update on support appeal

Ben has announced its recent rallying cry for support to industry leaders has resulted in around £0.5m wo ...

Ben has announced its recent rallying cry for support to industry leaders has resulted in around £0.5m worth of pledges. The appeal for support came at a time where Ben had seen a 50% increase in serv ...

December 03, 2020
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GS Yuasa launches COVID-19 and battery course

|Date: December 03, 2020

GS Yuasa launches COVID-19 and battery course

GS Yuasa has announced the launch of a coronavirus-specific training course covering COVID-19 and batteri ...

GS Yuasa has announced the launch of a coronavirus-specific training course covering COVID-19 and batteries. The free course has been designed to help distributors, workshops and garages combat the r ...

December 03, 2020
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Schaeffler updates employment strategy

|Date: December 02, 2020

Schaeffler updates employment strategy

Schaeffler UK has utilised a hiring recruitment strategy, which has been designed to help the company sou ...

Schaeffler UK has utilised a hiring recruitment strategy, which has been designed to help the company source the best industry talent. Delivered by Glen Callum Associates (GCA), the service is designe ...

December 02, 2020
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The 2020 PMM Awards

|Date: December 01, 2020

The 2020 PMM Awards

From training programmes and industry initiatives, to hand tools and diagnostic equipment, the 2020 PMM A ...

From training programmes and industry initiatives, to hand tools and diagnostic equipment, the 2020 PMM Awards have been designed to celebrate everything that’s good within the industry. So, without f ...

December 01, 2020
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LKQ Euro Car Parts customers raise money for Ben

|Date: December 01, 2020

LKQ Euro Car Parts customers raise money for Ben

LKQ Euro Car Parts has announced that customers shopping in its branches have collectively donated more t ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts has announced that customers shopping in its branches have collectively donated more than £10,000 to automotive industry charity, Ben. The funds have been raised via a partnership w ...

December 01, 2020
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VLS partners with a Trading Standards authority

|Date: November 27, 2020

VLS partners with a Trading Standards authority

Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has entered into a Primary Authority partnership with Buck ...

Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has entered into a Primary Authority partnership with Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards. Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards will pro ...

November 27, 2020
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Avia Autos wins Motor Ombudsman award

|Date: November 26, 2020

Avia Autos wins Motor Ombudsman award

Avia Autos in Bridgend has been announced as the winner of The Motor Ombudsman’s regional Garage Star Awa ...

Avia Autos in Bridgend has been announced as the winner of The Motor Ombudsman’s regional Garage Star Award for Wales. The Garage Star Awards were introduced by the Ombudsman to be able to nominate in ...

November 26, 2020
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MANN+HUMMEL plans closure of UK facility

|Date: November 25, 2020

MANN+HUMMEL plans closure of UK facility

The MANN+HUMMEL Group has announced plans to close its main manufacturing facility at Hilton Cross Busine ...

The MANN+HUMMEL Group has announced plans to close its main manufacturing facility at Hilton Cross Business Park in Wolverhampton. The decision has been made as the company continues to review its ope ...

November 25, 2020
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