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AVILOO addresses EV battery fears

|Date: July 10, 2024

AVILOO addresses EV battery fears

AVILOO has announced it is addressing one of the biggest uncertainties for existing and future EV drivers ...

AVILOO has announced it is addressing one of the biggest uncertainties for existing and future EV drivers, the fear of being stranded on the road due to a dead battery. Vague information about the amo ...

July 10, 2024
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MANN-FILTER redevelops online catalogue

|Date: July 09, 2024

MANN-FILTER redevelops online catalogue

MANN-FILTER has redeveloped its online catalogue, and from July 2024, the digital reference tool will be ...

MANN-FILTER has redeveloped its online catalogue, and from July 2024, the digital reference tool will be available in a fresh design with new functions for selected countries, with further markets to ...

July 09, 2024
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Pico Technology updates PicoScope 7 software

|Date: July 05, 2024

Pico Technology updates PicoScope 7 software

Pico Technology has released an update of its PicoScope 7 Automotive software, which includes support for ...

Pico Technology has released an update of its PicoScope 7 Automotive software, which includes support for new vehicle and powertrain types. The update also includes Waveform Library Favourites and Sha ...

July 05, 2024
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VIDEO: Hickleys Lifting Table review

|Date: July 04, 2024

VIDEO: Hickleys Lifting Table review

Anthony from AAK Autos takes a look at the Dama HDM1200 Lifting Table from Hickleys to see how well it pe ...

Anthony from AAK Autos takes a look at the Dama HDM1200 Lifting Table from Hickleys to see how well it performs in a workshop environment. He also talks about what makes its different from other Lifti ...

July 04, 2024
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Brake fluid safety warning issued by VLS, Mannol responds

|Date: July 03, 2024

Brake fluid safety warning issued by VLS, Mannol responds

Verification of Lubricant Specifications has issued a safety warning and escalated case VLS 010200, a com ...

Verification of Lubricant Specifications has issued a safety warning and escalated case VLS 010200, a complaint regarding Mannol Brake Fluid DOT 4 3002, to Trading Standards. In December 2023, VLS rec ...

July 03, 2024
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Castrol launches low viscosity 0W-20 engine oil

|Date: July 03, 2024

Castrol launches low viscosity 0W-20 engine oil

Castrol has announced the launch of the world’s first low viscosity 0W-20 engine oil to be approved simul ...

Castrol has announced the launch of the world’s first low viscosity 0W-20 engine oil to be approved simultaneously by BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. Castrol has launched the next-generation 0W-20 ...

July 03, 2024
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OSRAM launches NIGHT BREAKER 220 bulbs

|Date: July 02, 2024

OSRAM launches NIGHT BREAKER 220 bulbs

OSRAM has announced the launch of a product into its NIGHT BREAKER range called the NIGHT BREAKER 220. It ...

OSRAM has announced the launch of a product into its NIGHT BREAKER range called the NIGHT BREAKER 220. It is described as the brightest halogen bulb for cars, with up to 220% more light on the road an ...

July 02, 2024
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Ring stresses importance of headlight alignment

|Date: June 28, 2024

Ring stresses importance of headlight alignment

Ring Automotive has urged technicians to educate customers on the importance of headlight alignment. An a ...

Ring Automotive has urged technicians to educate customers on the importance of headlight alignment. An anonymous survey carried out by Ring Automotive in late 2023, revealed technicians are not makin ...

June 28, 2024
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Interview: GSF top team tells PMM “we like a challenge”

|Date: June 28, 2024

Interview: GSF top team tells PMM “we like a challenge”

Although it may seem unbelievable now, this time last year serious doubts hung over the future of GSF in ...

Although it may seem unbelievable now, this time last year serious doubts hung over the future of GSF in the aftermarket. Early last year, its parent company Uni-Select was acquired by LKQ, whose owne ...

June 28, 2024
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Supertracker teams up with the Shortis Group

|Date: June 27, 2024

Supertracker teams up with the Shortis Group

The Shortis Group has invested in Supertracker computerised wheel alignment systems for their Wilco Motos ...

The Shortis Group has invested in Supertracker computerised wheel alignment systems for their Wilco Motosave and Fast-Fit centres. The Shortis Group independent chains of family-owned motorist’s store ...

June 27, 2024
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VIDEO: Fortron ATF unit review

|Date: June 26, 2024

VIDEO: Fortron ATF unit review

In this video we're reviewing the Fortron ATF Exchanger & Cleaner and discuss the features of the uni ...

In this video we're reviewing the Fortron ATF Exchanger & Cleaner and discuss the features of the unit as well as run through the various benefits it offers. Anthony also talks about the units dur ...

June 26, 2024
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Schaeffler adds REPXPERT 2CT training dates

|Date: June 26, 2024

Schaeffler adds REPXPERT 2CT training dates

Schaeffler has added more REPXPERT 2CT training course dates, with upcoming sessions set to take place in ...

Schaeffler has added more REPXPERT 2CT training course dates, with upcoming sessions set to take place in the North West in October and the Midlands in November. The first two-day course will take pla ...

June 26, 2024
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Glen Callum Associates discusses recruitment

|Date: June 25, 2024

Glen Callum Associates discusses recruitment

Glen Callum Associates has announced it will be addressing the ongoing talent shortages in the sector by ...

Glen Callum Associates has announced it will be addressing the ongoing talent shortages in the sector by providing practical advice and solutions. This will include sharing insights on how businesses ...

June 25, 2024
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VIDEO: Hickleys Smoke Tester Review

|Date: June 21, 2024

VIDEO: Hickleys Smoke Tester Review

In this video Anthony takes a closer look at the Redline Speed Smoke High Pressure Smoke Tester from Hick ...

In this video Anthony takes a closer look at the Redline Speed Smoke High Pressure Smoke Tester from Hickleys and puts it to the test. Plus he runs through the features of this unit as well as trialin ...

June 21, 2024
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KNIPEX adds three-component Comfort Handles

|Date: June 21, 2024

KNIPEX adds three-component Comfort Handles

KNIPEX has revealed its Comfort Handles which feature a third, non-slip component, designed to optimise h ...

KNIPEX has revealed its Comfort Handles which feature a third, non-slip component, designed to optimise haptic properties and enhance the handling of the tools with multi-component grips. From this ye ...

June 21, 2024
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