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Delphi adds Volvo to security gateway solution

|Date: June 19, 2024

Delphi adds Volvo to security gateway solution

Delphi has announced it has integrated Volvo into its security gateway solution as part of its latest dia ...

Delphi has announced it has integrated Volvo into its security gateway solution as part of its latest diagnostic software update. Delphi's BlueTech diagnostic tool can now automatically obtain Volvo a ...

June 19, 2024
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Industry warned over poor quality brake calipers

|Date: June 18, 2024

Industry warned over poor quality brake calipers

The automotive industry has been urged to question the quality and safety of calipers entering the afterm ...

The automotive industry has been urged to question the quality and safety of calipers entering the aftermarket, following an independent study by Brake Engineering. The braking specialist commissione ...

June 18, 2024
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Schaeffler REPXPERT launches social media feeds

|Date: June 18, 2024

Schaeffler REPXPERT launches social media feeds

Schaeffler has announced its social media activity can now be accessed from a dedicated feed, with a corr ...

Schaeffler has announced its social media activity can now be accessed from a dedicated feed, with a corresponding feed for REPXPERT accounts launched alongside it. It is hoped the move will allow tec ...

June 18, 2024
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Comline launches Soccer Skill Shot challenge

|Date: June 14, 2024

Comline launches Soccer Skill Shot challenge

Comline has launched an online Soccer Skill Shot game and competition to get participants into the spirit ...

Comline has launched an online Soccer Skill Shot game and competition to get participants into the spirit of this year’s highly anticipated tournament! It is hoped the competition will provide the opp ...

June 14, 2024
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GSF CEO: Skills gap is an “artificial straitjacket” for garages

|Date: June 13, 2024

GSF CEO: Skills gap is an “artificial straitjacket” for garages

Following on from the latest episode of the PMM Podcast on the issue, The Skills Crisis: Is Money the Ans ...

Following on from the latest episode of the PMM Podcast on the issue, The Skills Crisis: Is Money the Answer?, the CEO of GSF Car Parts, Steve Horne, has issued a dire warning for the UK aftermarket t ...

June 13, 2024
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Tyre issues causing motorway breakdowns

|Date: June 13, 2024

Tyre issues causing motorway breakdowns

A Freedom of Information request has revealed 47.6% of all breakdowns on UK motorways and A-roads over th ...

A Freedom of Information request has revealed 47.6% of all breakdowns on UK motorways and A-roads over the last three years were caused by tyre issues. The request was made to National Highways by mot ...

June 13, 2024
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Schaeffler launches REPXPERT video series

|Date: June 12, 2024

Schaeffler launches REPXPERT video series

Schaeffler has announced the launch of a REPXPERT video series, ‘Wrenches and Wisdom’, with the first ser ...

Schaeffler has announced the launch of a REPXPERT video series, ‘Wrenches and Wisdom’, with the first series scheduled for filming this autumn putting the spotlight on apprenticeships. Matthew Selby, ...

June 12, 2024
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The importance of continuous up-skilling

|Date: June 11, 2024

The importance of continuous up-skilling

An Automotive Training Academy (ATA) trainer has emphasised the proactive approach required from industry ...

An Automotive Training Academy (ATA) trainer has emphasised the proactive approach required from industry professional to “not just adapt but to thrive” in a competitive market. Matt Williams assumes ...

June 11, 2024
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VIDEO: Features of Fortron Ecomax Dual

|Date: June 10, 2024

VIDEO: Features of Fortron Ecomax Dual

In this video Anthony takes an in-depth look at the Fortron EcoMax Dual from Sykes Pickavant to see how i ...

In this video Anthony takes an in-depth look at the Fortron EcoMax Dual from Sykes Pickavant to see how it performs and why it is a valuable tool to have in your garage arsenal. Plus he runs through t ...

June 10, 2024
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Mintex teaches brake maintenance best practices

|Date: June 07, 2024

Mintex teaches brake maintenance best practices

TMD Friction, the parent company of brake friction brand Mintex, has presented its professional technical ...

TMD Friction, the parent company of brake friction brand Mintex, has presented its professional technical training initiative known as the "Mintex Masterclass." Scott Irwin, Head of Technical Training ...

June 07, 2024
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Could the Government make EVs more affordable?

|Date: June 06, 2024

Could the Government make EVs more affordable?

Research has revealed half of motorists believe the government should be doing more to make electric cars ...

Research has revealed half of motorists believe the government should be doing more to make electric cars affordable. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker also found 35% believed action should be taken t ...

June 06, 2024
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LKQ champions rights of the industry

|Date: June 05, 2024

LKQ champions rights of the industry

With the general election just weeks away, LKQ UK & Ireland CEO has shared his key asks of the future ...

With the general election just weeks away, LKQ UK & Ireland CEO has shared his key asks of the future Transport Secretary, to champion the rights of independent operators. Kevan Wooden said: “As w ...

June 05, 2024
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Comline Group gives updates on its relocation

|Date: June 04, 2024

Comline Group gives updates on its relocation

Comline Group’s relocation to Bedford Commercial Park is progressing well and is on-track, the global aut ...

Comline Group’s relocation to Bedford Commercial Park is progressing well and is on-track, the global automotive parts supplier has announced. With site upgrades well underway, and a meticulous plan g ...

June 04, 2024
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Delphi Academy unveils major expansion plans

|Date: June 03, 2024

Delphi Academy unveils major expansion plans

Delphi Academy is undergoing a significant expansion project to meet the evolving needs of UK workshops. ...

Delphi Academy is undergoing a significant expansion project to meet the evolving needs of UK workshops. With a reported half-a-million-pound investment, the Warwick-based Delphi Academy will double i ...

June 03, 2024
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ALLDATA celebrates license milestone

|Date: May 31, 2024

ALLDATA celebrates license milestone

ALLDATA Europe has announced the sale of 600 new ALLDATA Repair licenses across its direct and authorised ...

ALLDATA Europe has announced the sale of 600 new ALLDATA Repair licenses across its direct and authorised reseller network during the latest four-week reporting period. ALLDATA Europe UK Sales Directo ...

May 31, 2024
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