JLM Lubricants has recently launched the Friends of JLM campaign, aiming to shine the spotlight on exceptional technicians in the 46 countries where its products are distributed. In this special feature we lift the lid on one of the First Friends of JLM – the multi award winning AJ Fleetcare based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. ...

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Victoria Evans of Esprit Windscreen Repair Equipment shares the advantages of obtaining its windscreen repair training course with the IMI, and why it decided to develop it. If you run a workshop or garage, you need to train your staff and you might be thinking about attending IMI accredited courses. So what’s the advantage of ...

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PMM catches up with one young apprentice who has recently attended the Automotive Training Academy, run in partnership with Maverick Diagnostics. Tiana Fear of K Motors attended a recent Jaguar Land Rover Diagnostic Tool training course. She was one of around 10 participants that enjoyed two days at the IMI-accredited training facility in Wrexham, which ...

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Castrol is offering independent workshops the perfect opportunity to compete with and beat franchised dealers by becoming certified by the prestigious TÜV Rheinland Group. Castrol has launched a new independent certification for its Castrol Service workshops to help participating businesses optimise operating standards and further consolidate customer trust. The certification has been provided by the ...

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Things are moving fast in the world of mobility and it can sometimes feel like you’re being left behind by the speed things changing. Here, the BMW Group argues that a career within its Retail Network will provide you with a rewarding challenge. Ask yourself: Do you seek out and embrace change? Are you easily ...

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MAM Software now offers workshops the opportunity to streamline online booking within Autowork Online. MAM software has announced a collaboration with Vitara Commerce, introducing Autowork Online customers to its online booking solution, “Bookar”. This partnership provides Autowork Online users with access to enhanced capabilities within their garage and workshop management software. The collaborative solution allows ...

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With the DVSA clamping down on poor performing MOT stations, maintaining a high standard has never been more important. Autotech Training’s Rob Walsh discusses. The pressure on MOT testing stations is reaching unprecedented levels with the DVSA reporting an average of 642 vehicles per MOT test station in the UK and projections suggesting that, by ...

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Draper Tools is here with some top tool recommendations and some advice from experienced mechanics on what they wish they knew as apprentices. Anyone going into the industry should know that they’re doing something important, not just for the future of the sector and but for the country itself. The IMI reports that the automotive ...

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PMM hears from Meadowfield Autocentre to find out how it has benefitted from using garage management software Autowork Online. Specialising in providing a comprehensive range of high-quality tyres, vehicle repair and maintenance services, Meadowfield Autocentre aims to provide customers with top-class products from the highest quality brands. In 2016, Meadowfield began extensive market research and ...

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Mechanex PMM Live took place last November at Sandown Park in Surrey. Missed out on the show or simply want to relive it? Here, PMM ’s Freya Coleman takes readers through the show’s highlights, including some exciting news… Stepping away from your garage for the day can seem like a daunting prospect and I know ...

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