Professional Motor Mechanic

Viewing your BUSINESS through your customer’s eyes

|Date: April 11, 2017

Viewing your BUSINESS through your customer’s eyes

In this article, Andy Savva urges garage owners to view their business from an entirely different perspec ...

In this article, Andy Savva urges garage owners to view their business from an entirely different perspective – that of the customer. Do you dream of becoming a great business? Do you want to ...

April 11, 2017
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DPF: Keeping Clean and Legal?

|Date: April 11, 2017

DPF: Keeping Clean and Legal?

Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are now fitted on modern diesel vehicles to protect people’s health as ...

Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are now fitted on modern diesel vehicles to protect people’s health as they produce Particulate Matter (PM), one of the most dangerous of all air pollutants. Particul ...

April 11, 2017
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NGK Technical Centre Germany

|Date: April 06, 2017

NGK Technical Centre Germany

A look inside NGK's technical centre in Germany ...

A look inside NGK's technical centre in Germany ...

April 06, 2017
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SERMI

|Date: April 04, 2017

SERMI

With the first audits for the SERMI standard due to take place in 2017, PMM catches up with Stuart James, ...

With the first audits for the SERMI standard due to take place in 2017, PMM catches up with Stuart James, Director at the RMI/IGA, to find out more about this landmark initiative. SERMI, which stands ...

April 04, 2017
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The Importance of Choosing the Right Engine Oil

|Date: March 30, 2017

The Importance of Choosing the Right Engine Oil

What to consider when choosing engine oil. ...

What to consider when choosing engine oil. ...

March 30, 2017
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“Parts Prices are Going Down.”

|Date: March 21, 2017

“Parts Prices are Going Down.”

In this article Ian Penny of Factor-Sales offers a fascinating insight into the way that parts pricing po ...

In this article Ian Penny of Factor-Sales offers a fascinating insight into the way that parts pricing points for one specific make/model of vehicle have changed over the course of a year. It’s often ...

March 21, 2017
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What Does the Extended R90 Mean for Garages?

|Date: March 18, 2017

What Does the Extended R90 Mean for Garages?

Graeme Ryder of Apec Braking explains the impact of the latest regulations for discs and drums. The ECE R ...

Graeme Ryder of Apec Braking explains the impact of the latest regulations for discs and drums. The ECE R90 regulations for brake pads and shoes were launched back in 1999, in order to define standard ...

March 18, 2017
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“A Multi-Site Operation is Hard Work.”

|Date: March 16, 2017

“A Multi-Site Operation is Hard Work.”

Andy Savva looks at both the good and bad points associated with creating a franchised model. Having prev ...

Andy Savva looks at both the good and bad points associated with creating a franchised model. Having previously owned and managed a number of successful independent garages (including my last one, Bru ...

March 16, 2017
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‘Hard Brexit’ – What’s the Cost?

|Date: February 28, 2017

‘Hard Brexit’ – What’s the Cost?

AutoMate's Harrison Boudakin looks at the implications of a 'Hard Brexit' on the future of the European a ...

AutoMate's Harrison Boudakin looks at the implications of a 'Hard Brexit' on the future of the European automotive and aftermarket industry. Britain’s booming automotive sector will now enter a perio ...

February 28, 2017
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“Are your brakes actually ‘FAKES’?”

|Date: February 22, 2017

“Are your brakes actually ‘FAKES’?”

With the sale of counterfeit components a continuing challenge for the IAM, Mintex offers some tips on ho ...

With the sale of counterfeit components a continuing challenge for the IAM, Mintex offers some tips on how you can differentiate the genuine article from the fraud. It’s no secret that fake parts are ...

February 22, 2017
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2017: A Pivotal Year for the Future of the Aftermarket

|Date: February 21, 2017

2017: A Pivotal Year for the Future of the Aftermarket

If 2016 was a tumultuous year for politics in the UK and the USA, says Neil Pattemore, then 2017 is going ...

If 2016 was a tumultuous year for politics in the UK and the USA, says Neil Pattemore, then 2017 is going to be an equally important and pivotal year for European automotive legislation concerning the ...

February 21, 2017
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“Look, Listen and Learn.”

|Date: February 15, 2017

“Look, Listen and Learn.”

Neil Pattemore explains why trade exhibitions are such a valuable commodity for forward-thinking workshop ...

Neil Pattemore explains why trade exhibitions are such a valuable commodity for forward-thinking workshop businesses. At the start of September 2016, the largest aftermarket show in Europe – Automecha ...

February 15, 2017
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“Effective CRM has Many Rewards”

|Date: February 13, 2017

“Effective CRM has Many Rewards”

When calculating whether to increase your labour costs, it’s worth turning to the ‘value equation’ to hel ...

When calculating whether to increase your labour costs, it’s worth turning to the ‘value equation’ to help you find some answers. Andy Savva explains why. Have you ever sat back and thought about the ...

February 13, 2017
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Straightset

|Date: February 01, 2017

Straightset

Straightset are specialists in the design, supply, installation & service of garage & bodyshop eq ...

Straightset are specialists in the design, supply, installation & service of garage & bodyshop equipment. Check out the promotional video below! ...

February 01, 2017
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“Are You Going Above and Beyond?”

|Date: January 11, 2017

“Are You Going Above and Beyond?”

When calculating whether to increase your labour costs, it’s worth turning to the ‘value equation’ to hel ...

When calculating whether to increase your labour costs, it’s worth turning to the ‘value equation’ to help you find some answers. Andy Savva explains why. Recognising the importance of the customer’s ...

January 11, 2017
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