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    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 ...

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    The Importance of Choosing the Right Engine Oil

    What to consider when choosing engine oil. ...

    What to consider when choosing engine oil. ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    “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 ...

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    '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 ...

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    “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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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! ...

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    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 ...

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    “Will it be Brexit - TEARS or CHEERS?”

    As the country comes to terms with the fall-out from the Brexit vote, Neil Pattemore gives some early ins ...

    As the country comes to terms with the fall-out from the Brexit vote, Neil Pattemore gives some early insight into how our aftermarket might be affected. I think I’m fairly safe in stating that theres ...

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    “Are you talking your customers’ language?”

    Andy Savva explains why adjusting your marketing focus can help you to unearth the ‘diamonds’ that may al ...

    Andy Savva explains why adjusting your marketing focus can help you to unearth the ‘diamonds’ that may already be in your database. While studying for my degree at Loughborough University only a few y ...

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    “Will We Need a License NOT to Kill”?

    Neil Pattemore looks at why IAM professionals will need to ‘step up to the mark’ to ensure they’re capabl ...

    Neil Pattemore looks at why IAM professionals will need to ‘step up to the mark’ to ensure they’re capable of meeting the challenges that the future will bring. Those of you who are into a bit of moon ...

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