According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Castrol, many owners of internal combustion engine cars are risking damage to their vehicle’s vital components by delaying essential checks of the oil level. The survey found 59% of car owners last checked their vehicle’s oil level up to three months ago, while a further 31% left it ...

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Castrol launches its own range of vehicle batteries.  Castrol has launched its own range of car and commercial vehicle batteries, with 90 new products introduced to date, ensuring compatibility with a broad selection of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.    These new products are available to new and existing workshops and consumers through Castrol’s established network of ...

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During a period of rapid change for Europe’s automotive industry, and coinciding with its 125th anniversary in 2024, Castrol decided (for the first time) to provide an exclusive insight into its Driveline Technology Centre (DTC) in Hamburg-Neuhof in Germany. This, otherwise closed for public, research and development facility is where Castrol develops and tests ‘EV ...

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Castrol has launched its own range of car and commercial vehicle batteries, with 90 products introduced to date, ensuring compatibility with a selection of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. These products are available to workshops and consumers through Castrol’s network of distributors and retail partners. The battery range includes SLI-EFB-AGM batteries for automotive use, ...

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To help workshops meet the growing demands of an increasingly diverse vehicle parc, Castrol is continuing to bring cutting-edge oils engineered for the latest engines and emissions-mitigating technologies to the market. The company’s latest additions to its MAGNATEC and EDGE lubricant ranges are designed to deliver enhanced protection and be compatible with the latest powertrains. ...

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Castrol and its UK distributor, The Race Group, have launched two recruitment and skills development initiatives in partnership with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and ProVQ, an IMI-accredited training provider. Through the partnership with the IMI, workshops part of the Castrol Service Network can now feature their job vacancies as ‘Castrol Featured Jobs’ ...

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Let’s take a deeper dive into Castrol’s latest range of engine oils for the automotive aftermarket – the Magnatec range. To ensure independent garages and mechanics continue to have access to the best products, Castrol has released several new lubricants as part of its Magnatec range to meet the evolving demands of the market and ...

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A nationwide survey has found a proportion of UK car owners are uncertain about which engine oil to use in their car and would like the workshops they use to be more proactive in recommending suitable products. According to the survey commissioned by Castrol, nearly a third (29%) of car owners said they are unsure ...

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Castrol is aiming to bring EV servicing to new heights of ease and efficacy. With the continued rise in hybrid and electric vehicle sales, garage technicians are finding it increasingly important to adapt to the evolving needs of servicing and maintaining these powertrains. Castrol is leading the charge by developing EV-specific fluids designed to meet ...

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Castrol has launched a special summer promotional offer for UK workshops throughout June and July who service Stellantis-group vehicles. The promotion will provide a free MAGNATEC lubricant when a bulk purchase above a certain volume is made. Businesses wishing to benefit from the offer should contact their local distributor for details. The Castrol MAGNATEC range ...

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