Professional Motor Mechanic

SMMT offers apprentice support

|Date: September 30, 2020

SMMT offers apprentice support

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Charitable Trust Fund has launched the SMMT Apprent ...

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Charitable Trust Fund has launched the SMMT Apprentice Support Programme, designed to help safeguard the jobs of apprentices currently working wit ...

September 30, 2020
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IAAF alerts industry of rise in counterfeit parts

|Date: September 15, 2020

IAAF alerts industry of rise in counterfeit parts

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has warned the coronavirus pandemic could be con ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has warned the coronavirus pandemic could be contributing to a rise of counterfeit car parts entering the UK automotive industry. Outlined in t ...

September 15, 2020
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BookMyGarage conducts survey into services

|Date: September 10, 2020

BookMyGarage conducts survey into services

BookMyGarage.com has revealed a third of UK motorists (32%) have put off getting their car serviced becau ...

BookMyGarage.com has revealed a third of UK motorists (32%) have put off getting their car serviced because of financial restraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. BookMyGarage surveyed 10,000 of its ...

September 10, 2020
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Eurorepar Car Service urges garages to adapt

|Date: August 13, 2020

Eurorepar Car Service urges garages to adapt

Eurorepar Car Service (ERCS) has called upon garages to adapt and thrive, in relation to the effects of t ...

Eurorepar Car Service (ERCS) has called upon garages to adapt and thrive, in relation to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The automotive aftermarket, like the rest of UK industry, has endured an ...

August 13, 2020
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OESAA distributes 3,000 garage packs

|Date: July 21, 2020

OESAA distributes 3,000 garage packs

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has revealed it will be supporting the ‘ ...

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has revealed it will be supporting the ‘Back on Track’ campaign by distributing 3,000 free ‘Back on Track’ packs of workshop POS and es ...

July 21, 2020
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Ben cancels annual flagship event

|Date: July 09, 2020

Ben cancels annual flagship event

Ben has announced the cancellation of its annual flagship event, Ben Ball, in December. As a result of CO ...

Ben has announced the cancellation of its annual flagship event, Ben Ball, in December. As a result of COVID-19, the event will not be taking place this year for the first time since World War II, con ...

July 09, 2020
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DENSO extends webinar programme

|Date: July 07, 2020

DENSO extends webinar programme

Introduced in response to the coronavirus crisis to provide technicians with ongoing training during the ...

Introduced in response to the coronavirus crisis to provide technicians with ongoing training during the restrictions imposed by the country’s lockdown measures, DENSO Aftermarket’s webinar programme ...

July 07, 2020
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SMMT announces UK new car market down a third

|Date: July 06, 2020

SMMT announces UK new car market down a third

According to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK new car regis ...

According to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK new car registrations fell -34.9% in June. The drop was said to be an improvement on May’s -89.0% wipe-out b ...

July 06, 2020
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IGA launches COVID-19 Compliance Scheme

|Date: July 02, 2020

IGA launches COVID-19 Compliance Scheme

The IGA has announced its field team will be offering advice to garages to help them achieve compliance i ...

The IGA has announced its field team will be offering advice to garages to help them achieve compliance in line with government advice surrounding coronavirus. The field team will be able to pay garag ...

July 02, 2020
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MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1 August

|Date: June 29, 2020

MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1 August

Roads Minister Baroness Vere has announced that mandatory MOT testing will be reintroduced from 1 August ...

Roads Minister Baroness Vere has announced that mandatory MOT testing will be reintroduced from 1 August 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, drivers were ...

June 29, 2020
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