Professional Motor Mechanic

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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PMM February 2017 – OUT NOW!!

|Date: February 01, 2017

PMM February 2017 – OUT NOW!!

The February issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine 2017 has hit the streets! PMM February include ...

The February issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine 2017 has hit the streets! PMM February includes all the latest news, technical hints and repair advice, as well as the newest tools and produ ...

February 01, 2017
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“Will it be Brexit – TEARS or CHEERS?”

|Date: December 09, 2016

“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 ...

December 09, 2016
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“Will We Need a License NOT to Kill”?

|Date: November 16, 2016

“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 ...

November 16, 2016
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“A United Front is Needed to Avoid a VM Monopoly.”

|Date: September 16, 2016

“A United Front is Needed to Avoid a VM Monopoly.”

The UK aftermarket is one of the most competitive and vibrant in Europe but, as Neil Pattemore explains, ...

The UK aftermarket is one of the most competitive and vibrant in Europe but, as Neil Pattemore explains, it is now under serious threat. In today’s aftermarket a wide variety of VMs provide a multipli ...

September 16, 2016
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Don’t let pass-through pass you by!

|Date: July 27, 2016

Don’t let pass-through pass you by!

Neil Pattemore explains why garages need to understand and embrace pass-through technology if they want t ...

Neil Pattemore explains why garages need to understand and embrace pass-through technology if they want to keep customers out of the clutches of the dealer. ...

July 27, 2016
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A question of confidence

|Date: July 17, 2016

A question of confidence

Neil Pattemore explains why car owners not only need to have confidence in their vehicles, but also faith ...

Neil Pattemore explains why car owners not only need to have confidence in their vehicles, but also faith in the ability of your business to handle them. ...

July 17, 2016
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DPFs – who needs them?

|Date: July 01, 2016

DPFs – who needs them?

Neil Pattemore enters the DPF debate. ...

Neil Pattemore enters the DPF debate. ...

July 01, 2016
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“It’s time to start upping your game”

|Date: June 20, 2016

“It’s time to start upping your game”

In his last column, Neil Pattemore discussed how the ‘in/out’ referendum may impact your workshop busines ...

In his last column, Neil Pattemore discussed how the ‘in/out’ referendum may impact your workshop business. This time, he provides a snap-shot of some of the challenges that independent workshops will ...

June 20, 2016
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BREXIT – too big to care, too small to matter?

|Date: June 09, 2016

BREXIT – too big to care, too small to matter?

Neil Pattemore ponders how the outcome of this month’s ‘in/out’ referendum could impact your workshop bus ...

Neil Pattemore ponders how the outcome of this month’s ‘in/out’ referendum could impact your workshop business. ...

June 09, 2016
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