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    VIDEO: Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range Review

    In this video Edward takes a look at the Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range, talking through the benefits of the p ...

    In this video Edward takes a look at the Wynn’s Gasket Maker Range, talking through the benefits of the products in this range. He also discusses which gasket maker works best in each workshop situati ...

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    LKQ Academy launches virtual reality training

    LKQ Academy has unveiled the aftermarket’s first virtual reality (VR) training programme, providing an im ...

    LKQ Academy has unveiled the aftermarket’s first virtual reality (VR) training programme, providing an immersive alternative to e-learning to support garage staff to upskill in crucial disciplines wit ...

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    BookMyGarage sees rise in aircon service bookings

    BookMyGarage has revealed bookings for air conditioning re-gas and servicing almost quadrupled on the pla ...

    BookMyGarage has revealed bookings for air conditioning re-gas and servicing almost quadrupled on the platform during the recent spate of soaring summer temperatures. The comparison website for MOTs, ...

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    Valeo replaces paper instructions with QR codes

    Valeo Service UK has announced an upgrade to its product packaging, replacing traditional printed instruc ...

    Valeo Service UK has announced an upgrade to its product packaging, replacing traditional printed instruction leaflets with digital QR codes. Now, when opening a Valeo box, vehicle technicians will fi ...

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    Unroadworthy vehicles on the rise

    Data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division has found the number of people receiving ...

    Data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division has found the number of people receiving penalty points on their licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped by 52% over the ...

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    Motoring sector among worst payment delays

    Research has revealed motoring trade and repair firms face some of the longest payment delays of any UK i ...

    Research has revealed motoring trade and repair firms face some of the longest payment delays of any UK industry. This comes as the government has announced a landmark crackdown on late payments, as p ...

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    NAPA partners with The Blend

    NAPA Auto Parts UK and Ireland has announced its sponsorship of The Blend, an event bringing together bus ...

    NAPA Auto Parts UK and Ireland has announced its sponsorship of The Blend, an event bringing together business owners and senior managers of garages from across the UK and Ireland, hosted by the team ...

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    SDL Car Parts opens York branch

    SDL Car Parts has celebrated 47 years of serving the garage industry by opening a York branch, an Investo ...

    SDL Car Parts has celebrated 47 years of serving the garage industry by opening a York branch, an Investors in People accreditation and a new brand name.  SDL Car Parts achievement of Investors in Peo ...

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    RAC names Mobile Mechanic of the Year

    RAC has named its ‘Mobile Mechanic of the Year’ as Qualified engineer, specialist technician and cancer s ...

    RAC has named its ‘Mobile Mechanic of the Year’ as Qualified engineer, specialist technician and cancer survivor Sean Kimberlin during its employee awards ceremony at Silverstone. Sean beat more than ...

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    Motaquip expands product range

    Motaquip has introduced product ranges to support the latest diesel exhaust technologies in a bid to ensu ...

    Motaquip has introduced product ranges to support the latest diesel exhaust technologies in a bid to ensure vehicles remain efficient and compliant with environmental regulations.  A fuel vapour valve ...

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    BookMyGarage partners with Bosch Car Service

    BookMyGarage has announced its partnership with Bosch Car Service supporting 300 garages nationwide by dr ...

    BookMyGarage has announced its partnership with Bosch Car Service supporting 300 garages nationwide by driving more retail custom to the network from its platform. Bosch Car Service garages can take a ...

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    Valeo issues AC advice 

    Valeo has called on distributors to ensure they’re well-stocked with key components, particularly compres ...

    Valeo has called on distributors to ensure they’re well-stocked with key components, particularly compressors and condensers, in support of the seasonal strain on workshops. Central to any AC system’s ...

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    Autotech Connect unveils Cybercrime Audits

    Autotech Connect has unveiled its Cybercrime Audit service designed to help independent garages identify ...

    Autotech Connect has unveiled its Cybercrime Audit service designed to help independent garages identify and understand growing digital risks. With cyberattacks reportedly escalating globally, this in ...

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    Castrol partners with the IMI

    Castrol and its UK distributor, The Race Group, have launched two recruitment and skills development init ...

    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-accredi ...

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    Ben steps up summer holiday support

    Ben has highlighted the ongoing cost-of-living pressures faced by automotive families and launches the th ...

    Ben has highlighted the ongoing cost-of-living pressures faced by automotive families and launches the third year of its summer holidays support programme. Ben has spread the word the charity is here ...

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