BookMyGarage has revealed it will be celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, following a record year in 2025 when independent garages and franchised workshops benefitted from £134 million of retail work booked via its platform. The celebratory year is marked by the publication of the company’s first annual industry report where its data set has ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged garages to prepare for continued demand for suspension repairs, as Google Trends data reveals UK search interest in pothole-related vehicle damage has reached its highest level on record. Searches for terms including “pothole damage”, “pothole claim”, “claim for pothole damage” and “pothole damage to car” have reportedly climbed sharply ...

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This year we thought we’d let the chronically online intern Sheriff put together the show preview for Mechanex North and the first question he asked was “a trade show in 2026 – seriously?” As you’ll see below, he’s been well and truly told on that front!   You sound cool, so I’ll start with you Turbo ...

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Schaeffler has revealed it will be increasing the value of its REPXPERT points, so members will get even more in the bonus shop. Schaeffler’s REPXPERT knowledge base and loyalty scheme, available as a free app, has over 20,000 garage owners and mechanics benefitting from the platform. One of the perks of being a member is ...

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ALLDATA Europe has revealed it will highlight the relevance and impact of OEM repair data to delegates when it exhibits inside the TechZone during Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference. Schaeffler and ALLDATA announced a partnership in 2023, when it was revealed REPXPERT UK members could sign-up and access OEM repair data for 44 vehicle manufacturers (VMs) via ...

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ELTA Automotive has introduced a range of Lucas spare bulb kits featuring 100% cardboard, fully recyclable packaging, said to be a first for the aftermarket. Designed to eliminate plastic without compromising protection, the kits use cardboard inserts to hold bulbs in place, ensuring durability for storage in the glovebox or boot. The outer packaging maintains ...

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Nissens Automotive expands its climate comfort system replacement parts offering with a first-fit air conditioning hose solution.  To function correctly and operate at its optimum efficiency, all of the elements within every vehicle system need to be in good condition and working in harmony with all the others. This is particularly true of the air conditioning, which, although ...

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Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference will return on the 14th May 2026, with the company now warning tickets have nearly sold out. The 2026 REPXPERT Conference will take place at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire, centrally located just off junction 12 of the M40. There is a £10 registration fee (including VAT), with all proceeds going ...

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Laser Tools has celebrated its 50-year anniversary with the launch of Future 50, an initiative designed to support aspiring young mechanics in their first steps into the automotive aftermarket. The Future 50 was officially launched at a special anniversary milestone event and Laser Tools also unveiled 50 new tools, each complete with a 50-year warranty. ...

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In this video SNR, along with Shaikly Motor Company, reveal how timing belts are not optional maintenance. Find out how ignoring service intervals could cause catastrophic engine damage: For more product information, click here.   

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