Autoelectro believes the automotive aftermarket must rethink how it defines sustainability as environmental targets tighten and vehicle technology increases in complexity. Celebrating 40 years of service in 2026, the family-owned remanufacturer believes sustainability is no longer simply about “going green”, but about creating a resilient aftermarket capable of supporting increasingly advanced vehicle systems long into ...

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TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector, supporting the promotion of its portfolio. Andy Savva has thousands of followers on social media and hundreds of garages and garage owners have reportedly benefited from his training and mentoring. This partnership will see TotalEnergies’ branding and products featured across Andy ...

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The KNIPEX Slim Knips (78 03/61 150 V01) have been designed to make the precise cutting of wire or cable ties easier. The Slim Knips pliers have an asymmetrical design, making it easier to guide them into deep or awkward spaces so are said to be ideal if you need to get into cabinets, trim ...

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Mike Bewsey has announced he will be stepping down as CEO of the original British motor oil company, Duckhams. Mike became the CEO of Duckhams in 2024, bringing with him years of experience managing multi-national lubricant brands. Over the past few years, Mike has led the company through its next stage of global transformation. Building ...

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Ring and OSRAM have begun hosting free training sessions, in a bid to further assist their customers. Recently, Mike Smallbone from Aftermarket Business Solutions, represented both companies and hosted a training event for GSF Car Parts Exeter branch. During the session, Mike gave pointers to staff on how to market products effectively, offered advice on ...

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Easy2Recruit has announced its latest initiative will help garages and bodyshops turn underused graduate talent into long-term hires amid the ongoing skills shortage. The graduate recruitment and development scheme will help UK workshops access job-ready talent, as the latest IMI data shows the sector continues to face a significant shortfall of qualified technicians. Thousands of ...

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According to Car Fix Solutions, workshops are increasingly outsourcing ADAS calibration and diagnostics to specialist providers amid growing pressure over liability, insurer compliance and key-to-key times. The Evesham-based repairer, which works predominantly with insurance companies, says the complexity of modern vehicles and the need to meet strict BSI and insurer requirements has made specialist support ...

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Carwood has added BMTS, formally Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems, to its growing portfolio of boosting solutions. The company already remanufactures a range of OE-equivalent turbochargers and is an authorised distributor for BorgWarner and Mitsubishi. By combining Bosch Mahle OE and OE-quality units, engineered to the same exacting standards, Carwood hopes it can deliver a more ...

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The Motor Ombudsman has opened nominations for the seventh edition of its annual Star Awards, the industry accolades which allow customers to shine the spotlight on Motor Ombudsman-accredited businesses and team members. Via a short written submission on The Motor Ombudsman’s dedicated Awards portal, motorists can put forward an independent garage, franchise dealer or body ...

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Motaquip has expanded its steering and suspension range with tie rod ends for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018-2021). These latest additions have reportedly arose from analysing the trade and identifying an opportunity. When it comes to tie rod ends, given their importance, it needs to be quality product. They connect a vehicle’s steering rack to the ...

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