Professional Motor Mechanic

TRW launches dual stage transmission oil pumps

|Date: April 29, 2015

TRW launches dual stage transmission oil pumps

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) has announced that it has started production of its dual stage p ...

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) has announced that it has started production of its dual stage pump technology across two major European vehicle platforms. ...

April 29, 2015
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Optimal senses business opportunity

|Date: April 27, 2015

Optimal senses business opportunity

The growth in the use of sensors, in particular, Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) technology, has opened up a sale ...

The growth in the use of sensors, in particular, Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) technology, has opened up a sales opportunity for the automotive aftermarket and this has been recognised by Optimal UK. Modern ...

April 27, 2015
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Family electrical firm helps cut costs at motor garage

|Date: April 24, 2015

Family electrical firm helps cut costs at motor garage

North east based family-run electrical firm Ridley Bros of Gosforth has cut energy bills in half for a le ...

North east based family-run electrical firm Ridley Bros of Gosforth has cut energy bills in half for a leading vehicle service workshop. Lloyd Newcastle BMW has been fitted with new NVC Lighting Orego ...

April 24, 2015
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GSF treats loyal garages to luxury skiing break

|Date: April 23, 2015

GSF treats loyal garages to luxury skiing break

At the start of March a group of independent garages were taken on the trip of a lifetime to France’s act ...

At the start of March a group of independent garages were taken on the trip of a lifetime to France’s action packed Val D’Isere resort. GSF Car Parts decided to involve some of its loyal customers on ...

April 23, 2015
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GSF and Autologic join forces to meet the challenge of more complex premium automotive diagnostics

|Date: April 22, 2015

GSF and Autologic join forces to meet the challenge of more complex premium automotive diagnostics

GSF Car Parts and Autologic Diagnostics have announced that they are working together to help garages per ...

GSF Car Parts and Autologic Diagnostics have announced that they are working together to help garages perform deeper diagnosis and resolve more faults, faster. To practically enable this partnership, ...

April 22, 2015
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NGK backs Coventry Bees Speedway team

|Date: April 22, 2015

NGK backs Coventry Bees Speedway team

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd is once again backing the Coventry Bees Speedway team’s bid to win the British E ...

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd is once again backing the Coventry Bees Speedway team’s bid to win the British Elite League. It is the third successive year that the ignition specialist has sponsored the rev ...

April 22, 2015
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SIP announces new spring and summer promotion

|Date: April 21, 2015

SIP announces new spring and summer promotion

SIP Industrial Products based in Leicestershire, a leading supplier of quality industrial products, has l ...

SIP Industrial Products based in Leicestershire, a leading supplier of quality industrial products, has launched a new spring/summer promotion. The Heat Is On promotion includes over 100 new and reduc ...

April 21, 2015
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First Line promotion winners announced

|Date: April 20, 2015

First Line promotion winners announced

Back in September, in order to highlight the opportunities open to the independent sector, the First Line ...

Back in September, in order to highlight the opportunities open to the independent sector, the First Line Group (FLG) launched a sales promotion for its comprehensive range of First Line branded turbo ...

April 20, 2015
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IAAF announce next round of breakfast network meetings

|Date: April 18, 2015

IAAF announce next round of breakfast network meetings

The IAAF’s next round of breakfast network meetings will address key legislation, internet parts and soci ...

The IAAF’s next round of breakfast network meetings will address key legislation, internet parts and social media misuse for employers in the automotive aftermarket. Taking place at Valeo Service UK, ...

April 18, 2015
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Oil blender helps to raise £12,000 for Air Ambulance Services

|Date: April 16, 2015

Oil blender helps to raise £12,000 for Air Ambulance Services

Charity fundraisers at a leading oil blender have helped to raise £12,000 to be shared by the Midlands an ...

Charity fundraisers at a leading oil blender have helped to raise £12,000 to be shared by the Midlands and Wales Air Ambulance Services. ...

April 16, 2015
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Two thirds of motorists claim a “bad experience” at local garage

|Date: April 15, 2015

Two thirds of motorists claim a “bad experience” at local garage

Almost two-thirds (60%) of motorists say they have had a bad experience at a local garage – but more than ...

Almost two-thirds (60%) of motorists say they have had a bad experience at a local garage – but more than half (55%) have also found a “totally” trusted supplier that they regularly use. This mixed pi ...

April 15, 2015
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IMI eLearning set to revolutionise accident repair education

|Date: April 14, 2015

IMI eLearning set to revolutionise accident repair education

The IMI’s eLearning system is currently utilised in over 200 colleges in the UK for Light Vehicle trainin ...

The IMI’s eLearning system is currently utilised in over 200 colleges in the UK for Light Vehicle training. It provides study aids and multimedia content which support students throughout their course ...

April 14, 2015
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AMK moves closer to implementing new strategy of centralised distribution

|Date: April 13, 2015

AMK moves closer to implementing new strategy of centralised distribution

Over the past 18 months AMK has carried out a full strategic review of its business, identifying processe ...

Over the past 18 months AMK has carried out a full strategic review of its business, identifying processes which have either fallen out of favour with today's market or are no longer viable. The branc ...

April 13, 2015
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OESAA exhibiting at UK shows

|Date: April 12, 2015

OESAA exhibiting at UK shows

The campaign to promote the benefits of workshops fitting parts from original equipment (OE) suppliers is ...

The campaign to promote the benefits of workshops fitting parts from original equipment (OE) suppliers is taking its quality message out on the road at a series of UK exhibitions. The Original Equipme ...

April 12, 2015
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IAAF to highlight threats facing the aftermarket at CV show

|Date: April 12, 2015

IAAF to highlight threats facing the aftermarket at CV show

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is planning to highlight the ongoing threats to ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is planning to highlight the ongoing threats to commercial vehicle parts suppliers, distributors, hauliers and fleet operators at the upcoming ...

April 12, 2015
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