Professional Motor Mechanic

IMI study highlights value of training automotive retail managers

|Date: December 01, 2014

IMI study highlights value of training automotive retail managers

The IMI is warning automotive employers not to disregard management training if they wish to reach their ...

The IMI is warning automotive employers not to disregard management training if they wish to reach their maximum potential. The warning comes on the back of a two year Return on Investment (ROI) study ...

December 01, 2014
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IMI: Motorists need to research technician

|Date: December 01, 2014

IMI: Motorists need to research technician

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on motorists to do more to ensure their vehicle is l ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on motorists to do more to ensure their vehicle is looked after by an appropriately-qualified technician. The plea comes on the back of the launch ...

December 01, 2014
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IMI tackles literacy problems

|Date: December 01, 2014

IMI tackles literacy problems

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has introduced a free suite of literacy and ICT teaching resour ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has introduced a free suite of literacy and ICT teaching resources to address concerns of businesses that school leavers do not possess the skills to begin a ...

December 01, 2014
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Breaking news: IMI calls on government to licence the automotive sector

|Date: December 01, 2014

Breaking news: IMI calls on government to licence the automotive sector

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on MPs to licence the automotive retail sector, in a ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on MPs to licence the automotive retail sector, in a new lobbying campaign set to begin when parliament returns from recess. IMI will tell MPs that ...

December 01, 2014
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MPs are out of touch with the world of work, says IMI

|Date: December 01, 2014

MPs are out of touch with the world of work, says IMI

A survey of 99 parliamentarians from across the political spectrum has been conducted for the Institute o ...

A survey of 99 parliamentarians from across the political spectrum has been conducted for the Institute of the Motor Industry to reveal law-makers attitudes to the trade. ...

December 01, 2014
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IMI welcomes new apprentice initiative

|Date: December 01, 2014

IMI welcomes new apprentice initiative

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the launch of the new campaign – Get in, Go Far – ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the launch of the new campaign – Get in, Go Far – launched by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills to encourage young people to get i ...

December 01, 2014
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IMI research reveals consumer attitudes to vehicle servicing

|Date: December 01, 2014

IMI research reveals consumer attitudes to vehicle servicing

Consumer research conducted as part of the IMI’s current rebranding exercise has revealed the reasons beh ...

Consumer research conducted as part of the IMI’s current rebranding exercise has revealed the reasons behind consumer decisions when it comes to vehicle servicing. Cost remains high on the agenda with ...

December 01, 2014
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Dayco warns buyers about ‘one-size’ FEAD components

|Date: December 01, 2014

Dayco warns buyers about ‘one-size’ FEAD components

Dayco Aftermarket UK has warned members of the trade after raising serious doubts about the ‘one size fit ...

Dayco Aftermarket UK has warned members of the trade after raising serious doubts about the ‘one size fits many’ policy of front-end auxiliary drive (FEAD) system sales. Chris Showan, Technical Manage ...

December 01, 2014
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Groupauto launches national garage survey

|Date: November 24, 2014

Groupauto launches national garage survey

To ensure that it continues to provide the support its members require and to champion the interests of t ...

To ensure that it continues to provide the support its members require and to champion the interests of the aftermarket in general, GROUPAUTO, the UK’s largest trading group, is encouraging garages to ...

November 24, 2014
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Equipment show attracts 400 mechanics

|Date: November 11, 2014

Equipment show attracts 400 mechanics

Autoparts Garage Equipment has successfully held its largest ever trade event in the midlands, with more ...

Autoparts Garage Equipment has successfully held its largest ever trade event in the midlands, with more than 400 technicians in attendance. Taking place at GTG Wolverhampton, garages owners, mechanic ...

November 11, 2014
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Easier alignment for UK drivers

|Date: November 10, 2014

Easier alignment for UK drivers

It’s now easier than ever for drivers to keep their fuel bills down and extend the life of their tyres th ...

It’s now easier than ever for drivers to keep their fuel bills down and extend the life of their tyres through correct wheel alignment after the online portal, www.alignmycar.co.uk, announced the appo ...

November 10, 2014
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Comline Rated ‘A’ for Data

|Date: November 07, 2014

Comline Rated ‘A’ for Data

The Comline brand continues to make significant strides in the UK and wider European Aftermarket. In fact ...

The Comline brand continues to make significant strides in the UK and wider European Aftermarket. In fact, Comline is currently one of the fastest growing automotive brands in Europe. ...

November 07, 2014
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Filth-busting Big Wipes 4×4 vans take to the road

|Date: November 04, 2014

Filth-busting Big Wipes 4×4 vans take to the road

Big Wipes is on a mission to clean up the nation, and to get even closer to the action the company has se ...

Big Wipes is on a mission to clean up the nation, and to get even closer to the action the company has sent a team of grime-busting vans out on the road to help busy tradesmen scrub up nicely! Bright ...

November 04, 2014
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DENSO to spark interest at MECHANEX Sandown

|Date: November 03, 2014

DENSO to spark interest at MECHANEX Sandown

DENSO is again bringing all its world-leading, OE product and parts programmes to MECHANEX at Sandown Par ...

DENSO is again bringing all its world-leading, OE product and parts programmes to MECHANEX at Sandown Park, November 11th – 12th. Products including Spark Plugs, Glow Plugs, Engine Management Systems, ...

November 03, 2014
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London garages missing out, say Corteco

|Date: October 29, 2014

London garages missing out, say Corteco

Garages in the London area are missing opportunities to sell more cabin filters during the capital's Brea ...

Garages in the London area are missing opportunities to sell more cabin filters during the capital's Breathing Better Together campaign, says Corteco Marketing Manager Steve Jarnet. The campaign was d ...

October 29, 2014
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