Professional Motor Mechanic

Trading Standards urged to ‘grip’ part worn tyre problem

|Date: December 02, 2014

Trading Standards urged to ‘grip’ part worn tyre problem

Trading Standards offices across the UK are being urged by TyreSafe to enforce existing regulations regar ...

Trading Standards offices across the UK are being urged by TyreSafe to enforce existing regulations regarding the sale of part worn tyres in a bid to help improve consumer safety after its own month-l ...

December 02, 2014
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NTDA campaign against the use of part worn tyres

|Date: December 02, 2014

NTDA campaign against the use of part worn tyres

In September 2013, the then NTDA Vice Chairman and now Chairman, Roger Griggs, wrote to members regarding ...

In September 2013, the then NTDA Vice Chairman and now Chairman, Roger Griggs, wrote to members regarding the NTDA Part Worn Tyre Campaign and the proposal of a voluntary levy on members to create a “ ...

December 02, 2014
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Three-quarters of driver’s unprepared for winter rainfall

|Date: December 02, 2014

Three-quarters of driver’s unprepared for winter rainfall

Nearly three quarters of drivers across the UK are potentially unprepared for any heavy rainfall this win ...

Nearly three quarters of drivers across the UK are potentially unprepared for any heavy rainfall this winter and at an increased risk of being involved in an accident, according to a new survey carrie ...

December 02, 2014
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Largest ever nationwide part worn tyre investigation reveals alarming results

|Date: December 02, 2014

Largest ever nationwide part worn tyre investigation reveals alarming results

The largest ever nationwide investigation into the sale of part worn tyres across the UK has revealed tha ...

The largest ever nationwide investigation into the sale of part worn tyres across the UK has revealed that thousands of drivers are being exposed to frightening levels of risk through the purchase of ...

December 02, 2014
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SingEx-ECI International plans to turn Brityrex International into the UK’s principal tyre trade event

|Date: December 02, 2014

SingEx-ECI International plans to turn Brityrex International into the UK’s principal tyre trade event

SingEx-ECI International, the organiser of the recently-concluded Brityrex International 2014, plans to b ...

SingEx-ECI International, the organiser of the recently-concluded Brityrex International 2014, plans to build on the success of this year’s show and grow it to become the United Kingdom’s principal ty ...

December 02, 2014
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Dickies signs deal with Tyco Suzuki

|Date: December 02, 2014

Dickies signs deal with Tyco Suzuki

Workwear manufacturer Dickies has signed a partnership deal with British Superbike outfit Tyco Suzuki tha ...

Workwear manufacturer Dickies has signed a partnership deal with British Superbike outfit Tyco Suzuki that will see the brand appear on their race bikes from next season. The company will also show th ...

December 02, 2014
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Dickies support L6ve Life Foundation

|Date: December 02, 2014

Dickies support L6ve Life Foundation

Dickies have donated 120 T-shirts for The L6ve Life Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting those wh ...

Dickies have donated 120 T-shirts for The L6ve Life Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting those who are striving to find a cure, as well as helping those who are suffering from Motor Neurone Di ...

December 02, 2014
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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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