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British motorists save by switching to used parts

|Date: May 09, 2023

British motorists save by switching to used parts

According to research by eBay, motorists in the UK saved £99 million in 2022 by opting for used parts and ...

According to research by eBay, motorists in the UK saved £99 million in 2022 by opting for used parts and accessories instead of brand-new replacements. The online marketplace revealed the impact of s ...

May 09, 2023
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Supertracker unveils explainer video

|Date: April 27, 2023

Supertracker unveils explainer video

Supertracker has unveiled the second instalment in its series of explainer videos, providing a step-by-st ...

Supertracker has unveiled the second instalment in its series of explainer videos, providing a step-by-step guide to using the system. The CCD Wheel Alignment video demonstrates the core benefits of t ...

April 27, 2023
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Research shows lack of women entering industry

|Date: April 26, 2023

Research shows lack of women entering industry

Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed half of women it surveyed said they would not consider a career ...

Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed half of women it surveyed said they would not consider a career in the motor industry as female representation in the sector hovers at 19% compared to 51% in n ...

April 26, 2023
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Consumers overestimate battery degradation time

|Date: April 25, 2023

Consumers overestimate battery degradation time

Startline's Used Car Tracker has shown more than half of consumers “hugely overestimate” the time it take ...

Startline's Used Car Tracker has shown more than half of consumers “hugely overestimate” the time it takes for used electric car batteries to degrade. Asked to estimate typical range loss after five y ...

April 25, 2023
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Schaeffler launches REPXPERT tour

|Date: April 21, 2023

Schaeffler launches REPXPERT tour

Schaeffler has announced its digital marketing team will be out and about promoting the REPXPERT app, One ...

Schaeffler has announced its digital marketing team will be out and about promoting the REPXPERT app, OneCode labelling system and Bonus Point Millionaire concept. Marketing Communications Manager, Je ...

April 21, 2023
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Castrol enhances service programme

|Date: April 20, 2023

Castrol enhances service programme

Castrol has introduced an independent certification for its Castrol SERVICE workshops to help participati ...

Castrol has introduced an independent certification for its Castrol SERVICE workshops to help participating businesses optimise operational standards and further build customer trust. The certificatio ...

April 20, 2023
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PMM Podcast visits NHS workshop

|Date: April 12, 2023

PMM Podcast visits NHS workshop

The latest episode of the PMM Podcast has been released and this month the team visited an NHS workshop t ...

The latest episode of the PMM Podcast has been released and this month the team visited an NHS workshop to discover the advantages and challenges they face. You might imagine your workshop has little ...

April 12, 2023
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NGK announces company update

|Date: April 12, 2023

NGK announces company update

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has this month, officially changed the name of its UK operations to Niterra UK and h ...

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has this month, officially changed the name of its UK operations to Niterra UK and has revealed updated signage at its Hemel Hempstead headquarters. The company officially changed ...

April 12, 2023
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Maverick partners with Aviloo

|Date: March 29, 2023

Maverick partners with Aviloo

Austrian battery diagnostics and solutions company Aviloo, have launched a tool and software package whic ...

Austrian battery diagnostics and solutions company Aviloo, have launched a tool and software package which will help UK garages to check the health of EV batteries for their customers. PMM learnt all ...

March 29, 2023
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Supertracker unveils laser aligner video

|Date: March 28, 2023

Supertracker unveils laser aligner video

Supertracker has unveiled an explainer video providing a step-by-step guide to using its trusted, cordles ...

Supertracker has unveiled an explainer video providing a step-by-step guide to using its trusted, cordless STR1 range of laser aligners. As the automotive industry develops at pace, this demo video ha ...

March 28, 2023
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Does the public back a four year MOT period?

|Date: March 21, 2023

Does the public back a four year MOT period?

Startline Motor Finance has revealed, almost nine out of 10 (89%) drivers agree with a Government proposa ...

Startline Motor Finance has revealed, almost nine out of 10 (89%) drivers agree with a Government proposal to extend the first MOT test on cars from three to four years, despite the fact Government ha ...

March 21, 2023
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PMM Podcast speaks on MOT proposals

|Date: March 14, 2023

PMM Podcast speaks on MOT proposals

If you’re concerned about the latest MOT proposals from the government, you need to listen to the latest ...

If you’re concerned about the latest MOT proposals from the government, you need to listen to the latest episode of the PMM Podcast. Cars have never been so advanced, with ADAS and autonomous driving ...

March 14, 2023
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Garages attitude to websites hampering growth

|Date: March 07, 2023

Garages attitude to websites hampering growth

The founder of Garage Services Online has called for independent garages to stop viewing websites as onli ...

The founder of Garage Services Online has called for independent garages to stop viewing websites as online brochures. Aftermarket website expert, Jim Lang, has said many garage owners also tend to th ...

March 07, 2023
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Automechanika Birmingham returns

|Date: March 06, 2023

Automechanika Birmingham returns

Automechanika has announced it will return to the NEC, Birmingham, 6 – 8 June 2023, with registration for ...

Automechanika has announced it will return to the NEC, Birmingham, 6 – 8 June 2023, with registration for Free tickets now open. ...

March 06, 2023
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Ring launches brighter colour inspection lamps

|Date: March 03, 2023

Ring launches brighter colour inspection lamps

Ring has announced its MAGflex Mini LED Inspection Lamp will now also be available in blue and yellow, in ...

Ring has announced its MAGflex Mini LED Inspection Lamp will now also be available in blue and yellow, in a bid to allow technicians to easily find it. Not being able to quickly lay their hands on a w ...

March 03, 2023
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