Professional Motor Mechanic

DVSA prosecutes emissions parts manufacturer

|Date: March 24, 2021

DVSA prosecutes emissions parts manufacturer

A North Wales emissions parts manufacturer has been prosecuted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ...

A North Wales emissions parts manufacturer has been prosecuted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for supplying a replacement DPF that failed to comply with the requirements of the Regu ...

March 24, 2021
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Schaeffler REPXPERT produces technical videos

|Date: March 23, 2021

Schaeffler REPXPERT produces technical videos

The Schaeffler REPXPERT team has produced two INA technical videos on how to install the timing belt tens ...

The Schaeffler REPXPERT team has produced two INA technical videos on how to install the timing belt tensioner on popular TDI engines used in multiple VAG applications. Both videos have been designed ...

March 23, 2021
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Independent garages turn to online providers

|Date: March 18, 2021

Independent garages turn to online providers

According to online motor factor PartsInMotion.co.uk, more independent garages in the automotive aftermar ...

According to online motor factor PartsInMotion.co.uk, more independent garages in the automotive aftermarket are turning to online providers for their parts supply. The company has reportedly seen an ...

March 18, 2021
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April and May could prove challenging for garages

|Date: March 17, 2021

April and May could prove challenging for garages

According to BookMyGarage.com, April and May are expected to prove challenging for garages with significa ...

According to BookMyGarage.com, April and May are expected to prove challenging for garages with significantly fewer MOTs now expiring in these months due to the MOT extension last year. A Freedom of I ...

March 17, 2021
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Schaeffler UK MD steps down

|Date: March 16, 2021

Schaeffler UK MD steps down

Schaeffler has announced its Managing Director of the Automotive Aftermarket division in the UK, has deci ...

Schaeffler has announced its Managing Director of the Automotive Aftermarket division in the UK, has decided to step down after more than 40 years with the company. Nigel Morgan began as a Sales Manag ...

March 16, 2021
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OESAA welcomes Brembo as latest member

|Date: March 16, 2021

OESAA welcomes Brembo as latest member

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has announced that Brembo has become a m ...

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has announced that Brembo has become a member of its organisation. Brembo produces brake disc technology, supplying braking systems to ...

March 16, 2021
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LKQ Euro Car Parts enhances training offering

|Date: March 15, 2021

LKQ Euro Car Parts enhances training offering

LKQ Euro Car Parts has enhanced its training offering for garages, with the addition of an e-learning sui ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts has enhanced its training offering for garages, with the addition of an e-learning suite. The e-learning courses from LKQ Euro Car Parts’ AutoEducation Academy covers everything fro ...

March 15, 2021
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Demand rises for combined MOTs and services

|Date: March 10, 2021

Demand rises for combined MOTs and services

According to BookMyGarage.com, demand for combined MOT and service procedures increased by almost 50% las ...

According to BookMyGarage.com, demand for combined MOT and service procedures increased by almost 50% last month. New data from the MOT and service price comparison site revealed that, while MOT-only ...

March 10, 2021
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Ben reveals fundraising success

|Date: March 09, 2021

Ben reveals fundraising success

Ben has announced its 10-day virtual active challenge, Breakout for Ben, has raised just under £159,000 – ...

Ben has announced its 10-day virtual active challenge, Breakout for Ben, has raised just under £159,000 – a total that will help address its £1million fundraising shortfall. Ben invited the whole auto ...

March 09, 2021
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Eurorepar Car Service receives praise for approach

|Date: March 08, 2021

Eurorepar Car Service receives praise for approach

Eurorepar Car Service has reported positive feedback on the network’s collaborative approach. The Stellan ...

Eurorepar Car Service has reported positive feedback on the network’s collaborative approach. The Stellantis-backed garage network initiative operates by giving members complete autonomy and control o ...

March 08, 2021
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LKQ Euro Car Parts extends oil offering

|Date: March 05, 2021

LKQ Euro Car Parts extends oil offering

LKQ Euro Car Parts has added to its product offering for independent garages, with the addition of MPM En ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts has added to its product offering for independent garages, with the addition of MPM Engine Oil. Customers of LKQ Euro Car Parts can gain exclusive access to MPM Engine Oil, an OEM-a ...

March 05, 2021
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IMI responds to 2021 Budget

|Date: March 04, 2021

IMI responds to 2021 Budget

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has responded to the 2021 Budget that was announced by Rishi Su ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has responded to the 2021 Budget that was announced by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer. Steve Nash, IMI CEO, commented: “The difficult balancing act ...

March 04, 2021
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TrustFord supports Breakout for Ben

|Date: March 03, 2021

TrustFord supports Breakout for Ben

This year the Breakout for Ben fundraising challenge has been opened up to the whole automotive industry ...

This year the Breakout for Ben fundraising challenge has been opened up to the whole automotive industry to help Ben plug a £1 million fundraising gap, following a 50% increase in service demand. The ...

March 03, 2021
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MOT demand remains unclear for peak months

|Date: March 02, 2021

MOT demand remains unclear for peak months

A survey of vehicle service and repair businesses by The Motor Ombudsman showed that the majority (73%) o ...

A survey of vehicle service and repair businesses by The Motor Ombudsman showed that the majority (73%) of respondents are expecting MOT volumes in March and September to be similar or fewer in number ...

March 02, 2021
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MOTUL joins OESAA membership

|Date: March 01, 2021

MOTUL joins OESAA membership

MOTUL has joined the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) as the organisations fi ...

MOTUL has joined the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) as the organisations first OE lubricant brand. Motul offers lubricants for both four and two wheels and has recently a ...

March 01, 2021
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