Professional Motor Mechanic

IAAF announces appointment of President

|Date: March 01, 2021

IAAF announces appointment of President

IAAF has appointed WAI UK Managing Director, Richard Welland, as its President who will take over from Te ...

IAAF has appointed WAI UK Managing Director, Richard Welland, as its President who will take over from Terry Knox. Richard has a wealth of experience in the automotive industry and is described as a p ...

March 01, 2021
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BM Catalysts confirms Brexit issues are short-term

|Date: February 26, 2021

BM Catalysts confirms Brexit issues are short-term

BM Catalysts has announced any problems encountered as a result of Brexit will be “short term” and it can ...

BM Catalysts has announced any problems encountered as a result of Brexit will be “short term” and it can already see improvements in trade supply routes. The company has invested considerable time an ...

February 26, 2021
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EV charging strategy set out for Wales

|Date: February 26, 2021

EV charging strategy set out for Wales

A Welsh Government Consultation has been seeking to gather views on the draft strategy for electric vehic ...

A Welsh Government Consultation has been seeking to gather views on the draft strategy for electric vehicle (EV) charging in Wales. This has now been responded to by the Federation of Small Business ( ...

February 26, 2021
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Swarfega still on the hunt for Toughest Trade

|Date: February 25, 2021

Swarfega still on the hunt for Toughest Trade

Swarfega has once again been on the hunt for the toughest trade out there, following the success of farme ...

Swarfega has once again been on the hunt for the toughest trade out there, following the success of farmer Victoria Haney in 2020. With an influx of gritty entries this year from tree surgeons to farr ...

February 25, 2021
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Autoelectro celebrates two milestones

|Date: February 25, 2021

Autoelectro celebrates two milestones

Autoelectro has announced it will be celebrating two significant milestones this year, the remanufacture ...

Autoelectro has announced it will be celebrating two significant milestones this year, the remanufacture of its one millionth starter motor and alternator and its 35-year anniversary. Autoelectro carr ...

February 25, 2021
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Autodata urges workshops to prepare for spring

|Date: February 25, 2021

Autodata urges workshops to prepare for spring

Autodata has warned that spring holds the potential to overwhelm workshops as different factors combine t ...

Autodata has warned that spring holds the potential to overwhelm workshops as different factors combine to bring an influx of jobs into garages. With EU and EFTA data showing new registrations have be ...

February 25, 2021
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SMMT signs Armed Forces Covenant

|Date: February 23, 2021

SMMT signs Armed Forces Covenant

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has signed an Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its c ...

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has signed an Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its commitment to advocate for recruitment and retention of ex-military personnel across the automot ...

February 23, 2021
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IAAF Chief Executive announces retirement

|Date: February 22, 2021

IAAF Chief Executive announces retirement

IAAF Chief Executive, Wendy Williamson, has announced she will be retiring from the Federation in August ...

IAAF Chief Executive, Wendy Williamson, has announced she will be retiring from the Federation in August this year. Holding the position for more than seven years, Wendy has led the IAAF through a num ...

February 22, 2021
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IMI launches ‘Driven by Design’ competition

|Date: February 18, 2021

IMI launches ‘Driven by Design’ competition

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched the ‘Driven by Design’ competition, to inspire the ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched the ‘Driven by Design’ competition, to inspire the next generation of automotive professionals. The free-to-enter competition, sponsored by the S ...

February 18, 2021
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Schaeffler completes latest training module

|Date: February 17, 2021

Schaeffler completes latest training module

Schaeffler REPXPERT has announced that more than 200 workshops and technicians attended its latest ‘Tea-b ...

Schaeffler REPXPERT has announced that more than 200 workshops and technicians attended its latest ‘Tea-break training’ module on INA cooling. Schaeffler Technical Manager and REPXPERT, Alistair Mason ...

February 17, 2021
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OESAA distributes thousands of workshop packs

|Date: February 16, 2021

OESAA distributes thousands of workshop packs

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has offered to supply 4,000 new ‘We’ve G ...

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has offered to supply 4,000 new ‘We’ve Got You Covered’ packs to workshops. The initiative complements the ‘Back on Track’ campaign whi ...

February 16, 2021
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VARTA fitting guides available on Omnipart

|Date: February 15, 2021

VARTA fitting guides available on Omnipart

LKQ Euro Car Parts and Clarios (VARTA) batteries has continued its collaboration by delivering fitting gu ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts and Clarios (VARTA) batteries has continued its collaboration by delivering fitting guides on VARTA start-stop batteries. The battery and data teams at LKQ Euro Car Parts and VARTA ...

February 15, 2021
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Auto Windscreens welcomes 100th apprentice

|Date: February 12, 2021

Auto Windscreens welcomes 100th apprentice

Auto Windscreens has recruited 99 technician and call centre apprentices since 2016 and is set to welcome ...

Auto Windscreens has recruited 99 technician and call centre apprentices since 2016 and is set to welcome its 100th following National Apprenticeship Week. The business currently has 28 apprentices on ...

February 12, 2021
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NGK launches Box Clever promotion

|Date: February 11, 2021

NGK launches Box Clever promotion

NGK has announced it will be offering members of its Box Clever independent garage loyalty scheme the cha ...

NGK has announced it will be offering members of its Box Clever independent garage loyalty scheme the chance to win a prize based around its spark plugs and NTK Lambda sensors. The company has been en ...

February 11, 2021
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BookMyGarage notices surge in MOT bookings

|Date: February 11, 2021

BookMyGarage notices surge in MOT bookings

BookMyGarage.com has announced that MOT bookings through its site almost doubled over the last six months ...

BookMyGarage.com has announced that MOT bookings through its site almost doubled over the last six months, as millions of motorists took advantage of the MOT extension. The MOT and service price compa ...

February 11, 2021
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