Professional Motor Mechanic

ACEA releases fuel type data

|Date: May 12, 2020

ACEA releases fuel type data

ACEA data has revealed that in the first quarter of 2020, the electrically-chargeable vehicle segment sig ...

ACEA data has revealed that in the first quarter of 2020, the electrically-chargeable vehicle segment significantly increased its market share. It rose to 6.8% (from 2.5% in Q1 2019) against the backd ...

May 12, 2020
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The Parts Alliance encourages battery testing

|Date: May 11, 2020

The Parts Alliance encourages battery testing

The Parts Alliance has been encouraging garages to proactively offer a battery testing service to custome ...

The Parts Alliance has been encouraging garages to proactively offer a battery testing service to customers and has produced a range of marketing materials to assist them. Vehicles across the country ...

May 11, 2020
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Ben reveals details for Hats on 4 Ben 2020

|Date: May 07, 2020

Ben reveals details for Hats on 4 Ben 2020

Ben has revealed the full details of its annual mental health awareness campaign and fundraiser, Hats on ...

Ben has revealed the full details of its annual mental health awareness campaign and fundraiser, Hats on 4 Ben 2020. This year’s Hats on 4 Ben campaign will reconnect the automotive family virtually d ...

May 07, 2020
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LIQUI MOLY offers service packages to NHS staff

|Date: May 06, 2020

LIQUI MOLY offers service packages to NHS staff

LIQUI MOLY has offered service packages to NHS staff as a way of thanking those battling against COVID-19 ...

LIQUI MOLY has offered service packages to NHS staff as a way of thanking those battling against COVID-19, which will be provided in collaboration with selected garages. Tim Keller, who is responsible ...

May 06, 2020
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SMMT data reveals record low for new car registrations

|Date: May 05, 2020

SMMT data reveals record low for new car registrations

Data released by Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has shown that UK new car registration ...

Data released by Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has shown that UK new car registrations declined -97.3% in April. This reportedly marked a record low for the new car market as the c ...

May 05, 2020
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Meyle releases tie rod end technical video  

|Date: May 04, 2020

Meyle releases tie rod end technical video  

Meyle has released a step-by-step video showing how the durability of a tie rod end can be significantly ...

Meyle has released a step-by-step video showing how the durability of a tie rod end can be significantly extended with just a few work steps. If and how precisely a vehicle steers, depends on numerous ...

May 04, 2020
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Ben offers support during Covid-19 crisis

|Date: May 01, 2020

Ben offers support during Covid-19 crisis

Automotive industry charity, Ben, has been supporting the health and wellbeing of automotive industry peo ...

Automotive industry charity, Ben, has been supporting the health and wellbeing of automotive industry people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of this challenging time on the UK automotive indu ...

May 01, 2020
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Melett launches series of technical videos

|Date: April 29, 2020

Melett launches series of technical videos

Melett has released a series of technical videos to illustrate common turbocharger failures and to provid ...

Melett has released a series of technical videos to illustrate common turbocharger failures and to provide advice on how to prevent future issues occurring. The ‘turbo tips’ videos have reportedly bee ...

April 29, 2020
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IAAF welcomes Parker Hannfin

|Date: April 28, 2020

IAAF welcomes Parker Hannfin

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed its newest member, Parker Hannifin. ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed its newest member, Parker Hannifin. Supplying parts into the independent aftermarket for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, the engine ...

April 28, 2020
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Sealey launches latest trolley jack

|Date: April 27, 2020

Sealey launches latest trolley jack

Sealey has announced the launch of its 3001CXP 3tonne Trolley Jack with Foot Pedal, which can be found in ...

Sealey has announced the launch of its 3001CXP 3tonne Trolley Jack with Foot Pedal, which can be found in its Garage & Workshop 2020 Promotion. This single-piece hydraulic unit, features a heavy b ...

April 27, 2020
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Thatcham Research urges businesses to support apprentices

|Date: April 23, 2020

Thatcham Research urges businesses to support apprentices

Thatcham Research has issued a call for businesses to continue their investment in apprenticeships, as th ...

Thatcham Research has issued a call for businesses to continue their investment in apprenticeships, as the lockdown continues to create unprecedented challenges for the automotive repair sector. Follo ...

April 23, 2020
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MANN+HUMMEL supports medical equipment production

|Date: April 22, 2020

MANN+HUMMEL supports medical equipment production

MANN+HUMMEL has announced it will collaborate with Ford Motor Company in the rapid development and produc ...

MANN+HUMMEL has announced it will collaborate with Ford Motor Company in the rapid development and production of powered air purifier respirators. MANN+HUMMEL will supply the HEPA filter in the Ford-p ...

April 22, 2020
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SMMT reveals vehicle registration data

|Date: April 21, 2020

SMMT reveals vehicle registration data

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced that the number of vehicles registere ...

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced that the number of vehicles registered for use on British roads has surpassed 40 million for the first time. The Motorparc data reve ...

April 21, 2020
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VLS closes investigation into Gulf Formula

|Date: April 15, 2020

VLS closes investigation into Gulf Formula

VLS has announced the outcome of case VLS010163, a complaint against Gulf Formula CX 5W-30 Engine Oil. In ...

VLS has announced the outcome of case VLS010163, a complaint against Gulf Formula CX 5W-30 Engine Oil. In October 2019, VLS received a complaint that improbable marketing claims were being made by the ...

April 15, 2020
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Sealey launches SPB160W Power Pack

|Date: April 10, 2020

Sealey launches SPB160W Power Pack

Sealey has launched its SPB160W Power Pack, which is powered by lithium-ion technology and is said to be ...

Sealey has launched its SPB160W Power Pack, which is powered by lithium-ion technology and is said to be compact and light. With the ability to fit in a glove box or backpack and weighing only 1.5kg, ...

April 10, 2020
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