Professional Motor Mechanic

VLS escalates engine oil case to Trading Standards

|Date: June 19, 2020

VLS escalates engine oil case to Trading Standards

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has escalated case 154 to Trading Standards, which rel ...

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has escalated case 154 to Trading Standards, which relates to a fully synthetic 5W30 oil, following months of investigation. VLS received a complaint ...

June 19, 2020
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IAAF introduces virtual Industry Briefing Sessions

|Date: June 17, 2020

IAAF introduces virtual Industry Briefing Sessions

Members of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) are being offered the opportunity to ...

Members of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) are being offered the opportunity to keep up to date with industry insights, trends and opportunities through a virtual platform. Af ...

June 17, 2020
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OSRAM expands Trust Programme

|Date: June 15, 2020

OSRAM expands Trust Programme

OSRAM has expanded its Trust Programme as counterfeit parts continue to be a problem in the aftermarket. ...

OSRAM has expanded its Trust Programme as counterfeit parts continue to be a problem in the aftermarket. OSRAM has urged businesses in the automotive aftermarket to ensure they are purchasing from cre ...

June 15, 2020
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Comline launches social media campaign

|Date: June 12, 2020

Comline launches social media campaign

Comline has announced the launch of a social media competition designed to fill the void left by the post ...

Comline has announced the launch of a social media competition designed to fill the void left by the postponement of EURO 2020. Focusing on automotive, yet harnessing a typical football tournament for ...

June 12, 2020
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RWC offers all-in-one EV compliance

|Date: June 11, 2020

RWC offers all-in-one EV compliance

RWC has announced it will be offering EV Workshop Safety Packs at reduced rates when purchased alongside ...

RWC has announced it will be offering EV Workshop Safety Packs at reduced rates when purchased alongside its IMI approved EV training course. The global electric vehicle (EV) industry reportedly gener ...

June 11, 2020
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EDT Automotive announces free installation offer

|Date: June 10, 2020

EDT Automotive announces free installation offer

EDT Automotive has announced it will be offering garages an added incentive to join its network of treatm ...

EDT Automotive has announced it will be offering garages an added incentive to join its network of treatment centres during June. As more garages continue to reopen and increase their trading hours, E ...

June 10, 2020
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CCM weathers the COVID-19 pandemic

|Date: June 09, 2020

CCM weathers the COVID-19 pandemic

With the devastating news regarding the outbreak of COVID-19 that has presented an exceedingly difficult ...

With the devastating news regarding the outbreak of COVID-19 that has presented an exceedingly difficult challenge for everyone, Tina Drayson, Operations Manager for CCM, explains how they have weathe ...

June 09, 2020
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Avia Autos outlines approach to resuming services

|Date: June 05, 2020

Avia Autos outlines approach to resuming services

Hayley Pells of Avia Autos runs through returning to work and the approach that has been taken to resume ...

Hayley Pells of Avia Autos runs through returning to work and the approach that has been taken to resume services while making adaptations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Returning to work was surpri ...

June 05, 2020
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IAAF adds Cataclean to membership

|Date: June 04, 2020

IAAF adds Cataclean to membership

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added Cataclean Global Limited to its member ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added Cataclean Global Limited to its membership. Cataclean is a complete fuel and exhaust system cleaner for all petrol, diesel and hybrid ...

June 04, 2020
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OSRAM launches LED driving lights range

|Date: June 03, 2020

OSRAM launches LED driving lights range

OSRAM has launched a range of LED driving lights to the passenger car market, offering a variety of perfo ...

OSRAM has launched a range of LED driving lights to the passenger car market, offering a variety of performances, shapes and beam patterns. There are four series to choose from: Multifunctional, Funct ...

June 03, 2020
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AutoAdvisor releases covid-19 advice and materials

|Date: June 02, 2020

AutoAdvisor releases covid-19 advice and materials

AutoAdvisor.co.uk has encouraged the aftermarket to act fast in implementing Government guidelines, and h ...

AutoAdvisor.co.uk has encouraged the aftermarket to act fast in implementing Government guidelines, and has designed downloadable social-distancing and hand-cleaning A4 posters to help them do so. The ...

June 02, 2020
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IAAF argues against scrappage scheme

|Date: June 01, 2020

IAAF argues against scrappage scheme

The IAAF has stressed that a new scrappage scheme may not be the answer to help the struggling car indust ...

The IAAF has stressed that a new scrappage scheme may not be the answer to help the struggling car industry get moving again. The British car industry has struggled as a direct result of the coronavir ...

June 01, 2020
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How coronavirus will affect the EV market

|Date: May 29, 2020

How coronavirus will affect the EV market

We hear from Charley Grimston, Co-founder of Altelium and CEO of CNC Asset, who explains why the electric ...

We hear from Charley Grimston, Co-founder of Altelium and CEO of CNC Asset, who explains why the electric car market will be energised following the coronavirus pandemic. We’re all searching for good ...

May 29, 2020
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RWC Training Centre resumes courses

|Date: May 27, 2020

RWC Training Centre resumes courses

RWC Training Centre has announced it will be resuming its portfolio of advanced driver-assistance systems ...

RWC Training Centre has announced it will be resuming its portfolio of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicle (EV) training courses from Monday 1 June. The shortage of skills i ...

May 27, 2020
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Autotech Recruit launches virtual training platform

|Date: May 26, 2020

Autotech Recruit launches virtual training platform

Autotech Recruit has responded to calls from its temporary vehicle technicians for greater training by la ...

Autotech Recruit has responded to calls from its temporary vehicle technicians for greater training by launching its own platform on Our Virtual Academy, which will enable contractors to access free t ...

May 26, 2020
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