Professional Motor Mechanic

Sharebox allows Norwegian garages to become contactless

|Date: May 18, 2020

Sharebox allows Norwegian garages to become contactless

An invention from Sharebox has been allowing garages in Norway to service customers’ cars without any con ...

An invention from Sharebox has been allowing garages in Norway to service customers’ cars without any contact. Until now, the auto repair market in Scandinavia has only offered drop off/pick up for th ...

May 18, 2020
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First Line launches online returns portal

|Date: May 15, 2020

First Line launches online returns portal

First Line has introduced an online portal that aims to provide its customers with an efficient way to pr ...

First Line has introduced an online portal that aims to provide its customers with an efficient way to process returns and warranties claims. Customers can access the portal through First Line’s WebCa ...

May 15, 2020
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SMMT publishes COVID-19 industry guidance

|Date: May 14, 2020

SMMT publishes COVID-19 industry guidance

A selection of associations representing the interest of the automotive industry have published sector-sp ...

A selection of associations representing the interest of the automotive industry have published sector-specific guidance to help the aftermarket operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This secto ...

May 14, 2020
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Borg & Beck shares brake disc installation tips

|Date: May 13, 2020

Borg & Beck shares brake disc installation tips

Borg & Beck has shared some technical information on Citroën/Peugeot rear brake discs to assist techn ...

Borg & Beck has shared some technical information on Citroën/Peugeot rear brake discs to assist technicians on this type of installation. As more and more vehicles are being fitted with technology ...

May 13, 2020
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Schaeffler postpones REPXPERT Academy LIVE

|Date: May 12, 2020

Schaeffler postpones REPXPERT Academy LIVE

Schaeffler has postponed the REPXPERT Academy LIVE event planned for June 20th at Blackpool & The Fyl ...

Schaeffler has postponed the REPXPERT Academy LIVE event planned for June 20th at Blackpool & The Fylde College. Schaeffler Training Manager, Alistair Mason, explained: “The current restrictions o ...

May 12, 2020
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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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IGA requests enhancement of furlough scheme

|Date: April 30, 2020

IGA requests enhancement of furlough scheme

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, req ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, requesting an enhancement to the furlough scheme. This is so that employees can partially return t ...

April 30, 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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