Professional Motor Mechanic

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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Dickies celebrates hero tradespeople

|Date: April 09, 2020

Dickies celebrates hero tradespeople

Dickies has been putting the spotlight on tradespeople who are working hard to deliver essential projects ...

Dickies has been putting the spotlight on tradespeople who are working hard to deliver essential projects during the Coronavirus outbreak. The workwear brand has been encouraging anyone who knows a tr ...

April 09, 2020
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Toyota and Lexus Centres remain open for emergencies

|Date: April 08, 2020

Toyota and Lexus Centres remain open for emergencies

Toyota (GB) has announced that the majority of the Toyota and Lexus Centres will still be available for e ...

Toyota (GB) has announced that the majority of the Toyota and Lexus Centres will still be available for emergencies and to support key workers, including those working for the NHS. The Centres will ho ...

April 08, 2020
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Klarius provides aftermarket exhausts for critical vehicle repairs

|Date: April 08, 2020

Klarius provides aftermarket exhausts for critical vehicle repairs

Klarius Products Ltd has announced it is well placed to supply components to help garages carry out criti ...

Klarius Products Ltd has announced it is well placed to supply components to help garages carry out critical repairs during the COVID-19 outbreak. Klarius delivery drivers and warehouse staff will pro ...

April 08, 2020
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Gates hosts live webinars

|Date: April 07, 2020

Gates hosts live webinars

Gates has increased the frequency of its live webinars to help mechanics return to the workshop with more ...

Gates has increased the frequency of its live webinars to help mechanics return to the workshop with more product knowledge and a better understanding of all related technical aspects. With so many wo ...

April 07, 2020
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Independent garages valued more since COVID-19 pandemic

|Date: April 03, 2020

Independent garages valued more since COVID-19 pandemic

Fixter has revealed its national survey results have shown that essential businesses, such as independent ...

Fixter has revealed its national survey results have shown that essential businesses, such as independent garages, are valued more than before the Coronavirus crisis. Results from a national Fixter su ...

April 03, 2020
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Sign up to receive digital versions of PMM

|Date: March 31, 2020

Sign up to receive digital versions of PMM

In light of the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we know there’s no such thing as ‘busine ...

In light of the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we know there’s no such thing as ‘business as usual’ for our readers right now – and we hope that you and yours are safe and healthy. W ...

March 31, 2020
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Schaeffler reveals details for REPXPERT Academy LIVE in Blackpool

|Date: March 27, 2020

Schaeffler reveals details for REPXPERT Academy LIVE in Blackpool

Schaeffler has announced it will be accepting registrations for the next REPXPERT Academy LIVE event, due ...

Schaeffler has announced it will be accepting registrations for the next REPXPERT Academy LIVE event, due to be held at Blackpool and The Fylde College on Saturday 20th June. This will be the third-ru ...

March 27, 2020
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IAAF announces appointment of Vice-President

|Date: March 20, 2020

IAAF announces appointment of Vice-President

Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that Richard Welland, Managing Directo ...

Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that Richard Welland, Managing Director of WAIglobal UK, has been appointed as its new Vice-President. Richard will support President ...

March 20, 2020
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Dayco extends training to college students

|Date: March 16, 2020

Dayco extends training to college students

Dayco has announced it has invested in the next generation of technicians by educating students still in ...

Dayco has announced it has invested in the next generation of technicians by educating students still in technical college. The company is already an advocate of technical training, which it undertake ...

March 16, 2020
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Absolute Alignment reports record sales for Bluetooth 3D aligner

|Date: March 11, 2020

Absolute Alignment reports record sales for Bluetooth 3D aligner

Absolute Alignment has announced it has taken a record number of orders for its Bluetooth 3D aligner sinc ...

Absolute Alignment has announced it has taken a record number of orders for its Bluetooth 3D aligner since the start of 2020. The three main benefits of this particular wheel aligner are said to inclu ...

March 11, 2020
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