Professional Motor Mechanic

IGA and GEA unite to challenge SWOBS decision

|Date: March 17, 2016

IGA and GEA unite to challenge SWOBS decision

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) Director Stuart James and Garage Equipment Association (GEA) Chi ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) Director Stuart James and Garage Equipment Association (GEA) Chief Executive Dave Garratt will be meeting with Rory Stewart, Parliamentary Under Secretary of S ...

March 17, 2016
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What does the budget mean for you?

|Date: March 17, 2016

What does the budget mean for you?

As the dust settles on George Osborne’s budget, we reflect on what it means for the automotive aftermarke ...

As the dust settles on George Osborne’s budget, we reflect on what it means for the automotive aftermarket. The general consensus is that the big winners from Wednesday’s announcement are small busine ...

March 17, 2016
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Nebula Systems announces investment deal with the RAC

|Date: March 16, 2016

Nebula Systems announces investment deal with the RAC

Nebula Systems, the innovative start‐up behind the multi‐award winning cloud based vehicle data and diagn ...

Nebula Systems, the innovative start‐up behind the multi‐award winning cloud based vehicle data and diagnostic platform MECH5, is proud to announce an exciting new venture with one of the UK’s leading ...

March 16, 2016
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Londoners are ready to switch to electric cars

|Date: March 15, 2016

Londoners are ready to switch to electric cars

16% of Londoners intend to vote for the Mayoral candidate who promises to tackle the city’s air pollution ...

16% of Londoners intend to vote for the Mayoral candidate who promises to tackle the city’s air pollution, according to a recent poll. The research also found that London voters believe electric vehic ...

March 15, 2016
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Orio launches online Saab parts portal

|Date: March 15, 2016

Orio launches online Saab parts portal

Orio UK –supplier of Saab Original Parts – has launched a brand new online portal that means all workshop ...

Orio UK –supplier of Saab Original Parts – has launched a brand new online portal that means all workshops can now order Saab parts at the click of a button. Independent garages and repair centres can ...

March 15, 2016
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Dickies partners with Mickel Motorsport

|Date: March 15, 2016

Dickies partners with Mickel Motorsport

Dickies, the internationally renowned workwear brand is pleased to be partnering with Mickel Motorsport. ...

Dickies, the internationally renowned workwear brand is pleased to be partnering with Mickel Motorsport. Mickel Motorsport Limited is a UK Based Motorsports team competing in the UK National Legends C ...

March 15, 2016
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Pro-Align to open new facility in Dublin

|Date: March 15, 2016

Pro-Align to open new facility in Dublin

Workshops throughout Ireland are set to receive even greater levels of service and support from wheel ali ...

Workshops throughout Ireland are set to receive even greater levels of service and support from wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align with the news that the company is set to open a new facility in Dub ...

March 15, 2016
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Autosupplies shines in local awards

|Date: March 15, 2016

Autosupplies shines in local awards

Chesterfield-based motor factor, Autosupplies, has found great success at local awards ceremony, Elastic ...

Chesterfield-based motor factor, Autosupplies, has found great success at local awards ceremony, Elastic FM Community Awards, with Managing Director, David Clarke, securing ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ ...

March 15, 2016
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Shaftec secures new business partnership with Scottish distributor

|Date: March 15, 2016

Shaftec secures new business partnership with Scottish distributor

Transmission supplier, Shaftec, has announced that it has secured a new business partnership with Scottis ...

Transmission supplier, Shaftec, has announced that it has secured a new business partnership with Scottish Motor Factor, Livingston Autoparts. This news supports Shaftec’s position as a supplier of hi ...

March 15, 2016
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ZF TRW produces one billionth Colette brake caliper

|Date: March 10, 2016

ZF TRW produces one billionth Colette brake caliper

ZF TRW is celebrating a unique industry milestone, the production of one billion brake calipers wi ...

ZF TRW is celebrating a unique industry milestone, the production of one billion brake calipers within the Colette design family. “This is an amazing achievement for our braking business. No ot ...

March 10, 2016
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FUCHS lights the way with £700k solar investment

|Date: March 10, 2016

FUCHS lights the way with £700k solar investment

Lubricant specialists FUCHS has shown its commitment to renewable energy with a £700,000 investmen ...

Lubricant specialists FUCHS has shown its commitment to renewable energy with a £700,000 investment at its UK base in Stoke-on-Trent. The company upgraded its 20 acre facility with the installa ...

March 10, 2016
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AA Garage Guide reports rapid garage network growth

|Date: March 10, 2016

AA Garage Guide reports rapid garage network growth

AA Garage Guide, the online search and booking site, has reported that its garage network has exceeded 2, ...

AA Garage Guide, the online search and booking site, has reported that its garage network has exceeded 2,000 garages. With approximately four million members, the AA are now promoting the AA Garage Gu ...

March 10, 2016
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GT Automotive becomes IAAF member

|Date: March 10, 2016

GT Automotive becomes IAAF member

GT Automotive has taken its next step in the UK aftermarket by becoming an IAAF member. The suppli ...

GT Automotive has taken its next step in the UK aftermarket by becoming an IAAF member. The supplier will now have access to exclusive ‘member only’ benefits and trade information from both dis ...

March 10, 2016
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RaciNGK prepares for VLN endurance

|Date: March 10, 2016

RaciNGK prepares for VLN endurance

NGK RaciNGK team is gearing up for the start of the new 2016 German VLN endurance season after enjoying a ...

NGK RaciNGK team is gearing up for the start of the new 2016 German VLN endurance season after enjoying a highly successful debut last year. The ignition specialist entered a Ferrari 458 Challenge in ...

March 10, 2016
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Remaining in Europe best for our business, SMMT members reveal

|Date: March 07, 2016

Remaining in Europe best for our business, SMMT members reveal

Three quarters of SMMT members say remaining in Europe is best for their business, according to the resul ...

Three quarters of SMMT members say remaining in Europe is best for their business, according to the results of a new independent survey. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders represents the b ...

March 07, 2016
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