In the Aftermarket Voices series of articles, Niterra UK’s marketing manager Becca Knight reflects on some of the conversations she’s had while co-hosting The Spark Inside podcast. In this instalment, she looks at the growing opportunities for entrants to the sector and what they need to do to progress.   The automotive aftermarket isn’t just evolving – it’s expanding. According to the UK’s Institute of the Motor Industry ...

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In the Aftermarket Voices series of articles, Niterra UK’s marketing manager Becca Knight reflects on some of the conversations she’s had while co-hosting The Spark Inside podcast.   Women have long been underrepresented in the UK aftermarket – but that is beginning to change. From garage owners and mobile technicians to apprentices and engineers, more women are stepping forward, claiming space, and reshaping what the trade ...

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Niterra expands NTK range to include throttle bodies  The new line-up features an initial 74 part numbers covering mechanical, hybrid and electronic throttle bodies, ensuring compatibility with both older and modern vehicles. With immediate coverage representing 12.5 million vehicles, the range delivers strong aftermarket offerings from day one.  Drawing on NTK’s precision engineering DNA, the new ...

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Niterra UK, the company behind NGK, provides the three non-negotiable steps you need to follow to achieve precision glow plug fitment. You are midway through a routine service when it happens: a glow plug refuses to budge. A little more pressure and it snaps, leaving part of it trapped in the cylinder head. What should ...

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Throttle bodies, MAF and MAP sensors play vital and interdependent roles within modern vehicle engines. Here, Niterra explores these parts and offers technicians guidance on their diagnosis and maintenance. Whether it be Musketeers, Amigos or airflow components, three really is the magic number. Most vehicles feature three separate parts working together as the quiet heroes ...

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Niterra UK has announced the expansion of its NTK Vehicle Electronics portfolio with the launch of a throttle body range. The line-up features an initial 74 part numbers covering mechanical, hybrid and electronic throttle bodies, ensuring compatibility with both older and modern vehicles. The throttle bodies are designed to meet high standards of performance and ...

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Niterra UK’s marketing manager, Becca Knight explains how ignition system maintenance is about more than just a spark.  How often do you hear it? “I just need new spark plugs.” It’s a familiar request in workshops up and down the country. But while spark plugs often take the spotlight, they’re just one part of a ...

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Niterra UK has refreshed its BoxClever loyalty scheme, giving workshops and technicians more reasons to get involved. BoxClever rewards garages with points for purchasing NGK and NTK products which can then be redeemed for a selection of prizes. This format remains the same, but with a number of updates. NTK Vehicle Electronics products now earn ...

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Niterra UK has unveiled its 50th Anniversary livery, with the design taking inspiration from the product that ignited it all – the spark plug. The commemorative livery integrates key elements from Niterra’s brands, including NGK Spark Plugs, NTK Vehicle Electronics and Niterra itself, paying homage to the company’s heritage while looking ahead to the future. ...

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NTK Vehicle Electronics is putting independent workshops on a path towards engine management expertise. The realm of engine management is sometimes considered as a specialism, only the reserve of larger workshops. Vehicle owners will still ask “How much will it cost to fix my check engine light?” like one might enquire about brake pad servicing, ...

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