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    What happens inside the mixing facility?

    As Comma Oil celebrated 60 years serving the UK aftermarket, the PMM team were invited to come down to th ...

    As Comma Oil celebrated 60 years serving the UK aftermarket, the PMM team were invited to come down to their mixing facilities in Gravesend to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on.   The oils ...

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    Morris Lubricants launches new fuel additives

    Morris Lubricants launches new fuel additives to support automotive petrol and diesel engines. Morris Lub ...

    Morris Lubricants launches new fuel additives to support automotive petrol and diesel engines. Morris Lubricants has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of three new high-performance fuel a ...

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    Engine oils for an ageing car parc 

    The good news for the UK aftermarket is that the car parc is ageing. But along with the increase in work ...

    The good news for the UK aftermarket is that the car parc is ageing. But along with the increase in work comes added responsibility to ensure customers’ cars run as smoothly as ever. Here, TotalEnergi ...

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    Engines at risk due to oil check delays

    According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Castrol, many owners of internal combustion engine cars ...

    According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Castrol, many owners of internal combustion engine cars are risking damage to their vehicle’s vital components by delaying essential checks of the oil ...

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    Why UK manufacturing is important

    David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager at TotalEnergies Marketing UK, takes us through the company’s ...

    David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager at TotalEnergies Marketing UK, takes us through the company’s approach to British manufacturing. 2025 marked 55 years of TotalEnergies manufacturing in the U ...

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    Draper Tools' key considerations this winter

    Automotive tool specialist, Draper Tools is outlining some of the key considerations for garages this win ...

    Automotive tool specialist, Draper Tools is outlining some of the key considerations for garages this winter. Winter brings mixed fortunes in the garage, working conditions get colder and darker and e ...

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    VLS investigates Stellantis specification

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has launched a widespread market investigation and iss ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has launched a widespread market investigation and issued a caution over engine oils making claims against the Stellantis FPW 9.55535/03 specificatio ...

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    How to fight against emissions

    Are gasoline particulate filters, GPFs for short, the unsung hero in the fight against emissions? JLM Lub ...

    Are gasoline particulate filters, GPFs for short, the unsung hero in the fight against emissions? JLM Lubricants UK’s Mike Schlup argues that they are. Petrol cars fitted with a gasoline particulate f ...

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    How to improve engine performance

    Wynn’s gives its advice on different fuel types and how to improve engine performance with oils and addit ...

    Wynn’s gives its advice on different fuel types and how to improve engine performance with oils and additives. Understanding the various types of fuel, the oil functions, and how lubrication additives ...

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    A deep dive into the Magnatec range

    Let’s take a deeper dive into Castrol’s latest range of engine oils for the automotive aftermarket – the ...

    Let’s take a deeper dive into Castrol’s latest range of engine oils for the automotive aftermarket – the Magnatec range. To ensure independent garages and mechanics continue to have access to the best ...

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    How to optimise EV servicing

    Castrol is aiming to bring EV servicing to new heights of ease and efficacy. With the continued rise in h ...

    Castrol is aiming to bring EV servicing to new heights of ease and efficacy. With the continued rise in hybrid and electric vehicle sales, garage technicians are finding it increasingly important to a ...

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    Brake fluid safety warning issued by VLS, Mannol responds

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications has issued a safety warning and escalated case VLS 010200, a com ...

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications has issued a safety warning and escalated case VLS 010200, a complaint regarding Mannol Brake Fluid DOT 4 3002, to Trading Standards. In December 2023, VLS rec ...

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    Duckhams appoints CEO

    Duckhams has welcomed Mike Bewsey as its CEO, to lead the company through its next stage of global operat ...

    Duckhams has welcomed Mike Bewsey as its CEO, to lead the company through its next stage of global operations. As Duckhams enters its 125th year, Mike will direct the engine oil brand during a pivotal ...

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    VLS advises on oil choices for ageing cars

    Mike Bewsey, VLS Chairman, is warning mechanics on the risks of using the latest engine oils in ageing cu ...

    Mike Bewsey, VLS Chairman, is warning mechanics on the risks of using the latest engine oils in ageing customer vehicles. The number of vehicles on UK roads is growing, but it’s also ageing. According ...

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    Lucas Oil boosts range with engine oil additive

    Lucas Oil has introduced an engine oil additive, designed to increase protection against wear and tear. L ...

    Lucas Oil has introduced an engine oil additive, designed to increase protection against wear and tear. Low Viscosity Stabilizer is a synthetic engine oil additive that also helps to control emissions ...

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