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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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    Cutting through the confusion

    PMM spoke to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), about how ga ...

    PMM spoke to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), about how garages can navigate the complex world of engine oil specifications. There is a great deal of con ...

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    The Theory of Lubrication

    For the last six months, Morris Lubricants has been running training days to educate technicians about th ...

    For the last six months, Morris Lubricants has been running training days to educate technicians about the importance of using the correct oil. ...

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    A Remedy For High Oil Consumption

    A thorough engine cleaning can stop high oil consumption and prevent expensive repair bills. PMM speaks t ...

    A thorough engine cleaning can stop high oil consumption and prevent expensive repair bills. PMM speaks to LIQUI MOLY to find out how. ...

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    Why Thinner Engine Oils Can Help VMs Meet Targets

    Thin is the new thick. As more aggressive CO2 rules loom, we find out why thinner engine oils can help VM ...

    Thin is the new thick. As more aggressive CO2 rules loom, we find out why thinner engine oils can help VMs to meet these targets. Driven largely by last year’s ‘diesel-gate’ fall-out, VMs are now bein ...

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