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Why UK manufacturing is important

|Date: February 03, 2026

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 ...

February 03, 2026
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Re-refined base oils

|Date: January 26, 2026

Re-refined base oils

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager discusses the new generation of environmentally sustainable en ...

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager discusses the new generation of environmentally sustainable engine oils. Demand for products that combine high levels of performance with strong sustainabili ...

January 26, 2026
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Draper Tools’ key considerations this winter

|Date: January 22, 2026

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 ...

January 22, 2026
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Morris Lubricants top tips on antifreeze and coolants

|Date: January 20, 2026

Morris Lubricants top tips on antifreeze and coolants

Choosing and using the correct antifreeze coolants can be confusing. To give you a better understanding o ...

Choosing and using the correct antifreeze coolants can be confusing. To give you a better understanding of them, Morris Lubricants’ technology manager, Adrian Hill, answers some FAQs and gives his top ...

January 20, 2026
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VLS investigates false Stellantis oil claims

|Date: December 22, 2025

VLS investigates false Stellantis oil claims

The VLS has launched an investigation and issued a warning about engine oils making claims against Stella ...

The VLS has launched an investigation and issued a warning about engine oils making claims against Stellantis specification used for Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat and Vauxhall models. The Verification of Lub ...

December 22, 2025
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Demand of steering system lubricants

|Date: November 19, 2025

Demand of steering system lubricants

Matthias Ostertag, head of automotive components at Fuchs, explores the changing landscape of vehicle ste ...

Matthias Ostertag, head of automotive components at Fuchs, explores the changing landscape of vehicle steering systems and the increased demands on the lubricants needed for them. As vehicles evolve i ...

November 19, 2025
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The importance of sourcing quality engine oils

|Date: October 28, 2025

The importance of sourcing quality engine oils

Owen Llyod, chief operations officer of Morris Lubricants, discusses the importance of sourcing quality e ...

Owen Llyod, chief operations officer of Morris Lubricants, discusses the importance of sourcing quality engine oils. Gone are the days when automotive workshops had a big tank of engine oil that was u ...

October 28, 2025
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VLS clears up oil specification confusion

|Date: October 27, 2025

VLS clears up oil specification confusion

Many workshops are still unsure about oil specifications. It’s the VLS’ job to make sure that changes. In ...

Many workshops are still unsure about oil specifications. It’s the VLS’ job to make sure that changes. Independent membership organisation the Verification of Lubricant Specifications, with the suppor ...

October 27, 2025
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TotalEnergies explores engine oil differences

|Date: October 24, 2025

TotalEnergies explores engine oil differences

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager and Tom Hyde, technical manager at TotalEnergies, explore the ...

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager and Tom Hyde, technical manager at TotalEnergies, explore the difference in engine oil specifications between OEM approved and “recommended for”. Engine lubr ...

October 24, 2025
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Duckhams reflects on its motorsport history

|Date: December 04, 2024

Duckhams reflects on its motorsport history

PMM charts Duckhams Oils’ enduring association with motorsport as it celebrates almost a century of break ...

PMM charts Duckhams Oils’ enduring association with motorsport as it celebrates almost a century of breaking records and backing winners on the track. This year’s motorsports season is well underway, ...

December 04, 2024
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Castrol launches low-viscosity engine oil

|Date: September 24, 2024

Castrol launches low-viscosity engine oil

Castrol has launched a low-viscosity engine oil for use on a range of Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Vauxhall v ...

Castrol has launched a low-viscosity engine oil for use on a range of Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Vauxhall vehicles. Castrol MAGNATEC 0W-20 FE has been designed for petrol and diesel engines introduced f ...

September 24, 2024
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Castrol discusses manufacturer relationships

|Date: September 12, 2023

Castrol discusses manufacturer relationships

Castrol discusses what benefits having a close relationship with vehicle manufacturers can bring to its a ...

Castrol discusses what benefits having a close relationship with vehicle manufacturers can bring to its aftermarket offering. Automotive manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver mobility ...

September 12, 2023
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Petronas discusses supplier ethical standpoints

|Date: September 08, 2023

Petronas discusses supplier ethical standpoints

Domenico Ciaglia, managing director at Petronas Lubricants discusses the role ethical and moral standpoin ...

Domenico Ciaglia, managing director at Petronas Lubricants discusses the role ethical and moral standpoints are playing in the automotive supply chain. Customer requirements, behaviours, and expectati ...

September 08, 2023
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Liqui Moly looks at EV Brake Systems

|Date: April 03, 2023

Liqui Moly looks at EV Brake Systems

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This ...

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This month it looks at EV Brake Systems. Problem: EV Brake Systems Solution: Liqui Moly’s Brake Flu ...

April 03, 2023
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How to change fluid in Volkswagen DSG

|Date: February 20, 2023

How to change fluid in Volkswagen DSG

In this latest article, technical experts from OESAA members, Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools, have t ...

In this latest article, technical experts from OESAA members, Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools, have teamed up to offer a guide to technicians changing the fluid in a Volkswagen DSG triple-clutch g ...

February 20, 2023
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