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No rest for the VLS: “We can go further, faster and be more influential.”

|Date: July 13, 2026

No rest for the VLS: “We can go further, faster and be more influential.”

VLS’ biennial industry lunch took place recently, as ever at London’s RAC club, the spiritual home of aut ...

VLS’ biennial industry lunch took place recently, as ever at London’s RAC club, the spiritual home of automotive gatherings. This year’s VLS lunch landed at just the right time to capitalise on a rare ...

July 13, 2026
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The latest oil sensors to hit the aftermarket

|Date: June 03, 2026

The latest oil sensors to hit the aftermarket

MS Motorservice introduces oil pressure and level sensors from Pierburg for the aftermarket. MS Motorser ...

MS Motorservice introduces oil pressure and level sensors from Pierburg for the aftermarket. MS Motorservice has added oil pressure sensors and oil level sensors from Pierburg to its product range. T ...

June 03, 2026
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Can providing for vintage vehicles be profitable?

|Date: April 27, 2026

Can providing for vintage vehicles be profitable?

Think those rubies in the rubble are a waste of time? Well, JLM is here to tell you how you could be coin ...

Think those rubies in the rubble are a waste of time? Well, JLM is here to tell you how you could be coining it in by offering vintage vehicles a new lease of additive-powered life. According to the ...

April 27, 2026
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The role oils play in preserving ageing engines

|Date: April 24, 2026

The role oils play in preserving ageing engines

For any classic car garage, the engine oil on the shelf is as much a piece of preservation equipment as a ...

For any classic car garage, the engine oil on the shelf is as much a piece of preservation equipment as a spanner or torque wrench. According to the latest annual report from the Federation of British ...

April 24, 2026
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Going behind the scenes at Comma Oil

|Date: March 19, 2026

Going behind the scenes at Comma Oil

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 ...

March 19, 2026
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Morris Lubricants launches new fuel additives

|Date: March 16, 2026

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 ...

March 16, 2026
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Engine oils for an ageing car parc

|Date: March 06, 2026

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 ...

March 06, 2026
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Engines at risk due to oil check delays

|Date: February 18, 2026

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 ...

February 18, 2026
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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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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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VLS investigates Stellantis specification

|Date: October 08, 2025

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 ...

October 08, 2025
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How to fight against emissions

|Date: July 21, 2025

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 ...

July 21, 2025
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How to improve engine performance

|Date: July 18, 2025

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 ...

July 18, 2025
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A deep dive into the Magnatec range

|Date: July 17, 2025

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 ...

July 17, 2025
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How to optimise EV servicing

|Date: June 24, 2025

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 ...

June 24, 2025
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