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AJD Tools to exhibit new solutions
Date: Friday 31 May 2024
AJD Tools, a leading provider of tools, equipment, and consumables for garages across the UK, is exhibiting at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 as the brand experiences unprecedented growth under…
Mountney Ltd. unveils new website to enhance purchasing experience for IAAF members
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Mountney Ltd. has launched its brand-new website, available to members of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), providing a seamless and efficient online shopping experience design…
ROWE launches partnership with Britcar for 2024 season
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Premium oils and lubricants brand, ROWE, has extended its partnership with Britcar to include The British Endurance Championship (BEC). This collaboration aligns closely with ROWE’s extensive history …
IAAF Summer Conference blog: The Fault in our STARS (1)
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Change is coming. We’ve exhausted all arguments on skills gaps, shortages, blame games and all else to explain why we’re lagging behind on bringing people into our trade. True enough, we’re not the o…
Exol reveals its 2023 ‘Distributor of the Year’
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Exol Lubricants has unveiled the winner of its prestigious ‘UK & Ireland Distributor of the Year 2023’ award. Midland Oil Company picked up the accolade for the company’s hard work and determinati…
Brett Ward takes the 2024 DENSO karting title
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
After 16 ultra-competitive heats that took place at circuits throughout the UK and Ireland, the 20 finalists lined up on the grid for the grand final at Wilton Mill on the 4th May to determine the ove…
BM Catalysts expands range with introduction of Gasoline Particulate Filters (GPFs) to support vehicle emissions reduction
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
BM Catalysts, Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, has launched its Gasoline Particulate Filters (GPFs) range, supporting the aftermarket in reducing vehicle emissi…
Shaftec’s New To Range expands with 17 new products
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Birmingham-based automotive remanufacturer Shaftec Automotive has made further additions to its New To Range portfolio, with 13 driveshafts, two brake calipers, one steering rack and one steering colu…
Banner Extends Battery Charger Range
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Banner - one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of batteries and battery accessories - has once again demonstrated its technical prowess by extending its range of battery charges. Serving to complement…
Maverick Diagnostics to launch mobile ADAS calibration equipment at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
(WREXHAM, 29th May 2024) – Maverick Diagnostics is excited to announce its first venture into the ADAS market with the distribution of the Mobile ADAS Recalibration System – or M.A.R.S. This system, d…
Hella Gutmann to offer exclusive deal at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Hella Gutmann has announced an exclusive offer available only at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, taking place on June 5th and 6th at the NEC in Birmingham. Visitors to the HELLA stand (A28) will b…
Analyse with ease with Ring’s new battery analyser
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Ring’s new battery analyser (RBAG950) can provide a complete health check of the battery and electrical systems in both 12V and 24V vehicles, including motorcycles, cars and vans. Suitable for 12V le…
New Territory Managers “perfect fit” for Schaeffler
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Sky Russell and Steven Woods have both joined Schaeffler as Territory Managers for the north. Hereford | May 30th, 2024| Schaeffler has recently appointed two new Territory Managers, both covering t…
Delphi Academy sets milestone with hydrogen training
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
After months of hard work and research Delphi Academy has announced the launch of a pioneering new hydrogen training course. The new programme marks a significant industry milestone and will shape the…
Thinkcar’s unique collaborative remote diagnostics changes the game
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Diagnostics has been taken to the next level via Thinkcar’s pioneering new remote offering, through which an ecosystem of Thinkcar workshops support each other with access to vehicle manufacturer leve…
Launch Tech UK to highlight latest diagnostic tools range at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Launch Tech UK is set to exhibit at the second edition of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the NEC on 5th - 6th June. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the company’s extensive product …
Cataclean to highlight garage upsell opportunities at event
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Additives brand offers new revenue stream Leading additives brand, Cataclean, is set to highlight its leading product range at the second edition of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at NEC, Birmingham…
GSF Car Parts Reports 30% Surge in Exhaust System Sales After Company-Wide Training Programme
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
The UK's leading car parts distributor, GSF Car Parts, has announced a record-breaking increase in the sales of automotive exhausts, with a year-to-date sales increase exceeding 30% compared to 2023. …
New Appointments Strengthen Diesel Technic UK Sales Team
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
• Key appointments to sales and customer service teams increases support to partners and end user fleets across the country. Diesel Technic UK has announced key new appointments to its sales and cus…
FIGIEFA Elects New Board of Directors at General Assembly in Istanbul
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
Istanbul, 22 May 2024 - FIGIEFA, the European association representing the independent distributors of automotive parts and components, has elected its new Board of Directors during its General Assemb…
HELLA celebrates 125th birthday in Germany and 65th in UK
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
It’s double celebration time at HELLA, as the company commemorates 125 years since first being founded in Germany, and also 65 years since its UK arm opened. To mark the occasion the company is runnin…
Ringmechanika establishes itself as a must-attend event for customers
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
For the fourth year in a row, Ring invited its customers, as well as journalists, to its headquarters in Leeds to showcase its current and new product offering. After the triumph of the 2023 Ringmech…
Ben calls on automotive people to step up to new Big Walk challenge
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
Automotive industry charity, Ben, is calling on automotive people to step up to its new Big Walk fundraising challenge on 8th September. As May is National Walking Month, the charity is launching Ben’…
Self-driving vehicles set to be on roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
self-driving vehicles could be on British roads in just 2 years as new law receives Royal Assent move could create over 38,000 new jobs, cementing Britain’s position at the forefront of the self-dri…
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 gearing up for big prize giveaways
Date: Monday 27 May 2024
As the countdown begins for the second instalment of UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024, attendees can gear up for an unprecedented array of giveaways and competition opportunities awaiting them at the…
Bridge the skills gap faster by maximising transferable skills and untapped allied sectors, says GCA
Date: Friday 24 May 2024
Glen Callum Associates (GCA), a leading recruitment company specialising in the automotive aftermarket sector, is calling on industry leaders to broaden their talent search to include allied sectors a…
IAAF Statement on 4 July Election
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
The election on 4 July is an opportunity for us all in the trade to raise awareness of our independence – the independent aftermarket’s right to repair and the consumer’s right to choose where they ta…
LKQ EURO CAR PARTS HELPS GARAGES PREPARE FOR AIR CON SERVICING
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
LKQ Euro Car Parts is supporting garages as they prepare to meet customers’ air conditioning servicing needs this summer, with training through LKQ Academy and new deals on equipment. The UK’s leading…
Garage Hive community shines at DPF Doctor Conference
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Garage Hive community members were called upon for their unique expertise as forward-thinking pioneers at the DPF Doctor Conference held in Newcastle on 11th May. Their insights and innovative approac…
Ring and OSRAM to shine bright at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Renowned lighting specialists, OSRAM and Ring, have announced that both premium brands will be exhibiting at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at the NEC on 5th and 6th June. The companies will be s…
Klarius leads the way with new parts for the Kia Picanto
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Klarius Products is proud to announce the latest expansion of its aftermarket emissions component range, this time adding 33 new parts, including several specifically designed for the Kia Picanto. Thi…
First-ever Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference hailed “huge success”
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference, held on Wednesday 22nd May at Coventry MTC was a hit Hereford | May 23rd, 2024| Schaeffler’s first-ever national REPXPERT Conference for UK garages has been hailed as…
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024: On-stand training and live workshops in abundance for technicians
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
UK, May 2024. The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, set to take place at the NEC in Birmingham on 5th – 6th June 2024, is shaping up to be an insightful two days, providing technicians with the right ski…
First ever REPXPERT Award winners announced
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
The winners of the REPXPERT Awards were announced during the Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference, held on Wednesday 22nd May at Coventry MTC. Hereford | May 23rd, 2024| Apprentice technicians from the ea…
MAHLE Aftermarket enhances OX 1075D oil filter insert for easier installation
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
· Oil filter insert, OX 1075D, features three new technical advancements · Customers can benefit from: new sealing of the rear side, discontinuation of the positioning aids, and new sealin…
HELLA to present ADAS talk at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Garages can find out how to capitalise on the continuing roll-out of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKG&BE) in June thanks to a presentation from St…
Ecobat Battery unveils its re-energised website!
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
With its sights firmly set on thousands of UK customers, Ecobat Battery, the UK’s largest battery distributor, has redesigned its website to not only reflect the enormous depth of products it supplies…
GSF Car Parts Announces New National Distribution Centre, Set to Improve Infrastructure & Services
Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024
GSF Car Parts Announces New National Distribution Centre, Set to Improve Infrastructure & Services GSF Car Parts, the leading car parts distributor, has announced the opening of its new National …
WAI plants seeds of success with agricultural range ahead of farming season
Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024
Leading rotating electrics supplier, WAI Europe, is urging the market to prepare for the spring and summer farming season with its complete line up of starters and alternators ideal for construction, …
SMP Europe recognised with zero waste to landfill certificate
Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024
Engine management specialist, SMP Europe, has announced it has received the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill Certificate for 2023, highlighting its commitment to environmental sustainability and res…
SMP Europe streamlines processes with online ordering portal
Date: Monday 20 May 2024
SMP Europe has introduced an easy-to-use online ordering portal to offer customers quick access to placing orders of its leading engine management product range and new next-day delivery for its inter…
New DENSO video explains the engine management system
Date: Monday 20 May 2024
Further endorsing its long held position of providing both professional technicians and vehicle owners with useful technical information, DENSO, a leading original equipment (OE) component manufacture…
Thinkcar UK show offers extended nationwide
Date: Monday 20 May 2024
A fantastic deal giving Mechanex Harrogate visitors access to an extra year’s software on a pair of Thinkcar UK tools, that is also available to UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE) visitors next mon…
Simply Brands’ wiper blades succeed in independent lab tests
Date: Monday 20 May 2024
Leading supplier of auto accessories and private labelling manufacturer, Simply Brands, commissioned an independent test for its recently launched wiper blade range - and passed with flying colours! T…
First Line adds 25 references to increasingly growing range
Date: Monday 20 May 2024
First Line Ltd. is continuing to expand its product range with the introduction of 25 new products across multiple product categories, catering to the diverse needs of the automotive aftermarket. Amon…
Belron celebrates ruling in the Regional Court of Cologne in favour of Carglass Germany and ATU
Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
The decision from the Regional Court of Cologne re-affirms the principles established by the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) on 5 October, 2023, in the matter of Secure Gateways. The ruling reinforc…
Entries open for The Blend Awards 2024
Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
Entries for The Blend Awards 2024 have opened ahead of the highly anticipated annual conference and networking event for independent garage owners, which takes place at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingha…
Mental health issues affecting 1 in 4 automotive industry workers
Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched a new report revealing results from its latest survey, in which over 1 in 4 automotive workers (27%) reported issu…
ZF Aftermarket kickstarts the year with the introduction of more than 387 new parts in the UK
Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024
· 387 parts added across Lemförder, SACHS, TRW and BOGE brand lines · Nearly 2,000 additional vehicle references covered · ZF Aftermarket remains committed to providing high-quality …
MEYLE expands electronics and sensor portfolio by over 300 references
Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024
130 new references in the area of assistance systems alone and more than 170 in the area of engine and transmission management, with another 300 references in the pipeline New references for wash wa…
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