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The pace of digitisation in the aftermarket is picking up: Kevan Wooden, chief commercial officer, LKQ UK & Ireland
Date: Tuesday 03 October 2023
There are two recent trends in the aftermarket which suggest that the sector’s digital transformation is gathering pace. The first is the continued acceleration in online ordering, as evidenced in the…
Schaeffler reminds mechanics to register for REPXPERT Academy Live roadshow in Ashton-under-Lyne
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
As part of its plan to help garages keep up-to-date on the latest products, repair solutions and technical information, Schaeffler is reminding mechanics to register for its free REPXPERT Academy Live…
Fuel efficiency starts with the right exhaust: Choose Klarius!
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Fuel efficiency, as every driver on the UK’s roads knows, makes an enormous difference to the running cost of a vehicle. Yet few drivers realise the crucial role that their car’s exhaust plays in main…
Cleevely EV hosts first garage EV introduction day
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Cleevely Electric Vehicles (EV) has hosted a successful first event for garages eager to find out more about electric vehicle opportunities on Saturday 16th September. Nine garage staff attended an in…
PowerEdge updates and improves its wiper blade packaging
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Although PowerEdge is not part of the DENSO range, it has naturally been developed according to the company’s exacting quality standards to meet the requirements of the aftermarket’s mid-price, high q…
Delphi, a brand of PHINIA, introduces new configurator tool to its Diagnostics Portfolio
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Delphi, a brand of PHINIA Inc., is delighted to introduce a new online configurator for their diagnostic products and related accessories. Diagnostic tools are revolutionizing the way vehicle workshop…
Melett shares best-practice advice on turbocharger overheating
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Melett has shared its best-practice advice on the symptoms, causes, and the steps that vehicle technicians can undertake to prevent an untimely turbocharger failure due to overheating. The precision-e…
Melett warns of perils of foreign objects in turbochargers
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Turbocharger specialist Melett has warned technicians to be wary of the effects of foreign objects on the integrity of turbocharger systems. A foreign object refers to anything that enters the turboch…
Klarius is at the vanguard with exhausts for Citroën Dispatch
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Klarius Products has launched 10x new aftermarket exhaust components this month, including a full replacement exhaust system for the ’07-2016 Citroën Dispatch. See the full part list here Earning its …
TechMan to demonstrate leading GMS at Mechanex 2023
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
TechMan will be offering garages and workshops a chance to get hands on with its garage management system at this year’s Mechanex show, from 7th-8th November at Sandown Park in Surrey. The company wil…
Success for Ring at the Trackrod Rally Yorkshire!
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Named sponsor for the night stage, Ring has hailed the Trackrod Rally Yorkshire a triumph, as it allowed the company to have vital interaction with current and potential customers. The Trackrod Rally …
GS Yuasa’s popular ‘Powering what matters’ campaign set to return to screens across the country
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
GS Yuasa, the leading battery manufacturer, are proud to announce the return of ‘Powering what matters’ this autumn. The campaign, which has already achieved over 215 million impacts and captured the …
Impression supports East Coast College apprenticeship awards with prizes
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
Automotive aftermarket PR and digital marketing agency Impression Communications has helped nurture the next generation of aftermarket talent by supporting leading Apprentice of the Year Awards, hoste…
NAPA launches overrunning alternator pulleys
Date: Monday 02 October 2023
For a quieter driving experience, automotive aftermarket brand NAPA has released its new range of overrunning alternator pulleys in the United Kingdom. The overrunning alternator pulley (OAP) allows t…
Government sets out path to zero emission vehicles by 2035
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
The government has set out the percentage of new zero emission cars manufacturers will be required to produce each year up to 2030, following the Prime Minister’s proportionate and pragmatic decision …
Streetwize Accessories joins IAAF membership
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
Leading supplier of automotive accessories, Streetwize Accessories, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) membership. Established in 1986, the Manchester-based company sp…
Call for nominations in Pride of Aftermarket Award
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
The IAAF has issued a "Call for Nominations" in its Pride of Aftermarket Awards at the IAAF Annual Awards Dinner sponsored by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) which is taking place on Thursday 7th Dece…
MAHLE Aftermarket boosts sales team with new Regional Sales Manager
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has appointed Phil Nicholson as its Regional Sales Manager for Scotland and Ireland, as the company bolsters its sales team with further expertise to deliver continued exceptional…
E-Motive announces raft of aftermarket industry speakers at free “Automating Automotive 2024” event on 5th October 2023
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
IAAF member E-Motive, the leading provider of aftermarket ecommerce solutions, has announced several industry speakers for its “Automating Automotive 2024”, a free event in eBay’s Richmond offices, on…
Ecobat Battery – finding solutions for real world problems
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
After shining a spotlight on the ongoing dependence that vehicle manufacturers (VMs) have made on the 12-volt battery for all their models, whether petrol, diesel, hybrid or fully electric, Ecobat Bat…
PartsinMotion.co.uk receives commendation in Auto Express awards
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
Online parts distributor, PartsInMotion.co.uk has scooped second place in the annual Auto Express awards for ‘Best Car Parts Website’. This particular award category celebrates the best on the web for…
Comline announces business partnership with Luton Town Football Club
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
Comline Auto Parts, a leading global brand of automotive aftermarket parts, is thrilled to announce an exciting business partnership with its hometown club, Luton Town Football Club, for the 2023/24 P…
TerraClean-sponsored Turkington scoops Silverstone spoils
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
TerraClean-sponsored British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) ace Colin Turkington took a stunning victory in the third of three races at Silverstone to complete a mixed conditions comeback drive for t…
Drag bike racing tribute for The Cannon
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
Lucas Oil has paid its respects to one of its sponsored racers and brand ambassadors who died in a road accident, last week. Chris Hannam, 57, a drag bike racing team manager and former Top Fuel rider…
Smart tech to be trialled in towns and cities with £4 million funding to boost local connectivity
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
Towns and cities across the UK will deploy smart street lamps to test next-gen digital tech, offering EV charging and improved wireless connectivity, as part of a £1.3 million government pilot. Smart …
IAAF regional meetings to offer state-of-the-art member facility tours
Date: Friday 29 September 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is taking its activity direct to its aftermarket membership with the arrangement of several regional meetings across England in mid-October. Wi…
Shaftec champions Reman EPS message
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
In this piece, the next in a series of articles to help the aftermarket future proof its offer and protect its position in the supply chain, Shaftec looks at Electric Power Steering (EPS). With the en…
Ring unveils its promotions for the rest of the year!
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
To continue to help its factor customers and give them the best offers, Ring has released its Autumn and Winter deals valid until 31st December 2023. BulbsThe Xenon 200 range now has a Counter Display…
Apec launches new range of power steering pumps
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
Leading Automotive aftermarket manufacturer Apec, has made a significant expansion to its existing steering & suspension catalogue in the United Kingdom, with the launch of its brand-new range of …
DENSO introduces further lambda sensors to its aftermarket programme
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
DENSO is a major original equipment (OE) component manufacturer and system supplier to vehicle makers around the world, with a comprehensive aftermarket offering that provides high quality solutions f…
Don’t forget to scan your REPXPERT Bonus Points says Schaeffler!
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT – the complete parts cataloguing system with its integrated repair, maintenance and product information, together with its training and professional development REPXPERT Academy …
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has been named ‘Component Product of the Year’ by A1 Motor Stores members
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
The award is a testament to MAHLE Aftermarket UK’s unrelenting commitment to product research and development to offer a strong portfolio of high-quality components to meet the needs of the market and…
Still time to be a winner by fitting NTK parts
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
There’s still time for members of Niterra UK Ltd’s BoxClever independent garage loyalty scheme to receive double points for NTK sensors and EGR valve boxes banked in the company’s latest promotion. Th…
Get straight to the solution with Maverick Diagnostics’ Vehicle Technical Support
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
Maverick Diagnostics is primed to transform customers’ workshop repair experience. Upon a rolling monthly subscription to Vehicle Technical Support, in collaboration with technical partner, Grup Eina,…
Charlie is back on the podium in Spain
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
Charlie Martin raced from last to third to claim another class podium in round four of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe championship in Spain. Free practice at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia…
Bosch joins OESAA Academy Live line-up at Exeter College
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
Bosch is set to be a vital participant at the Exeter College instalment of OESAA Academy Live, a trade evening to take place on the evening of Wednesday 27th September. Bosch, along with fellow OESAA …
Cable harnesses + repair kits made by DT Spare Parts
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
Cable harnesses are taking on an increasingly important role in the automotive sector. The reason for this is the increasing electrification and integration of electrical components in commercial vehi…
We invite you to our stand in Dubai
Date: Monday 25 September 2023
On October 2-4, 2023, we will return to Dubai to take part in the largest automotive fair in the Middle East, bringing together manufacturers and sellers of the broadly understood automotive industry.…
IAAF members welcome to join awards judging panel
Date: Friday 22 September 2023
In a change to its judging procedure for the upcoming Pride of Aftermarket Awards 2023, IAAF is moving to a judging process for some of its awards, replacing the current voting system. IAAF is therefo…
Women Automotive Awards winners revealed at star-studded event
Date: Friday 22 September 2023
The winners of the first-ever Women Automotive Awards, hosted by Women Automotive Network, have been announced at a prestigious ceremony on 20th September. The awards, which took place following the r…
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event team take on the Emerald Isle for Ben Automotive
Date: Friday 22 September 2023
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE), presented by Automechanika Birmingham, has announced its team for this year’s hotly anticipated Bangers4Ben rally, as the team, dubbed the Dublin Driving Doll…
Banner GB produces Holy Grail capabilities medium – The Banner Bible
Date: Friday 22 September 2023
Hot off the press from Banner – Europe’s leading original equipment manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories – is an all-informative corporate and product capabilities information source – th…
“Listen to the experts”, IAAF urges govt to consult with aftermarket on Net Zero plans
Date: Thursday 21 September 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has urged the Government to consult the automotive aftermarket on its Net Zero plans, after the banning of new petrol and diesel-powered vehicl…
E-Motive and ecommotors announce Automating Automotive 2024 free event at eBay UK Headquarters – 5th October 2023
Date: Thursday 21 September 2023
IAAF member E-Motive, the leading provider of aftermarket ecommerce solutions, has announced “Automating Automotive 2024”, a free event in eBay’s Richmond offices, on Thursday 5th October 2024. ecommo…
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services at Automechanika Dubai 2023
Date: Thursday 21 September 2023
On October 2nd Automechanika Dubai 2023 opens its doors: we will be present, full of enthusiasm and we look forward to meeting you! With more than 170 manufacturing plants and research centres around …
GS Yuasa President Osamu Murao cuts the ribbon on state-of-the-art battery facility at Ignition Park, Swindon
Date: Thursday 21 September 2023
GS Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, celebrated a momentous occasion as GS Yuasa Corporation President Osamu Murao officially opened the company’s new state-of-the-art facility at Ignit…
Registrations are open! FAAS Sustainability Day 2023
Date: Thursday 21 September 2023
FAAS is thrilled to announce that registration for our inaugural FAAS Sustainability Day is officially open! The event, to be held on the 17th of November in Bologna as part of the esteemed Futurmotiv…
TMD Friction reaffirms sustainability commitment with new video
Date: Thursday 21 September 2023
Leading braking friction product manufacturer TMD Friction has affirmed its sustainability commitment and environmentally friendly credentials with the launch of a new video detailing its achievements…
Lindgren boosts Speedway World title bid
Date: Thursday 21 September 2023
Freddie Lindgren took advantage of World championship leader Bartosz Zmarzlik’s absence from the FIM Speedway GP of Denmark to close the gap on the Polish rider going into the last Grand Prix of the 2…
MAHLE supports Dingbro’s 50th anniversary event
Date: Thursday 21 September 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket UK recently supported Dingbro’s 50th anniversary trade event in Aberdeen. The company’s regional sales manager, Phil Nicholson, and technical manager, Alan Povey headed to Dingbro’s …
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WAI Global UK