The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is planning to open two new training academies in the north and south of England to increase the provision of MOT training for garages.
- 17.08.2016
Automotive Alliance has conditionally agreed to buy the parts business of the UK Lookers Group for £120 million. The deal which is subject to shareholder and EU merger approval, includes the current Lookers parts distribution brands BTN Turbo, FPS and Apec Braking.
- 17.08.2016
CleanDrive is scientifically proven to enhance the fuel efficiency and overall performance of any vehicle by improving the combustion process and fuel efficiency of the engine.
- 17.08.2016
This bulletin applies to the 2012 Audi A5/S5 models. A humming or metallic rattling noise may be heard from under the vehicle, mostly during engine idle or slow acceleration.
- 16.08.2016
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has welcomed an initiative to explore how to further decarbonise transport in Europe, following the publication of the ‘European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility’ by the European Commission.
- 16.08.2016
Exol Lubricants has unveiled ‘Lube Shuttle’ an exclusive patented system of 400g cartridges designed to allow complete use of lubricating grease without leaking onto equipment, tools and clothing. The new system offers the most advanced technology for easy, quick and absolutely clean manual lubrication.
- 15.08.2016
Valeo Service UK has launched Techassist, a web based tool offering customers both a technical database to assist with Valeo products and a learning platform featuring a forum of useful information.
- 15.08.2016
Technical information supplier Autodata says that there has been a big increase in demand for vehicle air conditioning servicing over the summer months, much bigger than in previous years.
- 15.08.2016
Tyresure Limited has added the brand new VT36, an affordable starter TPMS diagnostic tool, to its range. According to the company, the VT36’s low price makes the tool accessible to small and medium size tyre shops and garages entering into the fast growing TPMS market for the first time. Designed for tough tyre shop and garage environments, it is pitched as “ideal TPMS diagnostic starter tool”.
- 11.08.2016
New research for Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest automotive servicing and repair company, has revealed that the average driver knows only 79 per cent of UK road sign meanings, with one in five road signs a mystery. The research even reports that the majority of adults think drivers should retake their driving test periodically.
- 11.08.2016
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