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How has Value Car Parts expanded so quickly

How has Value Car Parts expanded so quickly

After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but I ...

After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but Ishtiaq Malik isn’t done just yet with more store openings planned. PMF sat down with the managi ...

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Clarios expands footprint in Europe

Clarios expands footprint in Europe

Clarios expands footprint in Europe with acquisition of recycling facilities Clarios, the manufacturer wh ...

Clarios expands footprint in Europe with acquisition of recycling facilities Clarios, the manufacturer who produces VARTA automotive batteries, has completed the acquisition of three battery recycling ...

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How are poor road conditions accelerating wear

How are poor road conditions accelerating wear

The lasting effects of winter weather are making themselves felt this spring. Successive periods of heavy ...

The lasting effects of winter weather are making themselves felt this spring. Successive periods of heavy rainfall, repeated freeze-thaw cycles and worsening road degradation have accelerated pothole ...

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Formula One Autocentres is expanding

Formula One Autocentres is expanding

Formula One Autocentres on the road to expansion after completing acquisition of 35 ATS sites. More than ...

Formula One Autocentres on the road to expansion after completing acquisition of 35 ATS sites. More than 130 jobs have been saved after Formula One Autocentres completed the acquisition of 35 sites f ...

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Advancing careers in the UK aftermarket

Advancing careers in the UK aftermarket

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK afterm ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK aftermarket. LKQ SYNETIQ LKQ SYNETIQ, a dismantling and recycling specialist, has appointed Justin El ...

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The correct way to replace a strut mount

The correct way to replace a strut mount

Strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician; however, it is one that ca ...

Strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician; however, it is one that carries safety and performance implications if it is not handled correctly – this is where you pl ...

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What is driving the rise in additives?

What is driving the rise in additives?

Kalimex reveals what is driving the rise in additives and why trade customers are reaching for them more ...

Kalimex reveals what is driving the rise in additives and why trade customers are reaching for them more than ever. From delayed servicing to stricter emissions standards, drivers are looking for ways ...

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How does filtration quality effect emissions?

How does filtration quality effect emissions?

While filters are not necessarily emissions devices in the same way as catalysts, DPFs or SCR systems, ac ...

While filters are not necessarily emissions devices in the same way as catalysts, DPFs or SCR systems, according to MANN-FILTER, filtration quality has a measurable enabling effect on emissions stabil ...

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EEC offers training to factor staff

EEC offers training to factor staff

European Exhaust and Catalyst offers training to factor staff to increase their confidence and knowledge ...

European Exhaust and Catalyst offers training to factor staff to increase their confidence and knowledge – ultimately, help grow their emissions business. Stuart Still, the company’s technical trainer ...

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Why are HID bulb sales increasing?

Why are HID bulb sales increasing?

OSRAM has revealed that its sales of HID bulbs are growing – with some customers seeing a reported 50% in ...

OSRAM has revealed that its sales of HID bulbs are growing – with some customers seeing a reported 50% increase in sales themselves – what does the OEM put it down to? First introduced in 1991, HID bu ...

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