Remanufacturing is key to meeting automotive aftermarket demand for turbochargers, according to Allan Mitchell, the managing director of The Turbo Guy. The role of remanufacturing is essential for meeting the growing aftermarket demand for turbos and ensuring you can meet the needs of workshops when it comes to sourcing replacement units. This is especially relevant ...

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It is a frustrating scenario: a vehicle returns to the workshop only days after an alternator replacement, still suffering from a charging system fault. The assumption can be immediate – the replacement unit must be defective – butREMA, in practice, this outcome is usually more complex and points to issues elsewhere in the vehicle’s electrical ...

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While price and availability remain key considerations for sales, the environmental advantages of remanufactured products are becoming increasingly important, according to David Eszenyi, the commercial director of remanufacturer Ivor Searle. Major remanufactured automotive units, such as engines and gearboxes, offer environmental savings and help promote a circular economy by ensuring continuing parts availability for the ...

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Carwood believes businesses face mounting pressure from rising costs, tightening legislation and increasing demand for sustainable solutions; therefore, circular economy practices will continue to gain momentum. Centre says it is at the centre of this shift, stating its remanufacturing model demonstrates how closed loop principles can unlock significant energy and material savings, whilst also delivering ...

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While battery electric vehicles remove the need for traditional engine oil and fuel filters, they do not remove the need for filtration altogether. Instead, they are shifting into new areas, creating fresh opportunities for workshops, motor factors and suppliers alike that are ready to adapt quickly, as MANN-HUMMEL Product and Marketing Manager – Aftermarket, Gary ...

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Once just a piece of laminated glass, with the rise of ADAS, head-up displays and augmented reality technology, today’s windscreens are much more sophisticated. As such, the approach to their repair and replacement has changed too – and Esprit believes this can form part of a sales strategy.  ADAS, in particular, has “changed the game”; ...

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Sealey has unveiled its spring tool promotion, bringing a wave of new products and seasonal offers to the trade. Running from 1 April through to 30 June, the campaign combines targeted discounts with more than 200 new product launches. A key focus of the promotion is seasonal readiness, with a strong emphasis on pressure washers, ...

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Valeo Service has launched its new omnichannel Help Centre, designed to help both distributors and workshops navigate the complexity of modern vehicle repairs. To learn more, PMF puts some questions to Valeo Division General Manager, Andy Swann. With over 17 million part references worldwide, Valeo believes finding the right component and fitting it correctly has become ...

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Experience the Difference at Automechanika 2026.  New vehicle technologies, new brands and new expectations are rapidly reshaping the aftermarket landscape, but with the Nissens Group, wholesalers and workshops alike can look forward with confidence, being equipped to move beyond the known. The Nissens team welcomes visitors to Automechanika Frankfurt and invites them to discover how ...

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Schaeffler has introduced a new AI-assisted online enquiry tool designed to help professionals in the trade quickly identify the correct replacement parts they need. PMF catches up with Schaeffler Technical Hotline expert, Simon Perring. Available through a link on the Schaeffler online catalogue page, or by heading direct to www.rdr.link, PartFinder allows users to submit part identification enquiries ...

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