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How is AI changing recruitment?

How is AI changing recruitment?

AI continues to make headlines, often framed as a threat to jobs. In the automotive aftermarket, that nar ...

AI continues to make headlines, often framed as a threat to jobs. In the automotive aftermarket, that narrative has gathered pace, according to Glen Callum Associates, as electrification, connected ve ...

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London garage is driving opportunities for youths

London garage is driving opportunities for youths

Recently, PMF spent the afternoon with North London Garages Group Training Association (North London Gara ...

Recently, PMF spent the afternoon with North London Garages Group Training Association (North London Garages GTA) Chief Executive, Colin Denton. A former motor vehicle apprentice, he knows first-hand ...

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Cyber risks and EV growth in the aftermarket

Cyber risks and EV growth in the aftermarket

Following his insightful, compelling address during last year’s IAAF Conference – where he tackled cybers ...

Following his insightful, compelling address during last year’s IAAF Conference – where he tackled cybersecurity, the importance of the UK stepping up ahead of “squeezes” from the EU, US and China, an ...

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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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