For decades, winter played a pivotal role for the automotive aftermarket, with freezing temperatures and icy roads driving failures and demand. Brands like Autoelectro and BM Catalysts prepared for this predictable surge. Today, though, seasonality is less clear-cut, making year-round vigilance just as important as winter preparation. Traditionally, winter marked the peak season for component ...

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Did you know that Ivor Searle supplies more than 1,500 distributors in the UK? Perhaps you’re one of them. Feedback and analysis is telling the re-manufacturer that demand for its customer own unit engine reman service is high. While the market for the re-manufacturer’s ‘off the shelf’ car and LCV engines remains strong, Ivor Searle ...

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HELLA has revealed its bestselling ignition coils, with parts for the Volkswagen Polo, BMW 3 Series and Vauxhall Corsa currently topping the list of most popular parts in the segment. HELLA has put the spotlight on its ignition coil offering as part of a new campaign for 2025 highlighting the most popular items across its ...

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Technological advancements, evolving workforce demands and a tightening recruitment market are all reshaping the way in which automotive aftermarket businesses hire, claims Glen Callum Associates (GCA). Those behind the specialist aftermarket recruitment agency say the company is addressing these challenges by implementing new hiring strategies to help businesses navigate the shifting market. According to GCA, ...

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With the need for diagnostic tooling and specialist equipment ever-increasing, Thinkcar UK is seeing its kit fly off the shelves – what should you be keeping an eye on? Thinkcar UK offers a wide array of hand tools, as well as EV equipment, ADAS kit and more, and, according to its recently-appointed national sales manager, ...

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Mike Schlup, managing director of Kalimex, has been working with motor factors for 20 years. Since 2011, Kalimex has distributed JLM Lubricants, which is now in 40 countries and includes the UK. In this issue, Mike highlights the bestselling JLM products that technicians order consistently, presenting a chance to boost repeat sales for your business. ...

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David Eszenyi, Ivor Searle’s commercial director, examines the environmental benefits of remanufactured products and the opportunity to promote their role in making the parts supply chain more sustainable to meet the demands of increasingly eco-aware end-users. Remanufacturing has a long history in the UK, where it emerged due to the need to conserve resources and ...

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Demand for alloy wheel fixes are soaring as potholes continue to wreak havoc on Britain’s roads, according to Revive! To date, Revive! Auto Innovations, a SMART (small-to-medium repair technique) mobile vehicle repair firm, has experienced a “staggering” 58% increase in alloy wheel fixes over the past two years. It claimed repair jobs climbed from just ...

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European Exhaust and Catalyst (EEC) emphasises the critical role of exhaust systems in modern vehicles, focusing on maximising engine performance, optimising fuel consumption, and reducing noise. With stringent European emission standards, these systems are increasingly vital for controlling vehicle emissions, according to Stuart Still, EEC’s technical trainer. European regulations mandate that all new petrol and ...

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In recent years, windscreen technology has undergone significant evolution, notes Victoria Evans, director of Esprit Windscreen Repair Equipment. Once merely a laminated glass component, windscreens now serve as a multifunctional tool for ensuring the safety and awareness of both drivers and passengers. This transformation includes the integration of ADAS, head-up displays, and augmented reality features. ...

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