NAPA Racing UK has announced a series of special fan-focused initiatives ahead of the upcoming Knockhill round of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) this August, all in support of its charity partner, Race Against Dementia.  Founded by three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE following his wife Helen’s diagnosis, Race ...

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Leading supplier of auto accessories and private labelling manufacturer, Simply Brands, is warning of the damage UV rays can cause to wiper blades this summer. While wiper blades are reserved for rain, it’s not a known fact that the sun can damage wiper blades while they’re not in use. The UV rays from the sun unfortunately damage ...

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Jayar Car Parts has partnered with Yuasa as this summer’s festival of football gets underway – with the family-run motor factor giving away footballs with any battery purchase. Running until Sunday 19 July, any customer who purchases a battery will receive a free football and pump, while stocks last. Jayar – celebrating 50 years of ...

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Alliance Automotive Group Strengthens Partnership with TOPDON in the UK & Ireland.  Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland (AAG) has strengthened its partnership with TOPDON to become the most comprehensive stocking distributer of TOPDON products across the UK and Ireland, further reinforcing its commitment to delivering leading automotive solutions to the aftermarket. Through their logistics ...

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TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector, supporting the promotion of its portfolio, including the cutting-edge Quartz range, in the UK aftermarket sector. With thousands of followers on social media and hundreds of garages and garage owners who have benefited from his training and mentoring, Andy Savva is ...

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LKQ Europe today announces that Kevan Wooden is stepping down as CEO of LKQ UK & Ireland. Dave Brookfield, currently VP of Human Resources at LKQ Europe, has been appointed interim CEO of LKQ UK & Ireland with immediate effect while a search for a permanent successor gets underway. Dave brings almost two decades of ...

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Jayar Car Parts is delighted to announce the total acquisition of Independent Motor Factors (IMF) – increasing its branch network to 70 and becoming one of the largest independent motor factors in England. Having already held a share in IMF – a fellow IFA member – both parties have agreed to a complete takeover. Initially, ...

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Laser Tools has celebrated its 50-year anniversary with the launch of Future 50, an initiative designed to support aspiring young mechanics in their first steps into the automotive aftermarket. The Future 50 was officially launched at a special anniversary milestone event and Laser Tools also unveiled 50 new tools, each complete with a 50-year warranty. ...

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MJ Allen Automotive has acquired the Shaftec brand, its intellectual property and stock inventory. This comes after the majority of the remanufacturer’s workforce were made redundant and the company put into administration in March. A statement released by MJ Allen Automotive on Monday 13 April said: “The acquisition strengthens our steering, braking and drivetrain offering ...

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UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 partners with LKQ Euro Car Parts on the Bodyshop Village.  LKQ Euro Car Parts has been announced as the official partner for the Bodyshop Village, a dedicated hub for bodyshop professionals, at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, returning to the NEC, Birmingham, on 3rd and 4th June 2026. New to ...

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