HELLA has unveiled a new single-box programme for its premium 12V and 24V bulb ranges, providing a practical solution for fast, reliable bulb replacement. The initiative includes a range of displays, from wall-mounted stands to versatile wire stands that can be positioned on a countertop or mounted to a wall. “We’ve developed the single-box offering ...

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With many classic car owners fixing and maintaining their own cars, it’s big business for motor factors, believes Kalimex. For said owners, working on their car is part of the fun of owning it, and with clubs, forums and manuals encouraging DIY, it’s a trend set to continue. According to Kalimex, classic car owners are ...

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Sealey launches summer tool promotion with seasonal solutions, new product innovations, and cordless tool giveaway.  The latest Sealey Tool Promotion is packed with exclusive discounts across the range, offering exceptional value on trusted workshop essentials and specialist equipment. With a focus on helping customers stay cool, comfortable and productive throughout the summer months, this edition ...

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PMF highlights this month’s key industry figures as they embark on the next chapter of their careers within the UK aftermarket. BANNER Banner has appointed Gemma Hall as its finance manager, following the announcement that Lisa Jackson is to retire from her position of accounts manager after seven years with the company. Reporting to Banner ...

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Ben launches summer support lifeline as rising living costs continue to hit automotive workers and families.  Automotive industry charity, Ben, is today launching its summer families project to support current and former automotive workers, who are facing record high costs for food, fuel and energy. Now in its fourth year, Ben’s summer families project provides ...

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First Line reports that demand across its classic range continues to grow, reflecting the strength of the UK’s enthusiast market. Intriguingly, this growth is no longer limited to traditional heritage marques, the company reports. Through its Borg & Beck brand, the company draws on more than 100 years of OE heritage supplying clutches to iconic UK marques, ...

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Arguably, the Easter weekend was the first chance for classic car owners to remove the dust sheet, check the vitals of their model, then hit the ground running. As modern engine oils get thinner, questions can arise around suitability for older engines, as Motaquip explains. The issue, according to Motaquip, lies in oil formulation. Modern ...

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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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