Arnold Clark Autoparts reveals shortlist for ‘Supplier of the Year’ award Arnold Clark Autoparts has announced the shortlist for its annual ‘Supplier of the Year’ award, recognising partners that have delivered exceptional performance throughout 2025. The award celebrates excellence across a range of crucial performance areas set out by the leading distributor, including part availability, ...

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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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Last year brought developments for the trade, from the future of the internal combustion engine to intensifying technological complexity. For the emissions aftermarket, these changes carry particular weight. European Exhaust and Catalyst Director, Paul Newby, assesses where the sector stands and what lies ahead. Is it me, or does each year seem to fly by ...

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Two independent aftermarket professionals argue it’s time for the industry to stop focusing on its problems and start proudly promoting its technology, talent and community strengths to drive growth in the future. Tim Benson – Oldfields Garage owner Does the industry do a good enough job of being positive about itself? I think we often ...

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The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) annual conference, once again taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes on 4 December, signalled the end of another busy 12 months in the trade. This year, IAAF looked to the future – focusing on how the sector can adapt to cultural, economic and behavioural shifts. Former ...

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2025 has proved a “real turning point” for ELTA Automotive. Tim Brotherton, the company’s marketing manager, reveals why and how it will be a springboard for more success in 2026. Q. What would you say have been the biggest positives and challenges for ELTA Automotive over the past 12 months? A. 2025 was a real ...

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Arnold Clark Autoparts Group Factor Manager, Craig McCracken, shares his views on some of the key topics in the automotive aftermarket, starting with the top three attributes factors should consider when choosing a supplier. Quality and brand reputation come first – customers trust us to supply products that perform – but availability is just as ...

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Valeo Service UK has expanded its EV aftermarket offering with the launch of eight new high-voltage part references, giving workshops access to critical replacement components for popular Hyundai, Kia and Volkswagen models. The new additions include four EV compressors for Hyundai Ioniq and Kona, plus the Kia Niro and Xceed, alongside four EV chillers covering ...

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Cataclean takes action to inspire the next generation from the classroom Cataclean is helping shape the future of the aftermarket by taking its real-world expertise into the classroom. Peter Eaton, Cataclean’s Business Development Manager, recently visited Hugh Baird College to deliver a training session to Level 2 Automotive students. Eaton led a talk to the ...

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After unveiling ZF [pro]Diagnostics, a digital platform designed to provide workshops with access to protected diagnostics, in the last issue, Sebastien Thiriez – ZF Aftermarket’s sales leader workshop digitalisation – steps up to answer questions about how the launch has the potential to impact business opportunities and the factor workshop relationship, as well as insights ...

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