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		<title>Why quality spark plugs are important</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:22:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>When it comes to spark plugs, quality isn’t a luxury; it could be the difference between a simple repair and a serious engine problem. Trust matters, according to Tim Brotherton, Elta Automotive’s marketing manager, who reveals why the licensee for the Lucas brand is confident its spark plugs deliver peace of mind. The spark plug ...</p>
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		<title>Nissens launches ignition coil range</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Nissens Automotive has launched an ignition coil range, one described as a “significant, strategic expansion” that adds depth to its portfolio and, it hopes, to yours. Typically, the ignition coil consists of a primary winding, secondary winding, iron core and housing, and is enclosed in a durable, heat-resistant casing filled with epoxy for insulation. The ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/nissens-launch-its-ignition-coil-range/">Nissens launches ignition coil range</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to manage battery stock efficiently</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Although the name over the door now is different, Veloris – formerly known as Ecobat Battery – is confident that its level of customer service remains. To back this up, Andy Waite, product, e-commerce and marketing strategy manager at Veloris, highlights some of the key pointers that may help you manage battery stock efficiently – ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/managing-battery-stock-efficiently/">How to manage battery stock efficiently</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Banner provides &#8216;useful reference point&#8217;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>To assist with decision making and procurement, Banner is confident its range of battery chargers, power packs, testers and accessories is a useful reference point. Readily available in print or viewable on Issuu using a dedicated QR code, the eight-page, A5 product range literature details the key features of each product shown, including the UK ...</p>
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		<title>How did Denso spark plugs perform in a drag race?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Motorsport pushes every component to the limit, but in drag racing no part works harder than the engine. At its core is the combustion process, and nothing is more critical than a reliable spark – the split-second ignition that unleashes maximum power.  Although DENSO is a prominent name across many areas of motorsport, its UK ...</p>
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		<title>The opportunities in 12V battery sales</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/In-the-workshop-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The new opportunities in 12V battery sales" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/In-the-workshop-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/In-the-workshop-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/In-the-workshop-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/In-the-workshop.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Despite its familiarity and presence as a staple product to your workshop customers, the 12V battery market is still undergoing developments that you should be aware of to fully exploit the opportunities they provide, according to Ecobat Battery. First to the basics: despite the growth in sales of full battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the primary ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/the-new-opportunities-in-12v-battery-sales/">The opportunities in 12V battery sales</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Niterra UK tackles five spark plug misconceptions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Niterra-main-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Niterra UK tackles five spark plug misconceptions" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Niterra-main-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Niterra-main-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Niterra-main-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Niterra-main.jpg 799w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Niterra UK tackles five key misconceptions about precious metal spark plugs that could be holding you back from maximising sales opportunities. Here’s Becca Knight, its marketing manager. Precious metal spark plugs have to battle through a lot of misconceptions, but when it comes to modern vehicle performance, they have more to offer than many people ...</p>
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		<title>Carwood aims to break VM monopoly</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Technician-repairing-high-voltage-battery-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Carwood aim to break VM monopoly" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Technician-repairing-high-voltage-battery-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Technician-repairing-high-voltage-battery-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Technician-repairing-high-voltage-battery-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Technician-repairing-high-voltage-battery.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>From battery distributor in 1966 to repairer today, much has changed during that time. Carwood is going back to its roots and is confident its latest launch – high voltage battery repair – is another example of how the company is staying ahead of the curve. Its aim is to provide the trade with cost-effective, ...</p>
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		<title>Exide introduces dual battery</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Exide Technologies has expanded its marine and leisure offering with the introduction of the EZ800 Dual EFB battery, engineered to deliver reliable starting power and long-lasting cycling performance in demanding conditions. The EZ800 is a European-made D31 box-size battery. Exide reported it has been developed to meet the increasing demand for high-performance, dual-purpose energy solutions ...</p>
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		<title>Factors urged to review battery stock</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly Newstead]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ecobat-Battery-Factor-Stock-25-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Factors urged to review battery stock" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ecobat-Battery-Factor-Stock-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ecobat-Battery-Factor-Stock-25-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ecobat-Battery-Factor-Stock-25-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ecobat-Battery-Factor-Stock-25.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Ecobat Battery has urged factors to review their battery stock profile and consider the changes needed. Despite its familiarity and constant presence as a staple product supplied by factors to all their workshop customers, the 12-volt battery market is still undergoing developments factors need to be aware of, to fully exploit the opportunities they provide. ...</p>
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