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		<title>Autoelectro on the long-term value of remanufacturing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lydia Procter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The emotive topic of cost of living has triggered consumers to question – and change – their buying habits. Autoelectro’s Harnek Bhogal explores this and argues that remanufacturing is good value. The majority have become savvier; McKinsey’s September 2022 data, for example, reported that 81% of consumers had changed their shopping behaviour in response to ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/market-trends-analysis/autoelectro-insists-remanufacturing-is-good-value/">Autoelectro on the long-term value of remanufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>VLS advises against putting off essential oil changes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lydia Procter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:04:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Research shows that motorists are feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis, according to independent lubricants trade body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS). It claims up to 40% of drivers think they can’t afford their next MOT, and the numbers for more expensive servicing are likely to be even higher. VLS Chairman, Mike Bewsey, ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/vls-advises-against-putting-off-essential-oil-changes/">VLS advises against putting off essential oil changes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Autoelectro considers the quality of &#8216;value&#8217; alternatives</title>
		<link>https://pmfmag.co.uk/market-trends-analysis/autoelectro-considers-the-quality-of-value-alternatives/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lydia Procter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Market Trends & Analysis]]></category>
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<p>As grocery prices continue to rise, swapping to supermarket own brands is a good way for consumers to lower their food bill – in the automotive aftermarket, specifically starter motors or alternators, is switching to a &#8216;value&#8217; alternative worthwhile? In this particular product category, Autoelectro claimed knowing the origin of the part, how it is ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/market-trends-analysis/autoelectro-considers-the-quality-of-value-alternatives/">Autoelectro considers the quality of &#8216;value&#8217; alternatives</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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