Features
  • Storage Wars

    A Lithium (12V LiFePO4) battery requires a different approach to maintenance in storage, compared to that ...

    A Lithium (12V LiFePO4) battery requires a different approach to maintenance in storage, compared to that of its lead-acid counterpart. This is to ensure that factors, and in turn their customers, pro ...

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  • An integral cog in a complicated machine

    Banner discusses how vehicle batteries are now used for so much more than just providing starting power. ...

    Banner discusses how vehicle batteries are now used for so much more than just providing starting power. The company highlights its role in the continued evolution of this technology. Considering it t ...

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  • Supplying the best to avoid the worst

    PMF find out more about Aisin's 'business ethos', and how it is reflected in its latest steering and susp ...

    PMF find out more about Aisin's 'business ethos', and how it is reflected in its latest steering and suspension programme. In Europe, Aisin has been active since 1982, and has strived to offer a varie ...

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  • The perfect profile

    In today’s ultra-competitive market, motor factors should understand how crucial availability and range i ...

    In today’s ultra-competitive market, motor factors should understand how crucial availability and range is. Spring supplier Kilen gives PMF readers an insight into its re-profiling service, enabling i ...

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  • East to west

    Japanparts shares a complete breakdown of its range of traditional suspension, air suspension and electro ...

    Japanparts shares a complete breakdown of its range of traditional suspension, air suspension and electronic suspension components, which now includes various major European and American vehicle brand ...

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  • Sticking to the list

    PMF talks to Shaftec about how following its ‘Reman Checklist’ can ensure that the best return on surchar ...

    PMF talks to Shaftec about how following its ‘Reman Checklist’ can ensure that the best return on surcharge is achieved, with the company emphasising which defects make a component difficult or imposs ...

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  • Optimal performance

    When replacing a vehicle component, it is vital that the replacement part is up to the task. Optimal take ...

    When replacing a vehicle component, it is vital that the replacement part is up to the task. Optimal takes PMF through the benefits of the TÜV certification, and discusses why its parts can leave vehi ...

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  • Tested on the track

    Shell has been in partnership with Scuderia Ferrari ever since the inaugural FIA Formula One World Champi ...

    Shell has been in partnership with Scuderia Ferrari ever since the inaugural FIA Formula One World Championship race in 1950. But this is only part of the story. Behind the scenes, there is a triallin ...

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  • Meeting MPD

    Around 50 suppliers were present at Motor Parts Direct’s 2019 conference in early July, hosted at the Osh ...

    Around 50 suppliers were present at Motor Parts Direct’s 2019 conference in early July, hosted at the Oshwal Centre in Hertfordshire. PMF took a visit. Upon arriving at the centre, both the indoor and ...

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  • Technical workshop

    Reducing premature timing belt failures, increasing installer efficiency and eliminating comebacks were a ...

    Reducing premature timing belt failures, increasing installer efficiency and eliminating comebacks were all part of the service menu when Motor Parts Direct in Shrewsbury became the latest UK motor fa ...

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