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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NAPA Racing UK has announced a series of special fan-focused initiatives ahead of the upcoming Knockhill round of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) this August, all in support of its charity partner, Race Against Dementia.  Founded by three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE following his wife Helen’s diagnosis, Race ...

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Carwood believes businesses face mounting pressure from rising costs, tightening legislation and increasing demand for sustainable solutions; therefore, circular economy practices will continue to gain momentum. Centre says it is at the centre of this shift, stating its remanufacturing model demonstrates how closed loop principles can unlock significant energy and material savings, whilst also delivering ...

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While battery electric vehicles remove the need for traditional engine oil and fuel filters, they do not remove the need for filtration altogether. Instead, they are shifting into new areas, creating fresh opportunities for workshops, motor factors and suppliers alike that are ready to adapt quickly, as MANN-HUMMEL Product and Marketing Manager – Aftermarket, Gary ...

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Leading supplier of auto accessories and private labelling manufacturer, Simply Brands, is warning of the damage UV rays can cause to wiper blades this summer. While wiper blades are reserved for rain, it’s not a known fact that the sun can damage wiper blades while they’re not in use. The UV rays from the sun unfortunately damage ...

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Once just a piece of laminated glass, with the rise of ADAS, head-up displays and augmented reality technology, today’s windscreens are much more sophisticated. As such, the approach to their repair and replacement has changed too – and Esprit believes this can form part of a sales strategy.  ADAS, in particular, has “changed the game”; ...

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Jayar Car Parts has partnered with Yuasa as this summer’s festival of football gets underway – with the family-run motor factor giving away footballs with any battery purchase. Running until Sunday 19 July, any customer who purchases a battery will receive a free football and pump, while stocks last. Jayar – celebrating 50 years of ...

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