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The long-term effects of using low-quality engine oil

The long-term effects of using low-quality engine oil

Chris Clarkson, the global technical and procurement officer at Duckhams – which celebrated its 125th yea ...

Chris Clarkson, the global technical and procurement officer at Duckhams – which celebrated its 125th year in 2024 – offers an in-depth insight as to why product quality counts when it comes to engine ...

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What is Motul’s vision for the future of its lubricants?

What is Motul’s vision for the future of its lubricants?

Motul has brought the automotive industry, what it describes, all three major steps forward in lubricants ...

Motul has brought the automotive industry, what it describes, all three major steps forward in lubricants in the last 70 years, and the company believes it is in the process of bringing its vision for ...

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What are the consequences of MVBEO?

What are the consequences of MVBEO?

Following on from part one, Harald Oosting, the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications ...

Following on from part one, Harald Oosting, the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), shares the implications of the UK Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO). The right ...

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The latest VLS lubricant investigations

The latest VLS lubricant investigations

Harald Oosting, the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), informs us about the ...

Harald Oosting, the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), informs us about the latest lubricant investigations. In 2023, VLS marked 10 years of upholding standards in the lub ...

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Exide signs LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Team deal

Exide signs LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Team deal

Exide Technologies and the LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Team have extended their partnership in a three- ...

Exide Technologies and the LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Team have extended their partnership in a three-year deal. As a provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive ...

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The importance of supplying the right oil

The importance of supplying the right oil

Simon Matthews, product development manager at Exol Lubricants, is keen to emphasise the importance of ra ...

Simon Matthews, product development manager at Exol Lubricants, is keen to emphasise the importance of raising awareness about selecting the right oils and lubricants for the colder months. He also hi ...

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How the automotive aftermarket can reduce vacancies

How the automotive aftermarket can reduce vacancies

In 2024, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reported that the vacancy rate in the automotive after ...

In 2024, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reported that the vacancy rate in the automotive aftermarket was 43% above the national average. For vehicles of all ages to have access to adequate ...

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Which of Thinkcar UK’s tools to look out for

Which of Thinkcar UK’s tools to look out for

With the need for diagnostic tooling and specialist equipment ever-increasing, Thinkcar UK is seeing its ...

With the need for diagnostic tooling and specialist equipment ever-increasing, Thinkcar UK is seeing its kit fly off the shelves – what should you be keeping an eye on? Thinkcar UK offers a wide array ...

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Reflecting on Car Spares Factors’ 2024 trade night

Reflecting on Car Spares Factors’ 2024 trade night

Car Spares Factors (CSF) welcomed hundreds of eager customers and dozens of trade suppliers to its Southg ...

Car Spares Factors (CSF) welcomed hundreds of eager customers and dozens of trade suppliers to its Southgate head office last September, for a trade night. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful autu ...

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Why you should be selling windscreen repair

Why you should be selling windscreen repair

We’re aware of the dangers of driving at this time of year, when the evenings and mornings are still rela ...

We’re aware of the dangers of driving at this time of year, when the evenings and mornings are still relatively dark. Poor weather conditions and rain induced potholes can cause all manner of issues f ...

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