Professional Motor Factor

What’s shaping the aftermarket?

What’s shaping the aftermarket?

Last year brought developments for the trade, from the future of the internal combustion engine to intens ...

Last year brought developments for the trade, from the future of the internal combustion engine to intensifying technological complexity. For the emissions aftermarket, these changes carry particular ...

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How to protect data in busy motor factors

How to protect data in busy motor factors

This month, Mandy Huntley, PMF’s data protection expert, looks at processes which can cause you issues as ...

This month, Mandy Huntley, PMF’s data protection expert, looks at processes which can cause you issues as a busy motor factor, such as warranty returns where data is changing hands and needs to be sec ...

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Is reliable data and smart software essential?

Is reliable data and smart software essential?

Digitalisation, electrification, data dependency and intense margin pressure are reshaping how motor fact ...

Digitalisation, electrification, data dependency and intense margin pressure are reshaping how motor factors, e-commerce platforms and workshops alike operate. In this new landscape, reliable data, sm ...

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Is the trade selling itself short?

Is the trade selling itself short?

Two independent aftermarket professionals argue it’s time for the industry to stop focusing on its proble ...

Two independent aftermarket professionals argue it’s time for the industry to stop focusing on its problems and start proudly promoting its technology, talent and community strengths to drive growth i ...

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PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK afterm ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK aftermarket. Veloris Prior to Ecobat Battery’s transformation to Veloris, Martin McGreevy rejoined th ...

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IAAF looks to forge a ‘new aftermarket’

IAAF looks to forge a ‘new aftermarket’

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) annual conference, once again taking place at th ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) annual conference, once again taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes on 4 December, signalled the end of another busy 12 months ...

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Garage Hive integrates with Dingbro

Garage Hive integrates with Dingbro

Garage Hive integrates with Dingbro to streamline parts ordering for Scottish garages. Community-led gar ...

Garage Hive integrates with Dingbro to streamline parts ordering for Scottish garages. Community-led garage management system, Garage Hive, has announced a new integration with Dingbro, Scotland’s la ...

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FAI add 40 new parts to its portfolio

FAI add 40 new parts to its portfolio

FAI Automotive has added 40 new parts to its product portfolio, with highlights including a new oil pump, ...

FAI Automotive has added 40 new parts to its product portfolio, with highlights including a new oil pump, connecting rod suspension arm and a valve stem seal set. Within these new-to-range references, ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme

LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme

LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme to help tackle industry skills shortage. LKQ Euro Car ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme to help tackle industry skills shortage. LKQ Euro Car Parts marked National Apprenticeship Week 2026 earlier this month with the launch of a new ini ...

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First Line helps equip workshops for EVs

First Line helps equip workshops for EVs

From its three established brands – First Line, Borg & Beck and Key Parts – First Line Ltd is ensurin ...

From its three established brands – First Line, Borg & Beck and Key Parts – First Line Ltd is ensuring workshops and distributors are equipped to service the growing parc of electric and hybrid ve ...

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