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Jobs lost as Shaftec goes into administration and ceases trading

Jobs lost as Shaftec goes into administration and ceases trading

The majority of Shaftec’s workforce have been made redundant after the remanufacturer went into administr ...

The majority of Shaftec’s workforce have been made redundant after the remanufacturer went into administration and ceased trading. Despite an “extensive marketing process”, a buyer for the Birmingham- ...

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Arnold Clark reveals short list for supplier of the year

Arnold Clark reveals short list for supplier of the year

Arnold Clark Autoparts reveals shortlist for ‘Supplier of the Year’ award Arnold Clark Autoparts has anno ...

Arnold Clark Autoparts reveals shortlist for ‘Supplier of the Year’ award Arnold Clark Autoparts has announced the shortlist for its annual ‘Supplier of the Year’ award, recognising partners that have ...

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Selling remanufactured engines right

Selling remanufactured engines right

Often a distress purchase due to powertrain failure, Ivor Searle says, remanufactured engines are arguabl ...

Often a distress purchase due to powertrain failure, Ivor Searle says, remanufactured engines are arguably one of the most high-value products that you sell to garages. The company argues that while p ...

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Ben launches Miles That Matter

Ben launches Miles That Matter

Ben launches Miles That Matter to get the automotive community moving this April. This April Ben will be ...

Ben launches Miles That Matter to get the automotive community moving this April. This April Ben will be inviting individuals and teams from across the sector to go the distance for those who are str ...

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Why is year-round readiness important

Why is year-round readiness important

For decades, winter played a pivotal role for the automotive aftermarket, with freezing temperatures and ...

For decades, winter played a pivotal role for the automotive aftermarket, with freezing temperatures and icy roads driving failures and demand. Brands like Autoelectro and BM Catalysts prepared for th ...

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Survey reveals a gap in transmission maintenance

Survey reveals a gap in transmission maintenance

An international survey carried out by MEYLE and Innofact, a market research institute, has revealed a “s ...

An international survey carried out by MEYLE and Innofact, a market research institute, has revealed a “significant disconnect” between awareness and practical implementation of automatic transmission ...

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The key trends shaping the automotive industry

The key trends shaping the automotive industry

LKQ UK and Ireland Chief Executive, Kevan Wooden, outlines the key trends he and the national distributor ...

LKQ UK and Ireland Chief Executive, Kevan Wooden, outlines the key trends he and the national distributor expect to shape the trade in 2026. The emotive 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese car brands ...

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OSRAM provides training to Nottingham students

OSRAM provides training to Nottingham students

Renowned lighting manufacturer, OSRAM, recently delivered their OSRAM Lighting Academy training session o ...

Renowned lighting manufacturer, OSRAM, recently delivered their OSRAM Lighting Academy training session on automotive lighting to nearly 70 motor vehicle engineering students at Nottingham College. St ...

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JLM’s 2026 catalogue is here

JLM’s 2026 catalogue is here

It’s back! The 2026 JLM Lubricants catalogue is here, with every product fully listed and described. Acro ...

It’s back! The 2026 JLM Lubricants catalogue is here, with every product fully listed and described. Across 19 pages, you’ll find the complete JLM range – packed with solutions for independent worksho ...

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Why Ecobat has changed to Veloris

Why Ecobat has changed to Veloris

Ecobat Battery was divested from Ecobat Group in June 2025 and is now owned by Endless LLP. This necessi ...

Ecobat Battery was divested from Ecobat Group in June 2025 and is now owned by Endless LLP. This necessitated a name change, as well as the opportunity to set out a clear strategic vision for the com ...

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