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How is AI changing recruitment?

How is AI changing recruitment?

AI continues to make headlines, often framed as a threat to jobs. In the automotive aftermarket, that nar ...

AI continues to make headlines, often framed as a threat to jobs. In the automotive aftermarket, that narrative has gathered pace, according to Glen Callum Associates, as electrification, connected ve ...

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London garage is driving opportunities for youths

London garage is driving opportunities for youths

Recently, PMF spent the afternoon with North London Garages Group Training Association (North London Gara ...

Recently, PMF spent the afternoon with North London Garages Group Training Association (North London Garages GTA) Chief Executive, Colin Denton. A former motor vehicle apprentice, he knows first-hand ...

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Cyber risks and EV growth in the aftermarket

Cyber risks and EV growth in the aftermarket

Following his insightful, compelling address during last year’s IAAF Conference – where he tackled cybers ...

Following his insightful, compelling address during last year’s IAAF Conference – where he tackled cybersecurity, the importance of the UK stepping up ahead of “squeezes” from the EU, US and China, an ...

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How has Value Car Parts expanded so quickly?

How has Value Car Parts expanded so quickly?

After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but I ...

After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but Ishtiaq Malik isn’t done just yet with more store openings planned. PMF sat down with the managi ...

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Laser Tools introduces brake bleed wrench

Laser Tools introduces brake bleed wrench

Laser Tools has introduced a compact two-piece brake bleed wrench set for German vehicles, enabling techn ...

Laser Tools has introduced a compact two-piece brake bleed wrench set for German vehicles, enabling technicians to bleed brakes on many Volkswagen Group, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and MINI models without rem ...

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Ring launches towing equipment range

Ring launches towing equipment range

While Ring is primarily known for its lighting, the company also covers an array of accessories and compo ...

While Ring is primarily known for its lighting, the company also covers an array of accessories and components – emphasised with the launch of towing equipment, with plugs and sockets, cables, mirrors ...

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Intermotor Group unveils 55 products

Intermotor Group unveils 55 products

Intermotor Group has unveiled 55 new additions, providing workshops and technicians with an array of engi ...

Intermotor Group has unveiled 55 new additions, providing workshops and technicians with an array of engine management and ignition components. This new-to-range expansion includes 17 new wheel speed ...

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FAI adds 70 parts to its range

FAI adds 70 parts to its range

FAI Automotive kicked off 2026 with the addition of over 70 parts to its range. Highlights included 48 ne ...

FAI Automotive kicked off 2026 with the addition of over 70 parts to its range. Highlights included 48 new steering and suspension references – further strengthening its EV coverage – and additions ac ...

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Delphi’s product portfolio expansion

Delphi’s product portfolio expansion

Delivering a significant expansion to Delphi’s product portfolio, in 2025 it offered wide vehicle coverag ...

Delivering a significant expansion to Delphi’s product portfolio, in 2025 it offered wide vehicle coverage and parts designed to support workshops, distributors and technicians across the sector. In 2 ...

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EcoMotive’s new Tyre Fix

EcoMotive’s new Tyre Fix

EcoMotive’s Tyre Fix, which provides a protective coating to the inner liner of the tyre and is formulate ...

EcoMotive’s Tyre Fix, which provides a protective coating to the inner liner of the tyre and is formulated to prevent punctures, has recently been revamped to deliver a “sleeker and more efficient” us ...

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