Professional Motor Factor

What automotive businesses need to succeed

What automotive businesses need to succeed

Since joining ALLDATA Europe as UK Sales Director in September 2025, Damian Milling has worked closely wi ...

Since joining ALLDATA Europe as UK Sales Director in September 2025, Damian Milling has worked closely with colleagues across sales, marketing, training and support to accelerate growth across the UK ...

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GSF aims to hit £1 billion annual turnover

GSF aims to hit £1 billion annual turnover

GSF Car Parts plans to open 20 new branches in 2026 after delivering more than 20% annual growth for thre ...

GSF Car Parts plans to open 20 new branches in 2026 after delivering more than 20% annual growth for three consecutive years. Despite industry challenges, the company says strong legacy branch perform ...

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Jayar Car Parts acquires IMF

Jayar Car Parts acquires IMF

Jayar Car Parts is delighted to announce the total acquisition of Independent Motor Factors (IMF) – incre ...

Jayar Car Parts is delighted to announce the total acquisition of Independent Motor Factors (IMF) – increasing its branch network to 70 and becoming one of the largest independent motor factors in Eng ...

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The role of ‘just in time’ in todays aftermarket

The role of ‘just in time’ in todays aftermarket

A garage owner and a parts factor discuss how ‘just in time’ still works in today’s aftermarket Tim Benso ...

A garage owner and a parts factor discuss how ‘just in time’ still works in today’s aftermarket Tim Benson Oldfields Garage Owner The idea of ‘just in time’ still has a place in the aftermarket, but o ...

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Laser Tools celebrates 50-year anniversary

Laser Tools celebrates 50-year anniversary

Laser Tools has celebrated its 50-year anniversary with the launch of Future 50, an initiative designed t ...

Laser Tools has celebrated its 50-year anniversary with the launch of Future 50, an initiative designed to support aspiring young mechanics in their first steps into the automotive aftermarket. The Fu ...

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OSRAM enters cycling market

OSRAM enters cycling market

LEDsBIKE comprises of three light sets, a mounting bracket and an additional rear light. All of the light ...

LEDsBIKE comprises of three light sets, a mounting bracket and an additional rear light. All of the lights feature a lithium-ion battery, which can be charged via USB-C. They also have a weather-resis ...

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Laser Tools updates diverse range

Laser Tools updates diverse range

Laser Tools continues to update its diverse range, and in this edition, PMF reveals three that you may wa ...

Laser Tools continues to update its diverse range, and in this edition, PMF reveals three that you may want to look at adding to your own catalogue. Laser Tools reports its new Bit Holder Set is desig ...

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MJ Allen Automotive acquires Shaftec brand

MJ Allen Automotive acquires Shaftec brand

MJ Allen Automotive has acquired the Shaftec brand, its intellectual property and stock inventory. This c ...

MJ Allen Automotive has acquired the Shaftec brand, its intellectual property and stock inventory. This comes after the majority of the remanufacturer’s workforce were made redundant and the company p ...

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What helps workshop customer loyalty?

What helps workshop customer loyalty?

What keeps customers coming back to your counter? How do you convert them from new to regulars? With work ...

What keeps customers coming back to your counter? How do you convert them from new to regulars? With workshops, like many businesses, likely feeling the squeeze from many directors, Draper Tools belie ...

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Smart solution for battery issues

Smart solution for battery issues

Flat batteries remain the major cause of vehicle breakdown, with the RAC stating battery-related issues a ...

Flat batteries remain the major cause of vehicle breakdown, with the RAC stating battery-related issues are its number one call-out. Yet battery failure today is driven by more than age alone. Vehicle ...

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