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The impact of pushing ‘premium’ products

The impact of pushing ‘premium’ products

For 15 years, Kalimex has been the UK’s master distributor of JLM Lubricants and consistently pushed the ...

For 15 years, Kalimex has been the UK’s master distributor of JLM Lubricants and consistently pushed the ‘premium additive’ message. Its managing director, Mike Schlup, reveals if that ethos has made ...

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How to choose the right engine oil

How to choose the right engine oil

Should one concern themselves when choosing and then using an engine oil in a passenger car? What will ha ...

Should one concern themselves when choosing and then using an engine oil in a passenger car? What will happen if the wrong oil is used? Engine oils can all look the same, so does it really matter what ...

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VLS vows to protect end-users in guidance update

VLS vows to protect end-users in guidance update

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has introduced what it calls “more stringent guidance” ...

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has introduced what it calls “more stringent guidance” on the use of marketing claims on lubricant packaging to ensure end-users are protected. The o ...

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TotalEnergies names new brand ambassador

TotalEnergies names new brand ambassador

TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspecto ...

TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector, supporting the promotion of its portfolio, including the cutting-edge Quartz range, in the U ...

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How to meet modern engine oil demands

How to meet modern engine oil demands

Navigating OEM approvals, low-SAPS formulations and tightening viscosity requirements to avoid mis-supply ...

Navigating OEM approvals, low-SAPS formulations and tightening viscosity requirements to avoid mis-supply are important when manufacturing engine oils. Morris Lubricants Technology Manager, Adrian Hi ...

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VLS reports progress on Stellantis Oil investigation

VLS reports progress on Stellantis Oil investigation

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), an independent and impartial body investigating lubri ...

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), an independent and impartial body investigating lubricant product complaints, has provided an update on two major strands of its work: an investigat ...

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Why additive quality matters

Why additive quality matters

The Independent Garage Association’s endorsement of the ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign highlights the risk ...

The Independent Garage Association’s endorsement of the ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign highlights the risks associated with counterfeit vehicle parts and the importance of vigilance across the motor tr ...

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Morris Lubricants expands product portfolio

Morris Lubricants expands product portfolio

Morris Lubricants has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of three new high-performance fuel a ...

Morris Lubricants has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of three new high-performance fuel additives, designed to support cleaner combustion, improved efficiency and reliable performance ...

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What is driving the rise in additives?

What is driving the rise in additives?

Kalimex reveals what is driving the rise in additives and why trade customers are reaching for them more ...

Kalimex reveals what is driving the rise in additives and why trade customers are reaching for them more than ever. From delayed servicing to stricter emissions standards, drivers are looking for ways ...

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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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