With many classic car owners fixing and maintaining their own cars, it’s big business for motor factors, believes Kalimex. For said owners, working on their car is part of the fun of owning it, and with clubs, forums and manuals encouraging DIY, it’s a trend set to continue. According to Kalimex, classic car owners are ...

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Arguably, the Easter weekend was the first chance for classic car owners to remove the dust sheet, check the vitals of their model, then hit the ground running. As modern engine oils get thinner, questions can arise around suitability for older engines, as Motaquip explains. The issue, according to Motaquip, lies in oil formulation. Modern ...

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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 UK aftermarket sector. With thousands of followers on social media and hundreds of garages and garage owners who have benefited from his training and mentoring, Andy Savva is ...

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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 Hill, explains how the British-based company solves these problems. Engine oils continue to evolve as OEMs innovate and bring to market new engine platforms to accommodate the need to reduce emissions. New ...

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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 investigation into engine oils claiming compliance with the Stellantis FPW 9.55535/03 specification, and the closure of investigations into Silverhook products following corrective action. In 2025, VLS launched a ...

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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 trade. A similar principle applies to vehicle additives, according to Kalimex, that using products with unclear formulations or low active ingredient levels can reduce effectiveness and may impact ...

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The 2026 Formula One season has just got underway, and it marks the return of Motul to the sport after an absence of more than 50 years – but that doesn’t do the journey justice. The team Motul partners with is the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1® Team, which has been the F1 Constructors’ World Champion for the ...

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From Zuber Issa’s investment and increasing its global distribution footprint to seeing the liveried Porsche Carrera secure championship honours, it’s safe to say that it’s a busy time for Duckhams. To find out more, PMF caught up with Mike Bewsey, its CEO. Q. Nearly a year on from Zuber Issa’s investment – what impact has ...

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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 to keep vehicles running efficiently, pass MOTs and reduce their environmental footprint. You hold the cards when it comes to recommending trade customers ...

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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 workshops and plenty of options suitable for motorists too. The catalogue has been divided into clearly-identified sections, including diesel, petrol, car care and motor oil. ...

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