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VLS shares industry updates

VLS shares industry updates

PMF is pleased to interview Alan Outhwaite, head of the Verification of Lubrication Specifications (VLS) ...

PMF is pleased to interview Alan Outhwaite, head of the Verification of Lubrication Specifications (VLS) Technical Review Panel. In this interview, he provides an update on VLS cases, discusses indust ...

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Whose making moves in their automotive careers?

Whose making moves in their automotive careers?

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they advance their career in the UK aftermarket. Jaya C ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they advance their career in the UK aftermarket. Jaya Car Parts Jayar Car Parts has appointed Darren Wykes and Marc Wise as a consultant and assistant ...

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The important role of retail in modern motor factors

The important role of retail in modern motor factors

The role of a modern motor factor has evolved significantly over the past decade, according to Leisureway ...

The role of a modern motor factor has evolved significantly over the past decade, according to Leisureways Branch Manager, Tom Clarke. While availability, delivery and technical expertise remain centr ...

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The growing demand for Ben’s support

The growing demand for Ben’s support

Automotive industry charity, Ben, has published its yearly support figures, highlighting the growing dema ...

Automotive industry charity, Ben, has published its yearly support figures, highlighting the growing demand for health, wellbeing and financial support between April 2025 and March 2026. Following the ...

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Autoelectro celebrates 40 years of service

Autoelectro celebrates 40 years of service

Throughout 2026, Autoelectro is celebrating 40 years of service. A family business that started on the di ...

Throughout 2026, Autoelectro is celebrating 40 years of service. A family business that started on the dining table, the rotating electrics specialist is one of the UK’s established remanufacturers an ...

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What challenges are the aftermarket facing?

What challenges are the aftermarket facing?

Nick Davy was appointed as Ring Automotive’s managing director back in August last year. With his feet fi ...

Nick Davy was appointed as Ring Automotive’s managing director back in August last year. With his feet firmly under the desk, PMF took the opportunity to ask him how his first few months in the ‘hotse ...

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Factor Sales enters a new era under new ownership

Factor Sales enters a new era under new ownership

Factor Sales has been a fixture in the trade for 15 years, but under new leadership and ownership, the co ...

Factor Sales has been a fixture in the trade for 15 years, but under new leadership and ownership, the company says it’s entering a new era. PMF sat down with Commercial Director, Sebastian de Pedro, ...

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Who’s progressing in their automotive careers?

Who’s progressing in their automotive careers?

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career. MEYLE Karl Va ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career. MEYLE Karl Varley has been named as MEYLE’s head of sales UK and Ireland – a promotion after three years as ...

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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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