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September’s new UK aftermarket appointments

September’s new UK aftermarket appointments

PMF introduces Septembers movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK aftermar ...

PMF introduces Septembers movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK aftermarket. PHINIA PHINIA, owner of the Delphi brand, has announced the appointment of Richard Masters ...

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UK and European hot product trends

UK and European hot product trends

In a wide-ranging interview with BM Catalysts Commercial Director, Mark Blinston, he describes the differ ...

In a wide-ranging interview with BM Catalysts Commercial Director, Mark Blinston, he describes the difference between the UK and the rest of Europe when it comes to hot-end product expectations, patte ...

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Alliance Automotive Group acquires MicksGarage

Alliance Automotive Group acquires MicksGarage

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland (AAG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Irish eCommerc ...

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland (AAG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Irish eCommerce platform MicksGarage.com, one of Europe's largest online retailers of car parts and accessori ...

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Two brothers with a shared ambition

Two brothers with a shared ambition

Tom and Ben Clarke are brothers. They both manage a motor factor. They have different approaches. But the ...

Tom and Ben Clarke are brothers. They both manage a motor factor. They have different approaches. But they both have the same ambition: Carve out their own legacy. PMF visited David Clarke back in Ma ...

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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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