Professional Motor Factor

How MMS survived, adapted, and thrived

How MMS survived, adapted, and thrived

Editor, Tom Henman, recently visited Melksham Motor Spares (MMS). Managing Director, Phil Dodd, and Finan ...

Editor, Tom Henman, recently visited Melksham Motor Spares (MMS). Managing Director, Phil Dodd, and Finance Director, Alison Cook, have steered the business through near-disaster, seismic industry cha ...

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Why oil still matters and why you should care

Why oil still matters and why you should care

Motor factors are at the front line when it comes to oil selection – and the wrong choice can lead to big ...

Motor factors are at the front line when it comes to oil selection – and the wrong choice can lead to big problems. That’s the message from the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), which ha ...

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Brembo targets UK expansion

Brembo targets UK expansion

Jean Claude Dal Grande, Brembo’s aftermarket GBU – VP EMEA Sales, donated some time to PMF during Automec ...

Jean Claude Dal Grande, Brembo’s aftermarket GBU – VP EMEA Sales, donated some time to PMF during Automechanika Birmingham, answering questions about the state of play in the trade and Brembo’s ambiti ...

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Is it time for the UK aftermarket to reset?

Is it time for the UK aftermarket to reset?

“The UK aftermarket needs a reset with the consumer,” according to IAAF Chief Executive, Mark Field, who ...

“The UK aftermarket needs a reset with the consumer,” according to IAAF Chief Executive, Mark Field, who has produced the first of two columns exclusively for PMF. Having recently visited many garages ...

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Autowave balances growth

Autowave balances growth

Autowave is an example of a company that has explored an untapped market and is now thriving. With agreem ...

Autowave is an example of a company that has explored an untapped market and is now thriving. With agreements with national distributors, a loyal customer base of independent factors and locksmiths, a ...

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FAI discusses business acquisition

FAI discusses business acquisition

FAI – Head of Product and Marketing, Peter Garrett, steps up to answer our questions about the direction ...

FAI – Head of Product and Marketing, Peter Garrett, steps up to answer our questions about the direction of the business. After its acquisition in 2021, how have things changed and what should the tra ...

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Niterra focuses on future after 50th anniversary

Niterra focuses on future after 50th anniversary

Niterra UK Ltd and its NGK Ignition Parts and NTK Vehicle Electronics brands are celebrating 50 years of ...

Niterra UK Ltd and its NGK Ignition Parts and NTK Vehicle Electronics brands are celebrating 50 years of supporting the sector. Established in 1975, the company has grown from a small Hendon warehouse ...

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PMF visits Autosupplies Group

PMF visits Autosupplies Group

Our editor, Tom Henman, recently took a trip down memory lane by visiting David Clarke, the owner of the ...

Our editor, Tom Henman, recently took a trip down memory lane by visiting David Clarke, the owner of the Autosupplies Group. He first encountered the UAN motor factor 12 years ago, so what’s changed? ...

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European Aerosols discusses MOTIP

European Aerosols discusses MOTIP

Making its first foray into Professional Motor Factor, European Aerosols is confident it is ready for MOT ...

Making its first foray into Professional Motor Factor, European Aerosols is confident it is ready for MOTIP to make its mark in the UK. Country Manager, Robin Vogelsang, explains why. Q. Thank you for ...

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PMF sits down with Comline

PMF sits down with Comline

Comline Group’s Nick Weir has been promoted to the role of product director. Over 20 years, he has influe ...

Comline Group’s Nick Weir has been promoted to the role of product director. Over 20 years, he has influenced many people and departments, playing a role in propelling the business forward. Our editor ...

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