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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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Carwood add BMTS to its portfolio

Carwood add BMTS to its portfolio

Carwood has added BMTS (formally Bosch MAHLE Turbo Systems) to its portfolio of boosting solutions. The c ...

Carwood has added BMTS (formally Bosch MAHLE Turbo Systems) to its portfolio of boosting solutions. The company already remanufactures a range of OE-equivalent turbochargers and is an authorised distr ...

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The summer challenges on steering and suspension

The summer challenges on steering and suspension

First Line says the wounds of harsh winter conditions are showing in workshops. Successive years of heavy ...

First Line says the wounds of harsh winter conditions are showing in workshops. Successive years of heavy rainfall, combined with repeated freeze-thaw cycles, have accelerated road surface deteriorati ...

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EV data and parts pricing Insights

EV data and parts pricing Insights

During the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event in June, Infopro Digital Automotive focused on two major areas: E ...

During the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event in June, Infopro Digital Automotive focused on two major areas: EV and high-voltage data and parts catalogue data and platforms with OE and aftermarket pricing. ...

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Schaeffler updates REPEXPERT Bonus Shop

Schaeffler updates REPEXPERT Bonus Shop

Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Bonus Shop has been updated – with new features and products at the headlines – but ...

Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Bonus Shop has been updated – with new features and products at the headlines – but what’s in it for motor factors? PMF quizzes Kian Patel, Schaeffler’s marketing executive, to f ...

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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 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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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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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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