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 ‘hotseat’ have gone. He explains why the aftermarket is facing a “sink or swim” moment. Q. Hi Nick, thank you ...

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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, to find out what’s changed, what the data is showing and what comes next. Q. Sebastian, thank you for joining ...

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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 the rewards that hard work and dedication can unlock. He concedes that hitting those ambitions is getting harder, but, undeterred, North London Garages GTA is ramping up ...

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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, and EV manufacturing – David Bailey, professor of business economics at Birmingham Business School, agreed to sit down with PMF to discuss all things ...

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OSRAM has revealed that its sales of HID bulbs are growing – with some customers seeing a reported 50% increase in sales themselves – what does the OEM put it down to? First introduced in 1991, HID bulbs quickly became a common bulb to use in vehicle headlights, with the BMW 7 Series the first ...

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Hakan Inal is the new branch manager at Car Spares Factors’ Welwyn Garden City branch. With long-standing experience in the area and a hands-on approach to customer service, he has already implemented early-morning deliveries and reinstated direct branch phone lines to strengthen relationships and drive growth. Responsible for a team of six, it is a ...

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GSF Car Parts plans to open 20 new branches in 2026 after delivering more than 20% annual growth for three consecutive years. Despite industry challenges, the company says strong legacy branch performance, supply chain investment and a customer-first approach are driving profitable expansion, as it works toward its ambition of becoming the UK’s number one aftermarket ...

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Ecobat Battery was divested from Ecobat Group in June 2025 and is now owned by Endless LLP.  This necessitated a name change, as well as the opportunity to set out a clear strategic vision for the company and its future role in the battery sector. Here is Kevin Wood, Veloris’ managing director, answering PMF’s questions. ...

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Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions’ Alistair Mason takes the hot seat to answer questions about all things clutch! From evolving technology to an ageing car parc, the technical service manager covers all bases. Q. How is clutch technology evolving for hybrid and high-torque vehicles – and what do factors need to know? A. Hybridisation and rising ...

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2025 has proved a “real turning point” for ELTA Automotive. Tim Brotherton, the company’s marketing manager, reveals why and how it will be a springboard for more success in 2026. Q. What would you say have been the biggest positives and challenges for ELTA Automotive over the past 12 months? A. 2025 was a real ...

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