Often a distress purchase due to powertrain failure, Ivor Searle says, remanufactured engines are arguably one of the most high-value products that you sell to garages. The company argues that while price is a key selling point, with remanufactured major units costing around 40% less than a brand new OEM equivalent, it is also important ...

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After serving the automotive aftermarket for nearly 40 years and supporting it through many tough winters, Autoelectro has nearly heard and seen it all when it comes to starter motors and alternators. Here, Harnek Bhogal dispels winter-related myths. Myth: The cold weather causes the failure of an alternator and need for it to be replaced.  ...

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Turbo supplier and remanufacturing specialist, The Turbo Guy, has continued its growth plans with the opening of a new stockholding and distribution facility in Elland, Yorkshire. We put some questions to its founder and managing director, Allan Mitchell. Having acquired Turbocharger Service in Huddersfield earlier this year, The Turbo Guy began the search for a ...

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ZF Aftermarket has reinforced its “UK service capability” through its ongoing partnership with Bristol Transmissions. The move reflects the “shared commitment of both businesses to deliver OE-quality remanufactured transmissions and drivetrain solutions to the independent aftermarket”. Bristol Transmissions has decades of experience remanufacturing automatic and manual transmissions, transfer boxes and differentials for cars and light ...

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Ivor Searle is continuing to see strong demand for its remanufactured engines, gearboxes and turbos in both the car and LCV segments. Supplying over 1,500 motor factors across the UK and a growing distributor network in the EU, robust demand has seen the leading remanufacturer complete another record year of trading which saw a further ...

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Britain’s automotive remanufacturing sector could play a pivotal role in boosting economic growth and reducing reliance on imported raw materials, according to a new report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). By returning high-tech, costly vehicle components to an as new or better condition, the industry could save up to 88% in raw ...

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At just 25, Harnek Bhogal is thriving in a senior leadership role at Autoelectro. Marking two years in, he represents the third generation of leadership in a company that has successfully championed remanufacturing for almost 40 years – and he is making his mark his way while being respectful of the heritage. Harnek began: “I’ve ...

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Strong demand for remanufactured major units is showing no signs of slowing, according to Ivor Searle. Serving over 1,500 factors across the UK and distributors throughout the EU, the remanufacturer has seen particular growth in the LCV sector, alongside rising interest in late-model engines and hybrid applications. In the LCV market, demand is being shaped ...

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AS-PL Production Director, Michał Czarzasty, looks at both the ecological and economic benefits of remanufacturing. In a world where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, remanufacturing is emerging as a powerful solution that balances ecological responsibility with economic sense. At its core, remanufacturing is the process of giving a second life to used products ...

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Did you know that Ivor Searle supplies more than 1,500 distributors in the UK? Perhaps you’re one of them. Feedback and analysis is telling the re-manufacturer that demand for its customer own unit engine reman service is high. While the market for the re-manufacturer’s ‘off the shelf’ car and LCV engines remains strong, Ivor Searle ...

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