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		<title>The growing demand for Ben&#8217;s support</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>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 update, PMF put some questions to Julie Hayes, Ben’s specialist services lead. Ben responded to 14,377 enquiries and directly supported 3,421 individuals with tailored services to address ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/the-growing-demand-for-bens-support/">The growing demand for Ben&#8217;s support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ben launches summer support lifeline</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Ben launches summer support lifeline as rising living costs continue to hit automotive workers and families.  Automotive industry charity, Ben, is today launching its summer families project to support current and former automotive workers, who are facing record high costs for food, fuel and energy. Now in its fourth year, Ben’s summer families project provides ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/news/ben-launches-summer-support-lifeline/">Ben launches summer support lifeline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ben tackles automotive loneliness</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-lonliness-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ben tackles automotive loneliness" decoding="async" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-lonliness-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-lonliness-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-lonliness-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-lonliness.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>This Loneliness Awareness Week, Ben is bringing the automotive community closer together.   Automotive industry charity, Ben, is calling on automotive people to come together, look out for one another and reach out for support, so that no-one has to face loneliness alone.   Research shows that millions of people across the UK experience loneliness, yet ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/uncategorised/ben-tackles-automotive-loneliness/">Ben tackles automotive loneliness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Valeo&#8217;s new Omnichannel Help Centre</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:47:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Valeo-Service-has-launched-copy-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Valeo&#039;s new Omnichannel Help Centre" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Valeo-Service-has-launched-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Valeo-Service-has-launched-copy-768x513.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Valeo-Service-has-launched-copy-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Valeo-Service-has-launched-copy.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Valeo Service has launched its new omnichannel Help Centre, designed to help both distributors and workshops navigate the complexity of modern vehicle repairs. To learn more, PMF puts some questions to Valeo Division General Manager, Andy Swann. With over 17 million part references worldwide, Valeo believes finding the right component and fitting it correctly has become ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/valeos-new-omnichannel-help-centre/">Valeo&#8217;s new Omnichannel Help Centre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ben launches Miles That Matter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Miles-that-matter-1-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ben launches Miles that matter" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Miles-that-matter-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Miles-that-matter-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Miles-that-matter-1-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Miles-that-matter-1.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Ben launches Miles That Matter to get the automotive community moving this April.  This April Ben will be inviting individuals and teams from across the sector to go the distance for those who are struggling or in crisis. Ben is calling on people across the automotive sector to step up, get active, and make every ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/news/ben-launches-miles-that-matter/">Ben launches Miles That Matter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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