Infopro Digital Automotive opens new UK headquarters in Swindon Infopro Digital Automotive has officially opened its new UK headquarters in Swindon, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued development and commitment to supporting the automotive aftermarket in the UK and internationally. A new home for the UK team The opening event took place on ...

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Once just a piece of laminated glass, with the rise of ADAS, head-up displays and augmented reality technology, today’s windscreens are much more sophisticated. As such, the approach to their repair and replacement has changed too – and Esprit believes this can form part of a sales strategy.  ADAS, in particular, has “changed the game”; ...

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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 ...

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Schaeffler has introduced a new AI-assisted online enquiry tool designed to help professionals in the trade quickly identify the correct replacement parts they need. PMF catches up with Schaeffler Technical Hotline expert, Simon Perring. Available through a link on the Schaeffler online catalogue page, or by heading direct to www.rdr.link, PartFinder allows users to submit part identification enquiries ...

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Delphi has unveiled its latest generation of DS diagnostic tablets, designed to “deliver faster performance, improved connectivity and greater flexibility” so your customers can tackle today’s complex vehicle repairs. The new tablets form part of Delphi’s advanced Workshop Solutions portfolio, combining next-generation hardware with the brand’s diagnostic software and integrated technical data. Both the DS380E ...

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In recent months, high-profile cyber-attacks, such as those suffered by M&S, Jaguar Land Rover and more recently, Harrods, have thrust data protection into the news – and into the minds of many business owners. Hackers are always pushing at doors, seeing which ones let them in, and as a business owner, you must be ready ...

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Rising costs, tighter margins and competition from franchised dealers and OEM networks, ELTA believes the aftermarket is expert in fending off challenges – using resilience, expertise and dedication to do so. Acutely aware that the trade needs more, ELTA has launched a new solution. ELTA believes that staying ahead isn’t just about price either – ...

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For over five decades, York Motor Factors (YMF) has been supplying parts, consumables and accessories to trade and retail customers. With seven branches across North Yorkshire, order volumes have continued to grow in the past few years. Consequently, it was time upgrade its delivery processes – by implementing ePOD, an app integrated with Autopart. Previously, ...

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The WhatsApp Business Platform is opening up “major opportunities” for both workshops and motor factors, according to the founder of Stitch AI, a Meta tech provider that aims to help the trade use the WhatsApp Business Platform to improve customer communication. Paul Gandar is the person behind Stitch AI, and he believes that in workshops ...

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Determined to keep cabin air filters on the agenda, UFI shares the properties of its technologies for both ICE and EV passengers – designed to deliver cleaner air. Among all the filters vehicles are equipped with, UFI believes the cabin air filter often ends up being overlooked. This is wrong because mechanical efficiency of the ...

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