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		<title>Delphi unveils DS diagnostic tablets</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Delphi-main-diagnostics-tablets-pmf-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Delphi unveil its latest DS diagnostic tablets" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Delphi-main-diagnostics-tablets-pmf-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Delphi-main-diagnostics-tablets-pmf-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Delphi-main-diagnostics-tablets-pmf-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Delphi-main-diagnostics-tablets-pmf.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>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 ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/delphi-unveil-its-latest-ds-diagnostic-tablets/">Delphi unveils DS diagnostic tablets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>The importance of data protection</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mandy-main-CYBER-SECURITY--300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The importance of data protection" decoding="async" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mandy-main-CYBER-SECURITY--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mandy-main-CYBER-SECURITY--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mandy-main-CYBER-SECURITY--765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mandy-main-CYBER-SECURITY-.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>In recent months, high-profile cyber-attacks, such as those suffered by M&#38;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 ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/the-importance-of-data-protection/">The importance of data protection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>ELTA launches e-catalogue</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://pmfmag.co.uk/?p=19132</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Elta-automotive-main--300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="ELTA launches new E-catalogue" decoding="async" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Elta-automotive-main--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Elta-automotive-main--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Elta-automotive-main--765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Elta-automotive-main-.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>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 – ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/products/elta-launches-new-e-catalogue/">ELTA launches e-catalogue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>York Motor Factors goes digital</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/YMF-main--300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="York Motor Factors go digital" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/YMF-main--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/YMF-main--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/YMF-main--765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/YMF-main-.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>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, ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/business-training/york-motor-factors-goes-digital/">York Motor Factors goes digital</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to utilise WhatsApp Business</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://pmfmag.co.uk/?p=18529</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stich-ai-04-08-25-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="New opportunities with WhatsApp Business" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stich-ai-04-08-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stich-ai-04-08-25-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stich-ai-04-08-25-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stich-ai-04-08-25.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>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 ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/business-training/how-to-utilise-whatsapp-business/">How to utilise WhatsApp Business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why you shouldn&#8217;t overlook the cabin air filter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://pmfmag.co.uk/?p=18475</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UFI-main-image--300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="UFI share properties of it technologies" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UFI-main-image--300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UFI-main-image--768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UFI-main-image--765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UFI-main-image-.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>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 ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/products/why-you-shouldnt-overlook-the-cabin-air-filter/">Why you shouldn&#8217;t overlook the cabin air filter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why is part swapping discouraged?</title>
		<link>https://pmfmag.co.uk/market-trends-analysis/why-is-part-swapping-discouraged/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lydia Procter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://pmfmag.co.uk/?p=14818</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Autoelectro-Part-swapping-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Autoelectro Part swapping" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Autoelectro-Part-swapping-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Autoelectro-Part-swapping-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Autoelectro-Part-swapping-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Autoelectro-Part-swapping.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Autoelectro, a remanufacturer with nearly four decades of experience, underlines the necessity of technical proficiency amidst the surge in sophisticated vehicle components, and speaks out against &#8216;part swapping&#8217;. Despite Autoelectro still selling dynamos, inertia starter motors and ACR alternators today, both the sector and the professionals it services find themselves amidst a “technological revolution” of ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/market-trends-analysis/why-is-part-swapping-discouraged/">Why is part swapping discouraged?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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