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Why are HID bulb sales increasing?

Why are HID bulb sales increasing?

OSRAM has revealed that its sales of HID bulbs are growing – with some customers seeing a reported 50% in ...

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 bu ...

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What are todays OEM challenges and trends

What are todays OEM challenges and trends

Although Dayco is a global OEM supplier, it believes misconceptions can still arise in a crowded marketpl ...

Although Dayco is a global OEM supplier, it believes misconceptions can still arise in a crowded marketplace. Dayco National Sales Manager, Ann-Marie Dean, offers clarity. Despite our position as an O ...

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Why is year-round readiness important

Why is year-round readiness important

For decades, winter played a pivotal role for the automotive aftermarket, with freezing temperatures and ...

For decades, winter played a pivotal role for the automotive aftermarket, with freezing temperatures and icy roads driving failures and demand. Brands like Autoelectro and BM Catalysts prepared for th ...

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The key trends shaping the automotive industry

The key trends shaping the automotive industry

LKQ UK and Ireland Chief Executive, Kevan Wooden, outlines the key trends he and the national distributor ...

LKQ UK and Ireland Chief Executive, Kevan Wooden, outlines the key trends he and the national distributor expect to shape the trade in 2026. The emotive 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese car brands ...

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What’s shaping the aftermarket?

What’s shaping the aftermarket?

Last year brought developments for the trade, from the future of the internal combustion engine to intens ...

Last year brought developments for the trade, from the future of the internal combustion engine to intensifying technological complexity. For the emissions aftermarket, these changes carry particular ...

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The truth about antifreeze coolants

The truth about antifreeze coolants

Confused about antifreeze coolants? They’re just winter products, right? Think again… Morris Lubricants’ ...

Confused about antifreeze coolants? They’re just winter products, right? Think again… Morris Lubricants’ Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, explores the “misunderstood” product to put you on the correct ...

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Carwood aims to break VM monopoly

Carwood aims to break VM monopoly

From battery distributor in 1966 to repairer today, much has changed during that time. Carwood is going b ...

From battery distributor in 1966 to repairer today, much has changed during that time. Carwood is going back to its roots and is confident its latest launch – high voltage battery repair – is another ...

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Valeo warns of AC strain amid heatwaves

Valeo warns of AC strain amid heatwaves

Recent heatwaves are putting AC systems under increased strain, according to Valeo. The company is advisi ...

Recent heatwaves are putting AC systems under increased strain, according to Valeo. The company is advising you to ensure you’re well-stocked. Central to any AC system’s performance, the compressor an ...

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BM Catalysts warns of rising cost pressures

BM Catalysts warns of rising cost pressures

BM Catalysts is urging the aftermarket to prepare for renewed cost pressure as raw material prices rise s ...

BM Catalysts is urging the aftermarket to prepare for renewed cost pressure as raw material prices rise sharply once more. According to the manufacturer of catalytic converters, DPFs and front pipes, ...

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Klarius highlights importance of anticipating demand

Klarius highlights importance of anticipating demand

Whether you’re stocking for the workshop around the corner or supplying garages nationwide, understanding ...

Whether you’re stocking for the workshop around the corner or supplying garages nationwide, understanding what’s coming next helps you to shift stock to effectively meet demand, not scramble to catch ...

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