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Newly appointed VLS chairman takes PMF’s questions

Newly appointed VLS chairman takes PMF’s questions

Harald Oosting is the chairman of the Verification of Lubrication Specifications (VLS). He hasn’t been in ...

Harald Oosting is the chairman of the Verification of Lubrication Specifications (VLS). He hasn’t been in post for long, but he’s firmly got his feet under the table and was happy to take on our quest ...

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VLS escalates Silverhook case to Trading Standards

VLS escalates Silverhook case to Trading Standards

VLS has escalated a complaint regarding Silverhook 5W30 Supreme Plus to Trading Standards after it claime ...

VLS has escalated a complaint regarding Silverhook 5W30 Supreme Plus to Trading Standards after it claimed the company failed to bring the product into compliance. The case (VLS 010195) was opened in ...

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The role of VLS Technical Review Panel explained

The role of VLS Technical Review Panel explained

Alan Outhwaite is the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) Technical Review Pan ...

Alan Outhwaite is the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) Technical Review Panel – but what is the responsibility and role of such a panel? Thankfully, Alan took time out of ...

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VLS discusses lubricants at Royal Automobile Club

VLS discusses lubricants at Royal Automobile Club

The prestigious Royal Automobile Club in London played host to an exclusive gathering of automotive press ...

The prestigious Royal Automobile Club in London played host to an exclusive gathering of automotive press, organised by the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS). As the editor of PMF, Tom He ...

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VLS offers support and advice to motor factors

VLS offers support and advice to motor factors

In part two of VLS's 10 year anniversary interview with PMF, Chairman Mike Bewsey explains how the organi ...

In part two of VLS's 10 year anniversary interview with PMF, Chairman Mike Bewsey explains how the organisation can help motor factors, and imparts his advice on how to deal with incorrect marketing c ...

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VLS marks 10 years since incorporation with interview

VLS marks 10 years since incorporation with interview

PMF is pleased to present part one of an interview with VLS Chairman, Mike Bewsey, in order to mark 10 ye ...

PMF is pleased to present part one of an interview with VLS Chairman, Mike Bewsey, in order to mark 10 years since the company's incorporation. Q. Mike, thanks for talking to PMF for this 10-year anni ...

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Lubricants quarantined after VLS investigations

Lubricants quarantined after VLS investigations

The Verification of Lubricants Specifications (VLS) has recently brought several cases concerning low tem ...

The Verification of Lubricants Specifications (VLS) has recently brought several cases concerning low temperature properties to a conclusion, resulting in action from the companies involved, including ...

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VLS cautions the use of latest oils in older vehicles

VLS cautions the use of latest oils in older vehicles

Mike Bewsey, the chairman of industry trade body the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), warn ...

Mike Bewsey, the chairman of industry trade body the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), warns that using the latest engine oils in older customer vehicles can potentially be problematic. ...

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VLS advises against putting off essential oil changes

VLS advises against putting off essential oil changes

Research shows that motorists are feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis, according to independen ...

Research shows that motorists are feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis, according to independent lubricants trade body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS). It claims up to 40 ...

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VLS explores misleading marketing claims

VLS explores misleading marketing claims

Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), Mike Bewsey, a familiar name to readers t ...

Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), Mike Bewsey, a familiar name to readers this year, returns to offer another commentary – this time he focusses on deceptive marketing cl ...

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