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 this predictable surge. Today, though, seasonality is less clear-cut, making year-round vigilance just as important as winter preparation. Traditionally, winter marked the peak season for component ...

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Winter marks peak rotating electrics season – but is seasonality becoming a thing of the past? Autoelectro investigates.  Freezing temperatures, snow flurries, tricky driving conditions and pressure on components under the bonnet traditionally mark peak season for Autoelectro – but that winter surge is becoming less noticeable with demand now consistently high throughout the year. ...

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PartsinMotion.co.uk urges garages to stock up on wipers ahead of autumn As the seasons change, now is a crucial time for vehicle maintenance and winter preparation. Warm temperatures are fading, which means wet conditions and eventually icy roads. Award-winning online distributor, PartsInMotion.co.uk , is calling on garages and independent workshops to stock up on seasonal essentials, including ...

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The UK is currently in the middle of a pothole epidemic, according to Kilen, with pothole-related breakdowns at a three-year high, and councils paying millions in road compensation claims last year. While drivers despair at the state of the UK’s pockmarked roads, automotive professionals know that potholes lead to broken coil springs and increased revenue. ...

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