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Charity benefits from local automotive business raffle
13 Mar 2019
Wolverhampton-based automotive parts distributors Monmore Auto Parts and Midwest Auto Parts recently held a Christmas raffle to raise much needed funds for local charity The Haven. Each branch was given a Christmas hamper to raffle out to customers at £1...
Evaluation of EU Block Exemption Regulation begins
12 Mar 2019
IAAF and FIGIEFA jointly working to prepare feedback. The IAAF has announced it is working in conjunction with FIGIEFA to give input to the EU Commission’s review of the Block Exemption Regulation (BER) (EU) No 461/2010, which is now underway...
Countdown begins to Lucas engine management switchover
11 Mar 2019
An additional 1500 parts will be added to the Lucas engine management range when Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE) becomes the official UK & Ireland licensee on 1 May 2019. From this date, UK customers will benefit from the considerable...
MAHLE’s new troubleshooting guide to support technicians
08 Mar 2019
Bilston, UK – March 2019 – MAHLE Aftermarket has re-released a troubleshooting guide for technicians, aimed at offering technical support on potential issues caused by engine components and filters. Titled ‘Engine Components and Filters: Damage Profiles, Probable Causes and Prevention’,...
Borg & Beck Filtration
06 Mar 2019
BORG & BECK FILTRATION The Importance of Cabin Filter Replacement Replacing cabin filters when a vehicle is in for a service is usually part of the service schedule, but it is quite often overlooked, as many vehicle owners don’t know...
Exol Taurus Euro FE Plus 5W-30 meets new Scania lubricant spec
05 Mar 2019
Exol has announced the introduction of an advanced lubricant designed to cover the latest Scania engines. Exol Taurus Euro FE Plus 5W-30 complies with the latest Scania specification LDF-4, covering heavy duty vehicle applications. This state of the art, low...
MAHLE: digital boost in Aftermarket maximizes customer benefits
26 Feb 2019
MAHLE: digital boost in Aftermarket maximises customer benefits Stuttgart, January 2019 – The automotive industry is in the midst of a digitalization process. Everyone is talking about connectivity and autonomous driving, which are developments that offer wholesalers and workshops additional...
Carol Keller, communications director at Ben – the charity and support service for the automotive sector
25 Feb 2019
Carol Keller, communications director at Ben – the charity and support service for the automotive sector Political and economic unpredictability and accelerating advances in automotive technology make for a less certain future, creating an increasingly pressured environment for people working...
ELF SPORTI RANGE NOW AVAILABLE IN 199-LITRE BARREL
25 Feb 2019
ELF SPORTI RANGE NOW AVAILABLE IN 199-LITRE BARREL Total Lubricants has introduced a 199-lite barrel option for the ELF SPORTI range, to replace the 208-litre barrel. The move follows market research and customer feedback and enables aftermarket customers to carry...