Inside Line: Fahren
1 and 3 series cars built between 4 and 14 March 2006 can be susceptible to Brake servo failure, another VOSA recall. The sealing ring may have not been lubricated correctly at fitting, which leads to excessive […]
January 2014
Inside Line: Cambiare
Information for your pre 2011 BMW 1 Series is listed below: The top Cambiare seller for the 1 series is a pencil coil. Technicians looking to identify a misfire or poor stating should look here […]
iAuto UK starts independent garage franchise rollout
Independent garage franchise concept iAuto UK has opened
its second branch with plans to double the network by March this
year and offer dozens of locations by the end of 2015. Local MP
Lorely Burt and town Mayor Joe Tildesley opened the new garage in
Solihull this morning. It comes two years after the first location
was opened in Coventry and will be followed by franchises in
Croydon and Guildford this spring.
It’s all about the bling for T-Cut
A glittering £50,000 tin of T-Cut has been created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the colour-restoring scratch treatment
Created from 26,000 Swarovski crystals, which could pay havoc with even the most robust of paint finishes, the encrusted tin took 75 hours to piece together and has been insured for £50,000.
New travel adjusting LuK Repset built to last the distance
Schaeffler’s clutch division LuK has launched a new clutch repair solution aimed at commercial vehicles. The German giant has a high performance, long-life repair solution which is ideal for CVs doing high mileages and which are expected to be in service for a long period of time.
WENDY WILLIAMSON ANNOUNCED AS NEW IAAF CHIEF EXECUTIVE
It has quickly emerged that Wendy Williamson will be Brian Spratt’s successor at the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). She has been named as the new Chief Executive, and will take over the reins from Spratt in July.
Joe Elliott rewarded in New Year’s Honours
Huge congratulations from everyone at CAT to Joe Elliot for his inclusion in the New Year’s Honours List.
Although it wasn’t for services to retailing, we’re delighted that Joe has been recognised for his efforts in another walk of life.
ECP OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTRE AHEAD OF 2014 EXPANSION
Euro Car Parts (ECP) has opened its third national distribution centre (NDC), as it looks to future proof the business. The new Bonehill facility situated in Tamworth, Staffordshire has been created to help with ECP’s […]
Motor Codes continues to grow after successful 2013
Motor Codes has enjoyed a bumper year, driving more than £17.5 million of potential revenue towards subscribers
Inside Line: Autoelectro
On 2.0CDTI Diesel Models the Starter Motor can fail due to DMF/Clutch dust resulting in the Starter Motor being stuck in the engaged position. The same engine suffers a VERY common issue with Alternator pulley […]
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