Autoelectro sponsors Bradford Classic Car Show
Independent rotating electrics remanufacturers Autoelectro has taken a large step to increase its visibility in the UK by sponsoring the Bradford Classic Car Show
February 2014
Parts Alliance takes active steps to invest in its staff
The Parts Alliance has announced plans for major investment in training and support for its employees across its four brands. The news comes following the recent developments across the business, with Group CEO Peter Sephton calling for a greater focus on helping those who work for GMF, CES, SCMF and Allparts
CAT’S INSIDE LINE: FORD KA (1996 TO 2009)
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the BMW 1 Series and turn our attention to the Ford Ka. Now in its second generation, this car remains a firm favourite with those wanting an entry-level car to run around in a town or city, or as a first vehicle. In this issue we are focusing on the first generation Ka which entered the market back in 1996 as a budget city car. A testament to its success is its longevity, with huge numbers sold for over a decade until it was replaced in 2009 with an updated model
New bottle design for capless fuel systems from Lucas Oil
Lucas Oil has reinvigorated its Deep Clean Fuel System Cleaner for petrol engines by making it even easier to use. The new design by adopted by the American firm has been developed with capless fuelling systems in mind, where it makes dispensing fuel additives from traditional bottles difficult without the use of an aperture-widening tool.
Garages advised not to rely on one diagnostic tool
Workshops need to invest in more than one piece of diagnostic equipment to survive says Launch UK.
Managing Director Dave Richards acknowledges that the independent aftermarket has come a long way in embracing diagnostic equipment, but it still needs further support in ensuring they have a full solution
Mini follows Mercedes lead for some of the independent SMR pie
Mini is aiming to take a piece of the service, maintenance and repair market away from the independent aftermarket in the same vein as Mercedes. It has launched its own free recovery service for motorists involved in an accident, which is available to all Mini owners irrespective of age of the vehicle.
IMI’s SkillAuto shortlisted for Worldskills UK award
The Institute of the Motoring Industry (IMI) has been nominated for the award of WorldSkills UK Partner of the Year. It is in recognition for the delivery of its SkillAuto competition last year and joins the British Florist Association and the National Skills Academy for Social Care on the shortlist, with the winner being announced at a ceremony on February 12.
PARTS ALLIANCE JOINS NEXUS AUTOMOTIVE INTERNATIONAL
The Parts Alliance has become a founder member of a new international distribution group called Nexus Automotive International. Branded as N!, the group covers Europe, the Middle East and Africa and will have its first suppliers conference in Geneva on March 5
TMD named Supplier of the Year by Autoparts UK
TMD Friction has won the accolade of Supplier of the Year 2013 from Autoparts UK. The large independent motor factor, which is part of the Arnold Clark Group, announced the winner of the trophy at its Burns Night celebrations, where Richard Gleghorn, Sales Manager at TMD Friction UK, picked up the commemorative award and a bottle of malt whisky.
First Line ties up exclusive deal to distribute CatLoc products
First Line has expanded the range by stocking a range protection for catalytic converters. An exclusive deal has been struck with CatLoc, the catalytic converter protection expert that allows The All Makes Specialist to stock 20 references to distribute to motor factors.
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