Retailer of the Year: Thompsons Ltd
Thompsons came out on top in the retailer category, however, for Director Julian Thompson simply being nominated for the award was seen as a victory by all concerned. “It came as a big surprise, and […]
March 2015
Small Motor Factor of the Year: Spartan Motor Factors
Spartan Motor Factors in Wales completed its hat-trick this year, which is no mean feat when you consider the business has only been trading for three years, and one of the three Company Directors Daniel […]
FIRST STAGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN TECHNICIAN SKILLS CONTEST
The first round of the annual Top Technician contest is over and the national skills competition has its first stage winners – 23 technicians from all corners of the UK working within dealer and independent workshops have scored […]
Large Factor of the Year: GMF Motor Factors
One of this year’s most hotly contested categories, the winner of Large Factor of the Year award was GMF Motor Factors. Started 20 years ago in Neath, the chain has grown as a member of […]
Supplier of the Year: Valeo Service
Winning the Supplier of the Year award represents 18 months of hard work for the man who heads up Valeo Service Phillip Everitt and his team in Redditch. It hasn’t been an easy transition as […]
Inside Line: Valeo
Valeo says a common issue with the Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0dci, Nissan Primastar X83 2.0dci and Renault Traffic 2.0dci is the belief that the radiator fitted has failed resulting in the engine over heating. The radiators returned all affect the second […]
Inside Line: Schaeffler
LuK Clutch When changing the clutch on these vehicles it is vitally important to check for any signs of oil contamination from inside the gearbox. Any leaks should then be rectified before the new clutch […]
Inside Line: Autoelectro
These vehicles are commonly affected due to numerous faults which cause the starter motor to burn out. Vehicle faults such as water leaking through the scuttle panel onto the fuel injectors, wiring loom damaged and […]
Inside Line: Dayco
Several of the 1.9-, 2.0- and 2.5-litre engines used across the Trafic/Vivaro/Primaster model range, in both petrol and diesel guise, are fitted with a Dayco High Tenacity (HT) or ‘white’ timing belt as their original […]
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