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Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the Mark VI Volkswagen Golf and turn our focus towards a popular MPV in its day, the Renault Espace

Following the success of its Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Awareness course, the Independent Garage Association has launched the second in its suite of on-site training courses – Diagnostics

Component manufacturer Gates has come up with a novel way of reducing warranty claims. Country Manager Taco Homan explains: “We’ve found that if people used the engine specific tools then the risk of potential failure declines a great deal. In fact, we find that where the specific timing tool kit has been used, we get 90 percent fewer claims.

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has found against Unipart Automotive’s ‘Stop Secret’ braking products online adverting campaign.

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is urging all suppliers and motor factors to air its experiences on accessing VM parts data. The rallying call comes as the European Commission (EC), survey assessing the market’s experience of obtaining repair and maintenance information, enters its final days

Comline has hosted its second golf day, as it continues to establish the event in the UK aftermarket and build on its success

Automotive software specialist Razoom has launched today its new cloud-based workshop management system available for the independent aftermarket

Buying group The Parts Alliance has acquired Worcestershire-based Bromsgrove Motor Factors (BMF) for an undisclosed sum.