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"Cause for alarm" as number of motorists caught in unsafe vehicles spikes

Number of people caught driving unsafe vehicles doubled last year – with tyres the most common issue

13 August 2025

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Call for MOT fee cap increase as current limit “far too low”

Cap of £54.85 has been in place since 2010; a level said by many workshops to be unsustainable for the work required

12 August 2025

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Valeo replaces paper instructions with QR codes

QR codes save on packaging and are intended to "make life easier for technicians"

12 August 2025

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GSF Car Parts opens new 'satellite' branch in Morpeth

Site to the north of Newcastle is intended to broaden the motor factor's coverage in the city and neighbouring towns

12 August 2025

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"Exceptional" cancer survivor named RAC Mobile Mechanic of the Year

Leicester-based Kimberlin beat more than 250 other RAC Mobile Mechanics to the honour

07 August 2025

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SDL Car Parts expands with new site

The brand says the opening of its 13th branch marks a significant milestone in its 47-year history

05 August 2025

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How does the aftermarket attract more women? We ask the experts

In 2016 just one per cent of the workforce were women – now its 18.6%, but "more still needs to be done"

30 July 2025

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Nominate the rising stars of the aftermarket in new Autocar awards

The awards will return in November following a successful launch earlier this year - and this time will champion new talent in the industry

30 July 2025

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GSF opens another branch - this time its second in Nottingham

The opening comes just two weeks after GSF celebrated its 200th store opening

28 July 2025

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LKQ announces further cost cuts as profits drop in difficult quarter

US-based bosses blamed the profits drop on difficult trading conditions, especially in Europe

25 July 2025

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