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Aftermarket alarm over 'sledgehammer' crackdown on ghost plates

Blanket calls for a ban on 4D plates miss the point of the 'ghost plate' problem, say aftermarket leaders

27 January 2026

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£18k E-Type bonnet tops eBay UK's most expensive parts in 2025

Exotic engines were among the most expensive parts sold on eBay UK in 2025, but other components raised huge prices

27 January 2026

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SERMI given UK approval – a "landmark moment" for garages

The decision concludes a two-decade odyssey to provide a framework for secure access to vehicle security-related information

21 January 2026

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Worry as 'ghost' number plate usage rises - but what are they?

"Wild west" UK is one of the worst affected countries

20 January 2026

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Untapped potential in automatic gearbox servicing

More than half of UK garages do not regularly service automatic gearboxes, study finds

20 January 2026

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The Turbo Guy launches new Kiiro brand

New Kiiro brand aims to simplify parts acquisition for garages

20 January 2026

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CAT Awards 2026: Public voting now closed

There are 12 awards up for grabs – and three winners are chosen by you!

16 January 2026

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GSF plots 20 new branches this year

Motor factor opened its 200th branch in 2025

13 January 2026

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Ford slashes prices on OEM parts for older cars

Discounts of up to 25% can be had on original parts for Fords built until 2019

13 January 2026

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LKQ branches donate more than £46k to charities in 2025

Cash was handed out to sports teams, hospitals, community schemes and more

06 January 2026

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