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Oils with VM approval: Are they worth a premium?

Are 'approved' lubricants a technical necessity, or is the customer just paying for the name? By Simon Michell

04 October 2022

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Turning lead into Platinum

Chris Taylor, founder of Platinum Batteries, recalls his journey to the top through thick and thin

29 September 2022

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BMW Academy anointed IMI 'Centre of Excellence'

Inaugural award recognises the achievements of the facility

27 September 2022

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Staff 'poaching' leaves garage owners coy about technician numbers

Fierce competition for skilled employees has led workshops to clamp down on publicity, because the risk of losing qualified staff is simply too great

26 September 2022

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'Mini Budget': Comment from ECP's Hamilton

CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts pens his thoughts about this morning's statement from the Chancellor

23 September 2022

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Transparency and Reform of Companies House

Companies House is to undergo much-needed reform. Find out how this affects your business

25 August 2022

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Morris Lubricants hire Guy Martin for training videos

Celebrity motorbike racer promotes firm in five short films.

08 August 2022

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The possibilities of remanufacturing EV batteries

Arnd Franz, CEO of LKQ Europe explores the aftermarket possibilities of rebuilding traction packs

27 June 2022

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FLP Group opens training centre

Refinish product manufacturer founds product demo and training facility

05 May 2022

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Minimum Wage: Employers must pay properly

A number of aftermarket businesses have been caught out through NMW legislation and publicly shamed. What are the rules that they must follow?

01 April 2022

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