WAI signs agreement with Motus to expand into South African market
The move will “further expand the number of solutions we bring to the global aftermarket”
Product
Safety warning as faulty Mannol Brake fluid still on sale
Standards body VLS has escalated the case as a consumer product safety issue
Test finds some aftermarket brake calipers are defective
Three new brands of calipers were tested and all failed to meet standards and critical tolerances
Juratek awarded Premier Data Supplier status by TecDoc
The quality standard requires a company to meet 13 targets and have a minimum 99% degree of accuracy
Fraudsters guilty of selling knock-off aftermarket parts in UK
Group used Amazon as platform for its products
INVESTIGATION: Thousands using near-ineffective tyres on UK roads
CAT/Ebay analysis finds out how dangerous well-used tyres are on UK’s wet, wintery roads
TPS unveils future-proofing electrification plan
This master plan centres around electric vehicle parts, staff and technician training
TMD Friction completes sale to German-based Aequita
Move hailed as “best opportunity” for brake firm to grow “independently”
Additive use rises due to “overpriced” fuel
Fuel prices at forecourts across the country remain high, with further increases expected
JLR partners with eBay in parts push for classic models
The new online stores follows a push from the retailer to take a chunk of the aftermarket sector
NEWS
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