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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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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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Exol Lubricants makes "significant" update to popular engine oil

The oil now meets new standards that reflect the most recent advances in engine oil performance

06 January 2026

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“Proper industrial policy” vital for automotive to weather coming storms

Warning from economist Professor David Bailey came from the IAAF 2025 Annual Conference

18 December 2025

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Number of 'barely legal' tyres doubles on UK roads

Findings come as part of a new tyre check which involved a study of 58,000 random vehicles

18 December 2025

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TPS increases size of electric vehicle fleet

More than one in ten vehicles within its 680-strong fleet are electric

15 December 2025

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