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21 January 2021

2,700 tonnes of assorted metals were saved within Bosch by remanufacturing starters and alternators in 2019 alone. It would take 590,000 beech trees to absorb… Read More

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Back to school; IMI style

20 January 2021

The IMI has collated free downloadable education lesson plans, resources and fun activities for parents dealing with Lockdown #3 home schooling. The content puts both careers… Read More

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Lockdown#3 prompts surge in GMS take-up

20 January 2021

With Lockdown #3 rolling on, GMS provides are reporting a surge in garages looking to switch to online systems that enable remote access.Leo Freebairn of TechMan… Read More

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Digital transformation top of 2021 agenda says LKQ Euro Car Parts

19 January 2021

29% of independent garages still turn away modern vehicles because they don’t have the skills or equipment to work on them according to a recent… Read More

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88% of garages offering MOT pick-up/drop-off

18 January 2021

88% of independent garages are offering MOT collection and delivery services for clinically extremely vulnerable and self-isolating people, according to new research.The survey, carried out… Read More

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SilverCloud on Blue Monday: More support from Ben

18 January 2021

Ben has chosen the third Monday in January, dubbed ‘Blue Monday’ in recent years, to launch its new offering of free fast-track access to mental… Read More

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EAG reaffirms opening in Lockdown 3.0

15 January 2021

Excel Automotive Group (EAG) is the latest supplier to confirm that it will remain open during the UK’s current lockdown. As motor factors and… Read More

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Get more in February with NGK glow plugs

15 January 2021

NGK’s BoxClever glow plug offer is coming back in February, with members of its loyalty scheme again receiving a special 50 prize points for each… Read More

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MOT/servicing bookings up 80%

15 January 2021

Demand for MOTs and services was seen to increase by 80% in some quarters last week following the announcement of a third national lockdown, with… Read More

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IGA COVID-19 Garage Guide launched

14 January 2021

The IGA has released the Garage Guide to Working During COVID-19, to help independent garages through the latest lockdown and beyond. IGA Chief Executive Stuart… Read More