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NGK signs deal with UAN
18 August 2011Automotive buying group, United Aftermarket Network Ltd (UAN) has appointed NGK Spark Plugs (UK) as the sole supplier of spark and glow plugs.The agreement was… Read More
Welding in the classroom
17 August 2011Welding supplies firm Weldability-Sif has joined a local initiave to teach young people key skills – in this case, welding.The firm has donated tools and… Read More
EquipAuto return
17 August 2011France’s largest aftermarket trade show is back between October 11-15 and show organisers promise it to be bigger than ever – despite having a tighter… Read More
1link deal for Autoglass
17 August 2011Replacement vehicle glass company Autoglass has signed up to fleet booking service 1link.The service is used primarily by fleet managers that want to book servicing… Read More
4-2-2: HiQ joins campaign
11 August 2011The HiQ fast fit network has slammed the Government over controversial plans to relax its laws on MOT testing, declaring: “The pockets of motorists will… Read More
Bandvulc blaze
10 August 2011A blaze tore through a tyre plant on Friday.More than 40 firefighters were called to tackle the situation at the Bandvulc tyre recycling plant on… Read More
Mileage advert ‘degrading’
10 August 2011Consumer watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority have found that a so-called ‘mileage correction’ firm has produced a billboard advert considered to be degrading to women.The… Read More
Senna sale
5 August 2011A HUGE Airfix sculpture of Ayrton Senna’s McLaren MP4/6, from his last season as World Champion, goes under the auctioneer’s hammer at the Nurburgring sale… Read More
Top young techs
5 August 2011FIVE young technicians from across the UK have emerged as among the best in their respective trades, winning gold medals in the national automotive skills… Read More