15 Nov 2026
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Report examines ATA value

A report has been published that assesses the impact of the IMI’s skills accreditation programme, known as Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA). The research covered accreditation… Read More

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Manbat moves down the road

After 13 years at Grange Business Park, Manbat – the UK’s largest battery distributor – has relocated its Shrewsbury HQ 500 yards further along Lancaster… Read More

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Young tech joins Team UK

Newly-qualified technician, John Couldridge, has secured a much-coveted place on Team UK at WorldSkills London 2011 where he will compete within the ‘Automobile Technology’ skills… Read More

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RAC sold in £1bn deal

Motoring organisation, RAC is set to be sold to a private equity group in a deal worth around £1bn.The operation was bought by insurance giant… Read More

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First MOT failure

Suspension component failures are the mechanical ‘three-year glitch’ most likely to cause a car to fail its first MOT, according to an insurance company.Warranty Direct… Read More

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Changing suits at Denso

There’s a new suit at one of the OE manufacturers. Mr. Yoshikazu Makino takes over the position of president and CEO of Denso International  in… Read More

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Comline around the clock

PARTS supplier Comline, has announced that the addition of an overnight third shift, which changes its warehouse into a 24 hour operation, has resulted in… Read More