15 Nov 2026
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Easier mountain your bike

A few months ago, Aftermarket reported on the booming market for towbar installation work. Now, towbar manufacturer Bosal has come up with another potential aftermarket… Read More

Products

ECP brings you to a halt

rong>A comprehensive range of remanufactured Pagid brake calipers featuring brand new pistons and sliders are now supplied by Euro Car Parts.  The units go through… Read More

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Software update release

Texa has just released version 36 of its IDC3 software for cars, which includes new wiring diagrams for various marques including Audi, BMW, Fiat, Ford,… Read More

NEWS

Budget reaction

NEVILLE Briggs, managing director of dealer management system provider Pinewood, says the planned hike in VAT will affect both business and consumer confidence. Read More

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Budget support

VAT will rise from 17.5% to 20% in January, chancellor George Osborne has announced as part of a huge package of tax increases and spending… Read More

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Cat expansion

BM CATALYSTS has announced a £6m expansion plan and the start of a second UK manufacturing plant. Read More

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People news

PARTS distributor Universal Automotive has appointed Ian Hughes as its business development manager for the south west of England. Read More

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Reman revisions

PLANS for national remanufacturing standards could end the confusion between refurbished, recycled and reconditioned products says Brian Ludford, secretary of the UK’s Federation of Engine… Read More

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Solid deal

JAPANESE and Korean parts supplier Solid Auto has experienced an “encouraging response” after joining forces with the United Aftermarket Network (UAN) buying group. Read More