rong>If your customers are fed up with people accidentally driving past and ripping off their wing mirrors, this unusual gadget could help. If nothing else, it will certainly catch people’s eye.

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is planning a comprehensive assessment of the state of the trade with a survey of all Independent Garage Association members.

DIAGNOS.co.uk has formally changed its name to Autologic Diagnostics, with immediate effect.

rong>Triple P – the performance division of Universal Automotive – has become a distributor for the Gulf range of lubes, with a selection of oils that cater for the many grades and viscosities across the UK vehicle parc.

TECHNICIAN David Massey has completed a grueling 200 mile trek across England and raised £3,000 for cardiac research in the process.

rong>The tool covers 13 VMs with OEBD functionality across each of the marques and, seven months after it was launched, TRW says demand for the scan unit is high across Europe.

THE COMMERCIAL Vehicle Show Partnership has announced the launch of the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show, to be held from 13th to 15th April next year.

AFTERMARKET likes to leave no stone unturned in its search for the latest and freshest ways to keep your business thriving.

HARDLY a moment goes by in the aftermarket without a discussion (or a full-blown argument!) about the Motor Industry Code Service and Repair Code (MISRC) raising its oily head.

rong>This brake bleeder can deal with all types of brake servicing work, including ABS systems with stability and traction control functions.

RICHARD Perriman has won the title of Top Technician 2009, after winning through three rounds of tough technical tests in the annual search for the UK's best vehicle repairer.

rong>This tool aims to take off where the previous Multi-Tester Pro (MTP) leaves off, offering multi-brand diagnostics on a wide range of vehicles.

rong>This kit comes complete with vacuum testing and one-man brake bleed functions.

rong>If you’re fed up of getting grotty in the workshop, these disposable wipes are a simple way to keep everything from your hands to your tools clean.

TECHNICIANS looking to boost their air con skills before the deadline for gaining mandatory qualifications could take advantage of a new training consultancy.

As part of plans to consolidate its position during 2009, Millers Oils has unveiled new-look silver packaging to replace its traditional black design

PICO Technology is hitting the road for its latest round of oscilloscope training courses.

This is one of the tools from the 'does what it says on the tin' school of product names.

PARTS supplier Motaquip is urging garage owners not to cut costs at the expense of securing a prosperous future.

rong>The company claims its selection of tyre changers and wheel balancers offer a “robust and reliable” option for garages, complete with a team of installation and aftersales demonstration engineers.

A FORMER shareholder in the firm Glow Plugs Direct is on the lookout for new UK distributors.

THE Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is set to purchase the Motor Vehicle Repairers Association (MVRA).

rong>This module puts additional repair information at your fingertips to take advantage of the growing market for air con service and repair work.

FOLLOWING publication of MP Gareth Thomas's open letter to service and repair workshops last week, website reader Vernon Taylor from Vernon Taylor Motor Engineer in Grantham, Lincolnshire, has been in touch.

rong>The company says its battery range now covers 98% cover of the UK’s two-wheeled market, including both sports and commuting bikes.

GOVERNMENT consumer minister Gareth Thomas has written an open letter to all car servicing businesses, calling on them to support the Motor Industry Service and Repair Code.

The remanufacturing company has unveiled new alternators for the Focus II and C-Max along with the Volvo S40 plus 1.6 and 2.0 diesel versions of the Mazda 3.

ORGANISERS of the ReMaTec exhibition in Amsterdam claim the global recession has created a surge in the demand for remanufactured goods.

rong>Laser says that following the introduction of its common rail flow meter kit, it realised its diesel engine compression tester was lacking the latest dummy diesel injectors and glow plugs.

CHRIS Wileman has become the 15,000th technician to attend one of Snap-on Diagnostic's TechEd seminars.

TOOLS and accessories firm Jack Sealey has issued a recall of selected fan heaters after a batch was found to pose a potential fire risk.

rong>Distributor FPS now offers a full range of Gates DriveAlign dampers (also known as TVDs) thanks to its status as the sole distributor for Gates products in the UK.

THE WEEKEND was a wonderful/terrible time for many, depending on which side of the footballing fence you sit on.

EURO Car Parts (ECP) has opened its latest branch in Ipswich with a 15-strong team of staff.

FOR THOSE who already knew the Italians could turn out an intriguing glass of wine and a stylishly figure-hugging frock, Autopromotec was a reminder that the country is a real force in technical innovation too.

rong>As customers’ cars get older, they’ll want to spend more money keeping them looking younger (it seems to work in the cosmetics industry!). That’s the thinking from Unique Products behind its latest accessory range.

GARAGES who work efficiently and invest in training and equipment will be able to increase their business, as car owners look for value for money, says the RMI's Independent Garage Association (IGA).

rong>A technical database (Hella DDS 100) has been combined with a diagnostic interface, giving information and diagnostics for more than 45 vehicle makes and around 33,500 models.

DENSO will launch a selection of new products into the UK market for the first time this June.

This oil was specially developed for vehicles with exhaust after treatment products and turbochargers.

THE AUTOPROMOTEC exhibition has officially opened in Italy, promising visitors a look-in on the latest technological developments within the aftermarket sector.

AUTODATA has brokered an alliance with Suzuki main dealers to help them tackle all-makes service and repair work.

These bright 6/12V batter chargers will go down well with anyone looking for a yellow colour scheme in their garage!

THE GOOD news for wholesalers of NGK spark plugs is that they could win a Bugatti Veyron worth more than £1.2 million thanks to the company's latest Milesmore sales incentive promotion.

rong>The surface finishing company is attempting to get ahead of its competitors with the claim that its products contain 25% more abrasives per litre than other leading brands.

A NOTTINGHAM tyre fitter swapped the forecourt for the fast lane after being chosen to switch tyres for racing stars Matt Neal and Jason Plato.

rong>Texa recently signed an agreement with the Piaggio Group meaning all Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Gilera workshops around the world will begin using the Navigator TXB diagnostic tool.

These fully-automated service units mean there's no need for manual shut-off valves, something Bosch says can prevent user errors and ensure work is safer and more effective.

BODY shop firm ClaimWatch is moving into the workshop sector with a marketing package for garages and MOT test stations.

SHELL Helix motor oils has scooped the title of Best Automotive Lube Range for 2009 from the Institute of Transport Management (ITM)