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The Motor Ombudsman joins forces with AA Approved Garages

26 July 2023

The Motor Ombudsman has teamed up with AA Approved Garages, with members of the network being invited to apply for Motor Ombudsman accreditation when joining… Read More

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Point S runs first IMI-Approved training course

4 July 2023

Point S Tyre & Autocare recently ran its first IMI approved training course for members of its network since gaining IMI Approved centre status in… Read More

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IMI Approved Centre status for Point S

7 March 2023

Point S Tyre & Autocare has received IMI Approved Centre status, which it sees as a vital step on the road towards becoming Europe’s largest… Read More

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Optima oil gains JLR approval

20 September 2022

Exol Lubricants’ Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 fully synthetic, low SAPS engine oil has been formally approved for use by Jaguar Land Rover. It meets JLR’s… Read More

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Free TechMan GMS licence for ECP customers and RAC-Approved garages

23 November 2021

Garages that buy parts from LKQ Euro Car Parts or have become an RAC-Approved centre can now access a reduced rate– and in many free… Read More

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Road to recovery: Apprenticeship support crucial says IMI

25 February 2021

Support for apprenticeships will be crucial as the automotive sector ramps up to help the country emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic according to the… Read More

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LIQUI MOLY: Top Tec

30 July 2019

As is increasingly common across the car parc, the latest car engines from Mercedes-Benz require special lubrication. The Top Tec 6300 0W-20 from LIQUI MOLY… Read More

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Exol releases synthetic oil

14 May 2018

Exol Lubricants has launched dexos2 approved Optima LSGM 5W-30, a new generation fully synthetic multi-grade engine oil, helping to reduce fuel consumption while ensuring maximum… Read More

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SO FAR… so good

24 March 2018

You may have read about some of the challenges that the aftermarket has faced over the last year or two as part of the vehicle… Read More

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CMA decides on ECP/Andrew Page merger

31 October 2017

Euro Car Parts’ acquisition of Andrew Page has been approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), subject to the sale of nine depots.The CMA… Read More