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IMI names first TechSafe Centre of Excellence

26 September 2022

BMW Group UK Academy in Berkshire has been named as the first IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence, recognising its use and promotion of IMI TechSafe… Read More

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Klarius: New exhausts

8 September 2022

Klarius has added 19 exhausts to its range, including replacement DPFs for the Volkswagen Crafter van (2011-2015), BMW X1 (2009-2010, 2013-2016), BMW 3 Series (2009-2010),… Read More

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Convertible opportunity?

22 August 2022

Garages in the North of England may be best placed to exploit the UK’s ongoing love affair with convertibles, new research has shown, with Mercedes-Benz… Read More

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Comline: Steering and suspension release

27 July 2022

Comline has added to its steering and suspension offering. Among the additions to the range is a ball joint for a Fiat Doblo 263 (2010-),… Read More

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New parts from First Line

22 July 2022

First Line has added 78 new references across the steering and suspension, filters, cooling, braking and clutches categories. Steering and suspension references added include a… Read More

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Cost of running EV leads to increase in GAP and warranty cover

8 July 2022

Demand for GAP insurance and extended warranties for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) such as EVs is increasing every year, a study has found.Intelligent Motoring, which… Read More

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Attack of the clones

22 June 2022

I hope you have been enjoying these recent articles. I would like to discuss something a little different with this issue’s case study, which will… Read More

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Comline: Steering and suspension release

14 June 2022

Comline has added to its steering and suspension offering. Among the additions to the range is a ball joint for a Fiat Doblo 263 (2010-),… Read More

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New parts from First Line

8 June 2022

First Line has added 78 new references across the steering and suspension, filters, cooling, braking and clutches categories. Steering and suspension references added include a… Read More

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Textar expands brake pad and disc range

25 May 2022

TMD’s Textar brand has launched 13 new brake pad part numbers and three new disc assemblies. The release covers a number of passenger car… Read More