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Computer says “oh no” -Online car maintenance queries up 87% as lockdown eases

5 June 2020

Garages may be able to pinpoint the kind of post-lockdown work coming through the door, with new research showing that online searches for how to… Read More

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COVID-19: Brakes start to come off for Brembo

28 April 2020

This morning in Italy (Tuesday 28 April), Brembo has resumed some activities in its Curno, Mapello and Sellero plants. Operations were temporarily suspended on 16… Read More

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MOT Connectivity: Time for an equipment upgrade

31 March 2020

The last 18 months have seen several changes to MOT rules come into force across the UK, affecting both brakes and emissions. There is more… Read More

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100 year old garage among first ‘City Brakes’ winners

27 March 2018

The Parts Alliance’s ‘City Brakes’ promotion, which runs until the end of April, has found some of the 25 garages set to win luxury trips… Read More

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Avoid screeching with Pagid Cera Tec

16 October 2017

Created to work best with Pagid OE quality braking components, Pagid Cera Tec helps facilitate brake assembly and protect against scratching and corrosion. The copper-free… Read More

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The Parts Alliance announce new ‘Best of Brakes’ promotion

30 August 2017

The Parts Alliance has teamed up with Delphi for the second time in 2017 to run their new ‘Best of Brakes’ promotion.‘Best of Brakes’ aims… Read More

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Get your coat on

2 February 2017

MEYLE has made further refinements to its MEYLE-PD brake disc (fourth generation) with its high-tech coating. A cutting-edge coating technique offers advanced corrosion protection.MEYLE coating… Read More

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Coating the discs

27 December 2016

Following the launch of its latest ‘True Originals’ campaign, TRW Aftermarket is highlighting the different brake disc propositions it offers to garages.For more powerful engines,… Read More

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If the shoe fits…

15 December 2016

Did you know that Pagid Brake Shoe Pro Kits can save a garage up to 50% fitment time as all of the components are pre-assembled?… Read More

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Reducing the noise

17 November 2016

TMD Friction has launched the Mintex FIT Shim, designed and developed for the aftermarket to effectively dampen brake noise.The Floating Isolation Technology (FIT) used within… Read More