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Danger alert as fake airbags seized in police raid

23 September 2024

City of London Police (CoLP) today confirmed three arrests over the sale of dangerous counterfeit car airbags — just weeks after Aftermarket revealed plans for… Read More

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July new car sales: Fifth consecutive month of decline

4 August 2022

New car sales dropped 9% in July according to the latest figures from the SMMT, hitting just 112,162 cars sold in what was the fifth… Read More

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New car sales up, but pandemic and semiconductor shortage still impacting

5 July 2021

New car sales were up 28% in June, with 186,128 sold during the month according to the latest figures from the SMMT, although the ongoing… Read More

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The measure of a car or van: IAAF campaigns on access to data

25 June 2021

The IAAF has teamed up with a pan-continental coalition representing the automotive aftermarket in Europe, including FIGIEFA, which is calling on the EU to accept… Read More

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Quick reaction

29 April 2021

BM Catalysts, UK manufacturer and exporter of catalytic converters, DPFs and front pipes, is no stranger to adapting rapidly to meet the ever-changing industry, consumer… Read More

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Start me up: VARTA talk batteries

15 May 2020

It comes as no surprise that many batteries are failing due to the extended downtime period during the recent difficult days of lockdown. VARTA is… Read More

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IGA publishes 2019 Garage Work Provider Report

2 May 2019

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has published its latest report into consumer facing websites that provide work to independent garages.The 2019 Garage Work Provider Report… Read More

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IGA publishes report investigating garage work providers

23 April 2018

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has published a study of consumer facing websites that provide work to independent garages for a fee.The 2018 Garage Work… Read More

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RMI calls on government to engage with industry

20 October 2017

Government must work to provide a stable environment for growth according to RMI chairman Peter Johnson, speaking at the RMI Annual Dinner in London last… Read More