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Did you EVA? Dealer scheme to drive up EV uptake reopens

13 October 2020

While many independent garages are still working on their EV capabilities, car dealers that are able to work on EVs are again receiving the Electric… Read More

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Pop-up Motor Show launches

12 October 2020

The British Motor Show is launching a series of portable ‘Pop-Up’ motor shows in the run-up to the big event in 2021, with the first… Read More

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WIN with First Line

24 September 2020

First Line is giving away ten packs of First Line and Borg & Beck branded floor mats – each pack has 100 floor mats that… Read More

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Be seeing you! MOKE relaunches in UK

16 September 2020

In a week that saw the Rule of Six imposed in the UK, echoing the character of Number Six in the cult 1960s TV series… Read More

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TRICO becomes First Brands Group

1 September 2020

TRICO has announced its new name, First Brands Group, along with the addition of two new brands, Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) and Champion Laboratories (Champ… Read More

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Dacia top of the MOT plops

15 June 2020

The car most likely to fail its first MOT is the Dacia Sandero, according to statistics.In a countdown derived from DVSA test figures, The Sun… Read More

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Diesel diagnostics for the workshop

11 May 2020

I’m mindful of several recent diagnostic topics that focused on cutting edge opportunities such as noise and vibration analysis. It also reminded me of the… Read More

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Top of the tests: JLM GDI Injector Cleaner

6 May 2020

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines perform better, are more economical and more environmentally friendly than indirect-injected petrol engines. However directly injected combustion engines become dirty… Read More

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Toyota First parts distribution moves back to normal

24 April 2020

Garages looking to source parts via Toyota First during the current COVID-19 lockdown situation are set to find the process back on a more usual… Read More

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First Line: Oil sumps

12 March 2020

First Line offers a range of more than 20 oil sumps that cater for the most popular applications. The range is manufactured using aluminium or… Read More