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Optima C5 oil gains Opel/Vauxhall approval

30 May 2023

Exol Lubricants’ Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20, a fully synthetic, low SAPS engine oil designed for use in a variety of modern petrol and diesel engine… Read More

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SMP Europe warns against low-quality/counterfeit EGR valves

9 March 2023

Low quality EGR valves should be avoided by garages to prevent long term engine issues being created by accident, SMP Europe has warned, and workshops… Read More

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NFDA “severely concerned” by London ULEZ scrappage scheme

1 February 2023

The NFDA has decried the launch of a £110 million vehicle scrappage scheme that will coincide with expansion of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in… Read More

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ULEZ Scrappage scheme for London announced

31 January 2023

Garages in and around London could soon customers’ older vehicles disappear from the roads with the announcement of a £110 million scrappage scheme designed to… Read More

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Machine Mart: Clarke Trolley Jacks

14 November 2022

A range of Clarke Trolley Jacks is available from Machine Mart. The Clarke CTJ3000GB 3 Tonne Trolley Jack provides a lifting capacity of 3 tonnes. 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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London ULEZ expansion: Garages concerned

29 July 2022

Plans to extend London’s Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) next year, are meeting with fierce opposition from businesses in the capital, a survey from the Independent… Read More

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EVs and hybrids surge in popularity over last 12 months

27 July 2021

11% of drivers planning to change their car expect its replacement to be fully electric, up from 8% in 2020 according to new research. When… Read More

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Exol Optima C4 LSR 5W-30 low SAPS engine oil

6 May 2020

Exol Lubricants has introduced Optima C4 LSR 5W-30, a fully synthetic low SAPS multigrade engine oil. Meeting the latest ACEA C3 & C4, Renault RN0720… Read More

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Lucas Oil – Low Viscosity Stabilizer

29 April 2020

Lucas Oil has launched a new engine oil additive. Low Viscosity Stabilizer is a synthetic additive that aims to help to control emissions, restore lost… Read More