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Counterfeit lubricant wave warning

30 January 2023

A increase in the availability of counterfeit vehicle lubricants is being predicted, as criminals look to exploit the cost of living crisis, garages are being… Read More

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Garages urged to highlight importance of oil changes to customers

3 January 2023

Garages will need to remind their customers about the importance of regular oil changes as the cost of living crisis bites, Lubricants trade body the… Read More

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Motul returns as Official Lubricant Partner of Classic Show

25 October 2022

Motul has returned as the Official Lubricant Partner of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with discovery+ taking place11 – 13 NovemberMotul’s presence will focus… Read More

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Motul and Castle Combe partnership races into 2022

15 July 2022

Motul and Castle Combe Circuit are continuing the partnership, with the oil brand back for another year as Official Lubricant Brand of both the race… Read More

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VLS: Marketing claims corrected

24 November 2021

A VLS cased closed recently after the organisation successfully worked with MPM Lubricants to clarify product claims. A number of MPM Lubricants claimed Mercedes-Benz approvals,… Read More

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Motul becomes Classic Motor Show Official Lubricant Partner

26 October 2021

Top Technician and Top Garage 2021 sponsor Motul has become Official Lubricant Partner of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with discovery+,The show is being… Read More

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New Chairman for VLS

24 September 2021

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has named Mike Bewsey as its new Chairman, taking over from Andrew Goddard, who has become Chairman of the… Read More

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Motul becomes official Castle Coombe lubricant partner

6 April 2021

Motul has become the Official Lubricant Brand of both the Castle Combe Race Circuit and the Castle Combe Racing Club. Meanwhile, the deal also sees… Read More

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Motul joins OESSA

22 February 2021

Motul has become the first lubricants company to be inducted into the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA), as it moves to position itself as… Read More

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VLS pivots to proactive testing approach

9 June 2020

The monitoring of lubricant standards is stepping up a gear in the UK, as the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) shifts from testing reactively following… Read More