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Parts shipping: The riddle of steel?

28 November 2023

For years, automotive parts have been shipped in cardboard or wood containers, custom-made for the task, and packed in paper or plastic-based material for protection. Read More

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KNIPEX: X18 Tool Backpack

19 October 2023

KNIPEX has released a new tool backpack, suitable for mobile technicians. The Modular X18 tool backpack, made from recycled synthetic fibre, is splash-proof. As a… Read More

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UK automotive sector calls for cross-party EV industrial strategy

27 June 2023

The launch of “Manifesto 2030: Automotive growth for a zero emission future” at the annual SMMT International Summit in London, has seen the body, on… Read More

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First Line expands ranges

28 February 2023

First Line recently added 91 new references, with wheel bearing references covering Ford’s Kuga, Puma and Focus. Steering and suspension parts were made available for… Read More

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Hide and seek

22 September 2022

Vehicles will always experience faults; It is inevitable. However, some choose not to repair the fault. They would rather play games by changing the ECM’s… Read More

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UK car production: Worst since 1956

27 January 2022

UK car production in 2021 was the lowest since 1956 according to the latest figures from the SMMT, eclipsing even 2020 as the effect off… Read More

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Production record for LIQUI MOLY

11 January 2022

LIQUI MOLY produced 105,000 tonnes of lubricant in 2021, 27% more than during 2020, and it was also the first time the company had passed… Read More

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VLS clears product under investigation

29 September 2021

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has given a clean bill of health to a Mannol engine oil, following an investigation.VLS received a complaint regarding… Read More

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Blast from the past courtesy of Banner

11 March 2021

Banner has produced 20 retro 1950s promotional plaques that will be made available to customers of the battery company. Commenting on the look and appeal… Read More

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Cheque cheek? Garage scammed by “thoroughly dishonest” mechanic

16 February 2021

A garage that was conned out of £1,060 in a cheque fraud perpetrated by one of its mechanics saw the scammer sentenced recently.Carmarthen-based Geraint Jones… Read More