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Snap-on Offers live online training for Fast-Track Intelligent Diagnostics tools

26 March 2021

Snap-on will be running a series of live online training sessions in April that will help them get up to speed with their new Fast-Track… Read More

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February car sales: Weakest since 1959 as lockdown #3 bites

4 March 2021

The impact of lockdown, with showrooms remaining shut since 5 January meant new car sales saw their weakest February since 1959 last month, according to… Read More

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UK car production: Weakest January since 2009

26 February 2021

UK car production dropped 27.3% in January to 86,052 units, according to the latest figures from the SMMT. The 32,262 fall made this… Read More

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Car sales in January: Worst new year start since 1970

4 February 2021

New car sales fell by 39.5% in January, with the 90,249 vehicles sold during the month providing the worst start to a year since 1970,… Read More

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Monte Carlo Rally recognition for UK techs and garages

26 January 2021

Over 2,000 techs and garages nominated in Castrol’s recent National Mechanics Month had the rare honour of having their names emblazoned on the side of… Read More

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Remanufactured major units from Ivor Searle

25 November 2020

Ivor Searle has an all makes programme of remanufactured petrol and diesel engines, cylinder heads, gearboxes and turbochargers for cars and LCVs. The range covers… Read More

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Castrol launches National Mechanics’ Month

5 November 2020

Castrol has launched National Mechanics’ Month, through which Castrol is inviting motorists to nominate their favourite local mechanic or garage. The campaign and competition is… Read More

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Firebreak douses demand in Wales as overall car sales fell in October

5 November 2020

New car sales were down again in October, with registrations falling 1.6% year-on-year according to the latest figures published today (Thursday 5 November) by the… Read More

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No new MOT exemption garages reassured

3 November 2020

Garages have continued to be reassured about the ongoing status of the MOT, with a new exemption firmly off the table according to DVSA, as… Read More

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Furlough goes as Job Support Scheme starts

30 October 2020

The furlough is set to end from tomorrow (Saturday 31 October), with the scheme being replaced by the Job Support Scheme from Sunday (1 November)… Read More