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The Motor Ombudsman plugs in new EV Garage Finder feature

27 November 2019

The Motor Ombudsman has launched a new search facility on its Garage Finder to allow drivers to easily find and identify accredited businesses that service… Read More

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Prepare for glory: Textar goes Spartan

19 August 2019

Textar has expanded its distribution network across South Wales with the addition of new stockist Spartan Motor Factors.Available across 12 locations, Spartan Motor Factors will… Read More

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30 May 2019

The automotive aftermarket can always use a boost, and there is nothing quite like a motor show to get anyone – everyone – to talk… Read More

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More focus on EV training says IMI

21 January 2019

This week the government has published its response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee report ‘Electric vehicles: driving the transition’, and the… Read More

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Servicesure network signs 500th member

8 November 2018

The Servicesure garage network has hit its second major milestone in a matter of weeks with Birmingham-based Manor Motor Company becoming the 500th member.The announcement… Read More

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Play through: NGK Northern Ireland annual golf day

2 October 2018

It may not have been the Ryder Cup, but competition was fierce when NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd held its 27th Northern Ireland annual golf… Read More

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IMI: UK garages unprepared for EV surge

7 September 2018

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), has voiced its concern for the safety of technicians after electric vehicle sales reach a record high.Electric and… Read More

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Garage sector motors ahead in survey

25 July 2018

An annual survey of 1,000 car owners conducted by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that consumers have an increasingly favourable perception of the vehicle service… Read More

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HELLA Hengst

19 January 2018

When it comes to filtration, both independent workshops and motor factors want a product that has a reputation for high quality, but is reasonably priced… Read More

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Trico Twitter competition extended

18 July 2017

Trico’s competition enabling garages and motor factors to win a power bank has been extended until the end of July. A power bank is a… Read More