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New starters and alternators from Autoelectro

16 May 2022

Autoelectro has released a number of new-to-range references. Starter motor part numbers include examples for the Mazda 2 1.5 petrol (2015-), Audi A4 1.8… Read More

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VLS welcomes 2022 ACEA Heavy-Duty Engine Oil sequences

11 May 2022

The newly published 2022 edition of the ACEA Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines European market performance standards has been welcomed by UK independent trade body,… Read More

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UK used car market grows 5.1% in Q1 2022

10 May 2022

The UK’s used car market increased 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor… Read More

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New car sales drop due to ongoing supply constraints

5 May 2022

New car sales were down 15.8% in April according to the latest figures from the SMMT, with the ongoing semiconductor shortage constraining deliveries and a… Read More

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National Refrigerants: R1234yf

3 May 2022

Legislation introduced in January 2017 meant all carmakers in Europe had to introduce new technology to reduce the global warming potential (GWP) of the… Read More

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The new power generation: Learner drivers keen on EVs poll reveals

3 May 2022

42% of learner drivers would favour an EV or hybrid as their first car, a new YouGov survey commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed.26%… Read More

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Investment philosophy reaps dividends for North Yorkshire garage

13 April 2022

An independent garage in North Yorkshire is reaping the rewards of its investment philosophy as it emerges from the unprecedented challenges of the last two… Read More

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AS-PL: New alternator

6 April 2022

AS-PL has introduced another new alternator. The alternator has an index number A0480S and is the product of the AS brand, belonging to the Standard… Read More

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Nissens introduces oil cooler assemblies

6 April 2022

Nissens Automotive has added plug-and-play oil coolers to its range that come with additional components such as an oil filter and housing. The new… Read More

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New exhausts from Klarius

6 April 2022

Klarius Products has released 28 new exhausts, including full systems to fit the Ford C-Max. Nissan vehicles covered include the Qashqai 1.6 (2011-2013) and… Read More