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‘Hairy Strikers’ hit the garage
28 March 2013AN UNLIKELY alliance between Unipart Car Care Centres and Sky Sports has been formed as part of a new marketing ploy.UCCC has created the ‘You’ll… Read More
Reman firm wants your views
28 March 2013COMPONENT remanufacturer ACtronics has launched a survey aimed at all garages, both independents and dealerships.The firm says the purpose of the survey is to try… Read More
Six Top Techs
25 March 2013The semi-finals of Top Technician 2013 have taken place at the Delphi Technical Training Centre in Warwick.The six finalists are:www.toptechnician.co.uk… Read More
Motor trade reacts to budget
21 March 2013Reactions to the budget across the motor industry have been mixed, with several big firms citing the freeze in fuel duty as the most significant… Read More
Europe plans MOT test/repair centre divide
19 March 2013A PROPOSAL from the European Commission could see garages with MOT test lanes banned from repairing vehicles that have failed the test.Under the draft proposal… Read More
Reman case could set precedent
15 March 2013A Supreme Court ruling could make it easier for the aftermarket to remanufacture an OEM’s product without the risk of being sued, according to Withers… Read More
Top Technician 2013: Final 12 announced
15 March 2013The following 12 technicians have triumphed in two challenging theory papers and now face the Top Technician semi-finals at the Delphi training centre in Leamington… Read More
SkillAuto underway
15 March 2013THE search for the UK’s best young automotive talent is now underway, with the opening of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI’s) SkillAuto competition. … Read More
MOT rule changes
7 March 2013VARIOUS MOT test changes will be introduced on March 20 according to VOSA.The changes are to comply with new European requirements on roadworthiness and include… Read More