15 Nov 2026
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Spring Autojumble

ARE YOU searching for a long-deleted part? Anyone trying to track down a rare bargain will be pleased to hear that the Beaulieu Spring Autojumble… Read More

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Exhaust deal

FAST-FIT chain National Tyres and Autocare has chosen to stock exhausts from a sole supplier. A decision has been taken to solely fit products from… Read More

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Pushing dealers

INDUSTRYbodies SMMT and the RMI are set to join forces to ‘dispel myths’ regarding franchised dealers and their service offering.The plan was announced at a… Read More

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Ready for electric

A NEW survey appears to show that the number of people considering buying a plug-in hybrid or battery electric car as their next vehicle purchase… Read More

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‘NO MOT’ for pre-war

THE REQUIREMENT to have an annual MOT test for pre-war cars may be scrapped following a meeting held between Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, Conservative MP… Read More

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Bentley visit

The company has a well-regarded apprentice scheme. At any given time, there are approximately 50 new techs following a three or four year training programme… Read More

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Supermarket tyres

A deal has been signed between Tesco and online tyre retailer Blackcircles.The partnership will see the supermarket giant link to the tyre chain’s website under… Read More

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Febi buy Blue Print

/>Car parts supplier ADL has been taken over by the Febi Bilstein Group in a deal for an undisclosed s />ADL, best known for its… Read More

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Vauxhall Statement

Contrary to a number of media reports, the Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty advertising campaign has not been banned.In a statement, the vehicle manufacturer said: “The ASA… Read More