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“Business as usual” says SMP Europe

14 January 2021

SMP Europe says it is business as usual despite the latest lockdown, and the company is continuing to operate as normal following the latest lockdown,… Read More

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HELLA presents new film

11 December 2020

HELLA has produced a new film to highlight what it does for independent garages, including free services such as HELLA TECH WORLD. Commenting on the… Read More

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Communicating essentials

30 October 2020

We all know customers are one of the key elements of any thriving garage business and if you do not keep them satisfied, they will… Read More

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Pod life…

14 October 2020

Driven by the change in the way people consume television programmes, which has seen a significant shift to on-demand services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and… Read More

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Garage Services offering from LKQ ECP to help independents diversify

2 September 2020

LKQ Euro Car Parts is launching a new Garage Services programme with a view to helping independents increase their opportunity to generate revenue by offering… Read More

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Frank Oz: Part two

15 July 2020

I find it difficult to comprehend the events of the last month since returning from Australia. The temptation to write exclusively about Covid-19 and the… Read More

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Hotline bling: Schaeffler REPEXPERT phone number changes

8 June 2020

Schaeffler has updated its telecoms system, and as a result of thee change there is a new REPEXPERT Hotline number.The new REPXPERT Hotline number for… Read More

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MOT exemption: 78% drop in tests being performed

24 April 2020

The MOT exemption granted to motorists due to the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a 78% drop in the number of MOT tests being… Read More

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Ben increases mental health services provision

20 January 2020

Ben is increasing and enhancing its range of digital services for automotive industry people seeking support with mental health and wellbeing issues including stress, anxiety… Read More

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Malvern garage becomes 100th new Servicesure site for 2018

26 September 2018

Malvern-based Daniels Vehicle Services has become the 100th garage to join the Servicesure garage network in 2018.This century of sign-ups, achieved in less than nine… Read More