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VLS urges ‘vigilance’ amid rise in lubricant standard cases

12 November 2024

Technicians have been warned to stay vigilant when choosing lubricants for workshops, after the lubricant industry’s standards organisation reported a 34% spike in its investigations… Read More

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IGA: SERMI Scheme enrolment open

1 August 2023

Enrolment for the Security-related Repair Maintenance Information (SERMI) scheme being run by the IGA is now open. All UK Independent Operators (IO’s) and Remote Service… Read More

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Exol: Additional quality standards for Optima

30 November 2022

A change of the performance additive in Exol Lubricants’ Optima LSBM 0W-30 engine oil has enabled the company to claim three further quality standards as… Read More

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IMI names first TechSafe Centre of Excellence

26 September 2022

BMW Group UK Academy in Berkshire has been named as the first IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence, recognising its use and promotion of IMI TechSafe… Read More

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Report: Common repair standards required for EVs

25 July 2022

Common crash repair standards for EVs are going to be vital going forward, a new report looking at the impact on bodyshops and the insurance… Read More

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VLS: New relationship with Bucks and Surrey Trading Standards

30 November 2020

Oil trade body Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has entered into a Primary Authority partnership with Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards, through which it will provide… Read More

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VLS pivots to proactive testing approach

9 June 2020

The monitoring of lubricant standards is stepping up a gear in the UK, as the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) shifts from testing reactively following… Read More

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IMI delivers remote apprentice EPA under lockdown

5 May 2020

The IMI recently delivered the first end point assessment (EPA) in the sector using remote technology, and the organisation now intends to roll… Read More

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New ‘A’ Class exhausts added to Klarius range

28 December 2018

15 new exhausts have just been added to the existing Klarius range. Popular European hatchback models feature strongly in this new-to-range release. Those looking to… Read More