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Did you EVA? Dealer scheme to drive up EV uptake reopens

13 October 2020

While many independent garages are still working on their EV capabilities, car dealers that are able to work on EVs are again receiving the Electric… Read More

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UK unemployment running at highest rate in three years, redundancies highest since 2009

13 October 2020

While garages continue to be busy as a result of the MOT backlog created by the exemption, they could see more and more customers forced… Read More

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NGK employee completes charity marathon

6 October 2020

NGK employee Stuart Bayne has succesfully completed the Virgin Money London Marathon, finishing the 26-2-mile coure in just over five hours.Stuart, who is Sales Manager… Read More

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State pension age rises to 66

6 October 2020

Some mechanics may find themselves working for a little longer before they can retire, as the UK state pension age rises to 66.From today (Tuesday… Read More

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Safe Harbour Scheme seeks to secure automotive supply chain

29 September 2020

The SMMT has today (Tuesday 29 September) launched a new scheme that allows multiple parts companies to come together to support critical suppliers without falling… Read More

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SMMT to support apprenticeships via new COVID-19 salary support scheme

28 September 2020

The SMMT Charitable Trust Fund (SCTF) has today (Monday 28 September) launched the SMMT Apprentice Support Programme, a £100,000 investment designed to help safeguard the… Read More

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Snap-on reiterates commitment to training

28 September 2020

With opportunities for technical training limited during the Coronavirus crisis, Snap-on has reiterated its commitment to automotive industry skills development with a range of… Read More

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UK car manufacturing down 44.6% in August

25 September 2020

UK car production was down 44.6% in August, as reduced demand for new cars resulting from Coronavirus fed back to production lines.According to figures released… Read More

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Autogem unveils I-sensor Pro TPMS device

18 September 2020

Autogem has released a new TPMS handheld device. The I-sensor Pro features Wi-Fi connectivity, wireless Bluetooth and an integrated auto-focus camera, allowing for rapid tyre… Read More

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Yuasa giving away free snack pack with battery orders

17 September 2020

Hungry mechanics may be happy to learn that Yuasa have launched a free snack pack scheme. Technicians can now get their hands on a pack… Read More