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New Chair for VLS

25 September 2023

Jacquie Berryman has been named as the new Chair at The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), taking over from Mike Bewsey who has become President… Read More

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Positive conclusions for VLS gear oil investigations

26 June 2023

A number of gear oils and transmission fluids were recently had their blending changed following cases brought forward by the Verification of Lubricants Specifications (VLS)… Read More

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Counterfeit lubricant wave warning

30 January 2023

A increase in the availability of counterfeit vehicle lubricants is being predicted, as criminals look to exploit the cost of living crisis, garages are being… Read More

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Garages urged to highlight importance of oil changes to customers

3 January 2023

Garages will need to remind their customers about the importance of regular oil changes as the cost of living crisis bites, Lubricants trade body the… Read More

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VLS welcomes 2022 ACEA Heavy-Duty Engine Oil sequences

11 May 2022

The newly published 2022 edition of the ACEA Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines European market performance standards has been welcomed by UK independent trade body,… Read More

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VLS: Marketing claims corrected

24 November 2021

A VLS cased closed recently after the organisation successfully worked with MPM Lubricants to clarify product claims. A number of MPM Lubricants claimed Mercedes-Benz approvals,… Read More

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VLS clears product under investigation

29 September 2021

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has given a clean bill of health to a Mannol engine oil, following an investigation.VLS received a complaint regarding… Read More

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New Chairman for VLS

24 September 2021

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has named Mike Bewsey as its new Chairman, taking over from Andrew Goddard, who has become Chairman of the… Read More

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Additive advantage

6 July 2021

For any garage, finding new revenue streams is a key priority. Being able to increase your profit per vehicle makes business sense. But with so… Read More

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ACEA launch new 2021 sequences for light-duty vehicles

11 May 2021

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published the 2021 ACEA light-duty oil sequences. The ACEA sequences identify relevant performance standards for lubricants specifically tailored… Read More