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Big rewards from small investment reaps dividends for Yorkshire garage

3 May 2022

An independent VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda specialist has revealed how it maintains its position as one of the busiest independent garages in Yorkshire.IVC in… Read More

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VW springs service plan offer for the new season

28 March 2022

The ongoing trend that has seen vehicle manufacturers look to lock older vehicles into its franchised networks that might otherwise be looked after by the… Read More

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Schaeffler: New RepSet kits and more

26 January 2022

Schaeffler has released a number of new clutch, drive belt system, steering and suspension and thermal management products. These include a LuK RepSet clutch… Read More

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AS-PL starter

1 December 2021

A starter compatible with the Audi A1, Audi A3, Audi Q2, Seat Altea, Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Skoda Karoq, Skoda Octavia, VW Beetle, VW Caddy,… 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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Dayco grows sales team

1 July 2021

Dayco has increased its UK sales team through the appointment of Kevin Lee. Dayco’s National Sales Manager Steve Carolan commented: “Doncaster born and bred, Kevin… Read More

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Dayco release Golf Mk VII wheel bearing fitting video

20 May 2021

Dayco has released a wheel bearing installation video for the 2018 VW Golf Mark VII that complements a recent step-by-step guide published by the company. Read More

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GBG adds Autonoe engine oils

30 April 2021

Garage Buying Group (GBG) has introduced Autonoe engine oils, the second major product launch in as many weeks.Nineteen grades are each available in both 199… Read More

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HELLA new to range additions

22 March 2021

Hella headlight units, fog lights and spark plugs featured in the 23 new products introduced late in 2020. The company introduced 17 new headlight units… Read More

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TPS to sponsor British Rally Champion’s hat-trick title bid in new Volkswagen car

16 March 2021

TPS has signed up to sponsor current British Rally Champion Matt Edwards as he bids for a hat-trick of titles in a new Volkswagen rally… Read More