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Safety warning as faulty Mannol Brake fluid still on sale

Standards body VLS has escalated the case as a consumer product safety issue

02 July 2024

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Test finds some aftermarket brake calipers are defective

Three new brands of calipers were tested and all failed to meet standards and critical tolerances

01 July 2024

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Parts supplier and manufacturer Elring Parts joins IAAF

Founded more than 140 years ago, Elring Parts is a seller of original quality parts, and premium end-to-end services

28 June 2024

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"Secure the future of the industry" next government challenged

National Body Repair Association has made the call ahead of the 4 July elections

26 June 2024

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Why transitioning to EVs is a money maker for garages

One of main keys to profitability is because ICE-only parts are suffering from a higher inflation rate compared to their EV counterparts

24 June 2024

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Pothole damage sees alloy repairs jump 58% in two years

The country’s main political parties vow to fill in potholes as part of their 4 July election pledges

21 June 2024

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GSF opens 10,000 sq ft Birmingham branch; Crawley, Southgate to follow

Located close to Birmingham city centre, it features a fleet of five vans, two bikes, and two electric Tuk Tuk-style bikes

20 June 2024

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Skills gap "a timebomb" for aftermarket, says GSF CEO

Steve Horne said a lack of workers was stifling the market’s potential and increasing costs for motorists

17 June 2024

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Legal hand car washes "outnumbered" by illegal sites as £2.5m in fines handed out

Home Office data revealed that 87 hand car washes across the UK were fined some £2.5 million for ‘right to work’ offences in 2023

13 June 2024

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Record visitor numbers at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

Over the two days, the event welcomed an impressive 5125 industry professionals at the NEC in Birmingham

12 June 2024

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