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Aftermarket leaders call for SERMI to be mandated

Mandating scheme would bring clarity and consistency, aftermarket leaders argue

29 January 2026

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ELTA acquires Cooling Components Limited

New acquisition will bring "significant investment and additional resources"

28 January 2026

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Aftermarket alarm over 'sledgehammer' crackdown on ghost plates

Blanket calls for a ban on 4D plates miss the point of the 'ghost plate' problem, say aftermarket leaders

27 January 2026

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£18k E-Type bonnet tops eBay UK's most expensive parts in 2025

Exotic engines were among the most expensive parts sold on eBay UK in 2025, but other components raised huge prices

27 January 2026

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SERMI given UK approval – a "landmark moment" for garages

The decision concludes a two-decade odyssey to provide a framework for secure access to vehicle security-related information

21 January 2026

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Worry as 'ghost' number plate usage rises - but what are they?

"Wild west" UK is one of the worst affected countries

20 January 2026

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Untapped potential in automatic gearbox servicing

More than half of UK garages do not regularly service automatic gearboxes, study finds

20 January 2026

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The Turbo Guy launches new Kiiro brand

New Kiiro brand aims to simplify parts acquisition for garages

20 January 2026

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Movers and shakers: new changes across the aftermarket

All the latest changes from across the sector, including new roles, promotions, and retirements

16 January 2026

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GSF plots 20 new branches this year

Motor factor opened its 200th branch in 2025

13 January 2026

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