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Garage Services Online to support Irish workshops at business growth event
Garage Services Online is showing its support for Irish workshops by joining leading industry figures at the upcoming Garage Business Growth Event on Saturday 2 August at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa in Cork.
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69% of drivers back EV road tax as fleets face rising bills
New research from Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that 69 per cent of UK motorists think it is fair for drivers of Electric Vehicle (EVs) to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), only 18 per cent supported this when Venson asked motorists the same question in 2022.
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Hella inspires work experience students
Hella recently welcomed two aspiring vehicle technicians from Banbury & Bicester College for a work experience placement at its Banbury facility, providing valuable insight into the realities of working in the automotive aftermarket.
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June new van sales fall for seventh month in a row
“June’s figures have seen a seventh consecutive month of decline for the new light commercial vehicle market, reflecting ongoing pressure on demand amid weak business confidence,” said Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT’s new van registration figures.
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Sharp decline for new motorcycle market as registrations dip -18.6%
“Consumer confidence continues to affect the motorcycle market” said Symon Cook, head of national motorcycle dealers association (NMDA), commenting on the latest figures published by MCIA.
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Valeo celebrates Wolverhampton College’s trophy triumph with student training day
Valeo Service UK recently welcomed students from Wolverhampton College to its headquarters in Redditch, celebrating their success in the prestigious Technicians Trophy event. The competition, held at Wolverhampton College, brought together teams from Wolverhampton College, Heart of Worcester College, and South and City College, with each entering two teams of four technicians.
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Garage Services Online to sponsor The Blend 2025
Garage Services Online has announced its sponsorship of The Blend 2025, the independent garage conference and networking event taking place on Saturday 18th October at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. Now in its sixth year, The Blend has become a key date in the diary for independent workshops, attracting over 300 attendees from across the UK and Ireland for a full day of expert-led talks and peer networking.
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New Emission control products from Klarius
Klarius Products has announced a number of new emission control components for nine different brands to further support the UK and European aftermarket automotive sector. The 19 parts released all meet or exceed the performance of the OE products and are estimated to cover in excess of 205,000 vehicles in the UK and over 1,100,000 in Europe.
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First Line adds 92 new parts
First Line Ltd. has expanded its product range with 92 new parts, further demonstrating its dedication to providing extensive aftermarket solutions for a broad spectrum of vehicle applications. The latest range expansion includes 37 additional parts in transmission, 29 in cables, 15 in steering and suspension, six in filters, three in friction and one each in cooling and lubrication.
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GSF Car Parts supports rising motorcycle star Ryan Frost
Motor factor GSF Car Parts has been delighted by the progress of rising motorcycle star Ryan Frost as the 2025 series of the British Talent Cup (BTC) unfolds.
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Green Flag equips patrols with Hella Gutmann mega macs S 20 diagnostics
National breakdown provider Green Flag is enhancing its roadside capabilities by rolling out Hella Gutmann’s new mega macs S 20 diagnostic tool across its owned fleet of patrol vehicles. Compact, powerful and easy to use, the S 20 supports Diagnostics over Internet Protocol (DoIP), CAN-FD, and offers built-in access to vehicle manufacturer security gateways – crucial for working on today’s cyber-secure vehicles.
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First Line prepares for summer demand surge in classic car components
As the classic car season gains momentum, First Line Ltd. is preparing for a surge in demand across its Borg & Beck classic product range, urging motor factors and workshops to ensure they’re stocked and ready for what’s expected to be a particularly busy summer of servicing and restoration. With thousands of heritage vehicles set to return to the roads, the market for OE-quality, precision-engineered components is heating up.
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Arnold Clark Autoparts launches EV courtesy car giveaway
One lucky Arnold Clark Autoparts trade customer is set to win the use of a brand-new electric courtesy car for a year through a brilliant prize draw the factor is running with the support of battery specialists Yuasa, with a host of other excellent electrical items up for grabs too.
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Motul celebrates two victories at Le Mans for second year running
The 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours proved to be a fruitful hunting ground for Motul, as cars lubricated with its products again took the honours in both the LMP2 and LMGT3 categories. Motul-lubricated partner teams, using the brand’s legendary 300V engine oil, took victory in the LMP2 category – with the number 43 Inter Europol Oreca 07 piloted by Jakub Smiechowski, Tom Dillman and Nick Yelloly – and in the LMGT3 category, with the #92 Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 R of Ryan Hardwick, Riccardo Pera and Richard Lietz.
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