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Schaeffler sponsored the winning player trophy plus a hole at the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) golf day, as well as entering a team for the event. Schaeffler was proud to sponsor a hole plus the individual winner’s trophy at the IAAF Golf Day 2025, which took place on the PGA National course at the Belfry Hotel and Spa on 28 August.
With winter and darker nights just around the corner, QUIXX is urging drivers to look at their headlights to see if they’re producing optimum light output. This is also the ideal time for factors, retailers and workshops to stock up and look at the fantastic upselling opportunity headlight restoration kits create.
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Seven out of 10 car dealers (70 per cent) say the September registration plate change is less important to the motor industry than it used to be. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 53 per cent think motorists now care less about driving on the latest plate, and 31 per cent that most don’t even know the newest plate number.
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As modern vehicles become more advanced, so too does the technology behind their most critical safety systems. One such innovation, often overlooked but essential, is the brake wear lead. Borg & Beck, from First Line Ltd., is helping garages stay one step ahead with a high-quality, OE-matching range of brake wear leads designed to meet the demands of today’s braking systems.
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After a long-standing campaign by industry groups, HELLA has unveiled its new rear-facing red flashing lamp, specifically engineered for roadside rescue, recovery, and removal vehicles. The launch follows the introduction of UK legislation permitting operators to fit rear-facing red flashing lamps under a Vehicle Special Order (VSO), marking a significant safety milestone for the industry. Previously, red flashing lamps were reserved exclusively for emergency services.
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The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is calling for an increase in the MOT test fee as part of a wider campaign to support modernising the MOT, raising industry standards and right to repair. In short, IAAF is arguing that the MOT system “must also evolve to reflect the complexity of modern vehicles and ensure they remain reliable and roadworthy throughout their lifespan.”
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BM Catalysts, the renowned manufacturer of aftermarket hot-end emissions products, continues to strengthen its support for the automotive industry with the release of 45 new part numbers.
Valeo Service UK has announced a major upgrade to its product packaging, replacing traditional printed instruction leaflets with digital QR codes. Now, when opening a Valeo box, vehicle technicians will find a QR code instead of a paper insert. Scanning it takes users directly to a dedicated online platform containing comprehensive, up-to-date support information. These include step-by-step installation guides, key technical bulletins, frequently asked questions, and a growing library of video tutorials for hands-on learning.
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Nine out of 10 dealers (90 per cent) say the used electric car sector needs an industry-wide scheme for battery health tests. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 78 per cent believe battery health is an essential consideration for most electric car buyers. However, there is some difference of opinion about how this should be delivered – 38 per cent think battery health check providers should meet an industry-created standard while 36 per cent say any such scheme should be government-backed.
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First Line Ltd has further expanded their product range in July 2025 with 26 new parts, demonstrating their continued efforts to provide wide-ranging aftermarket solutions for a variety of vehicle applications. This recent range expansion includes 14 new parts in transmission, four new parts in steering and suspension, three new parts in wheel bearings, two parts in hoses and a new addition in cables, clutch and friction.
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Fast-growing motor factor GSF Car Parts, has opened a second branch in Nottingham, GSF Nottingham North, strengthening its position in the city. The opening comes just two weeks after GSF celebrated its 200th branch opening in Bedford, and is the seventh branch to open so far this year.
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Garage staff wellbeing is under the spotlight at this year’s Top Awards, with a dedicated award designed to recognise workshops that prioritise the mental and physical health of their teams. Run in collaboration with Ben, the automotive industry charity, the Health and Wellbeing Award is now in its third year and fast becoming one of the most meaningful benchmarks of good practice in the sector. The award recognises garages that not only meet their duty of care, but actively foster positive working environments, promote good mental health, and invest in long-term employee wellbeing.
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Responding to new figures revealing that UK car and van production has fallen to its lowest level since 1953, Aidan Rushby, founder and CEO of digital car finance lender, Carmoola, says: “With fewer new vehicles entering the market, many buyers will turn to used cars as a more available and cost-effective option. That shift is likely to intensify demand for second-hand petrol, diesel, and budget EVs, particularly models priced under £40,000.”
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New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations shrank by just over 12 per cent (to 156,048 units) in the first half of 2025, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With a -14.8 per cent drop in June, the market declined for the seventh consecutive month, rounding off the worst opening half-year performance since 2022 amid a tough economic environment and weak business confidence to invest in fleet renewal. Year-to-date performance was led by declining demand for the largest vans (by -14.8 per cent with 99,790 registered), as well as deliveries of medium sized vans, down -20.9 per cent to 26,408 units.
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Support for the used electric car sector is now “essential” following the recent introduction of new car grants, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). Bringing down the price of electric cars in the new market only underlined the need for corresponding action in the used sector, said chair Philip Nothard. He went on: “The key point here is to recognise that the entry point to the electric car market is, for most motorists, a used electric car – especially bearing in mind the depression in values that has been seen over the last couple of years, with some models now cheaper than petrol equivalents, despite much higher purchase prices.
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