Skimping on van servicing could cost you money
New research from BCA, Europe’s largest used vehicle marketplace, underlines the importance of a service history when it comes to selling used vans.
Continue ReadingSolid Auto UK renews Groupauto supply agreement
Solid Auto UK has renewed its supply agreement with Groupauto, marking a 10 year partnership for the Japanese and Korean specialist and buying group. The agreement covers all product groups including filters, brake pads and discs, clutches, cooling, steering and suspension, engine components and electrical. Groupauto members will also have access to the company’s new ranges of ABS Sensors and EGR Valves.
Continue ReadingSchmettau & Fuchs partners with Klarius on new emissions product range
Bremen, Germany automotive parts distributor Schmettau & Fuchs has been working with Klarius for the last 12 months to supply its emissions products across the north west of Germany. The German aftermarket’s requirements acknowledge the country’s reputation for high quality automotive production, making it an attractive proposition for the British manufacturer as a supplier of a wide range of high quality exhausts and emissions parts.
Continue ReadingBritish Compressed Gases Association support welding safety scheme
National trade body the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) is backing a national campaign to raise the profile of health protection in welding. New posters from the Welding Fume Team, which explain the importance of safe working practices in managing welding fume, have been produced under the “Bad Air Day” initiative.
Continue ReadingPersonalised plates may hide secrets
From first cars to dream supercars, British motorists are eager to put their personal stamp on their car. Car owners are purchasing personalised number plates to reflect their name or nick name, life status - or simply hide the true age of the vehicle - and they aren’t afraid to spend big bucks to get the desired digits. In fact, the priciest plate ever sold by the DVLA1 was for the number plate ‘25 O, which sold for a whopping £518,000. The plate was purchased by a Ferrari dealer and is believed to be on a Ferrari 250SWB, once owned by Eric Clapton. However, vehicle provenance check expert, HPI, warns that cars with a plate transfer can often be hiding something sinister.
Continue ReadingEuropean Tour star helps Bridgestone competition winners improve their game
Three amateur golfers are hoping to reduce their handicaps and transform their games after a round to remember with an emerging star of the European Tour. Si Monckton of Eastbourne, Greg Robinson from Stockport and Andrew Law from Sheffield won a social networking competition with Bridgestone to tee off with their sponsored star for 2015, Ollie Farr. A video of the event is available in the full article.
Continue ReadingLocal demand drives up UK commercial vehicle production
Britain’s commercial vehicle manufacturing industry continued its strong recovery in July, with production volumes up 46.3 per cent over the same month last year. A total of 9,274 CVs were built in the month, with output for the UK market posting an especially strong gain of 137.6 per cent.
Continue ReadingGoodyear-LSE study into driving personalities identifies dangerous traits
A joint, ongoing study on the social psychology of road safety conducted by Goodyear and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has identified different ways that people respond when interacting with other drivers on the road. The information gained so far comes from the first stage of a two-part study into driving behaviour. LSE researchers worked with focus groups and conducted in-depth interviews to identify how drivers influence each other’s behaviour on the road.
Continue ReadingIntolerance on wheels – 1/3 of UK drivers let prejudices affect their driving
A thick skin isn’t necessary for driving in the UK, but it certainly helps. A survey of 2,200 drivers performed for Continental Tyres shows that more than a third permit their assumptions to influence them behind the wheel, while some 45 per cent allow prejudices to affect how courteous or aggressively they act towards other road users – with something as simple as a bumper sticker prompting them to see red.
Continue ReadingPro-Align team to ride bike ride in aid of Macmillan
Six Pro-Align team members will attempt to cycle a combined total of more than 500 miles when they take part in a one day charity bike ride to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Continue ReadingHitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions to stick with Michelin
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions’ fleet of more than 46,000 maintained cars and vans will continue to run on Michelin tyres because of the manufacturer’s commitment to quality and innovation.
Continue ReadingKirkby to partner Sailun World Child Cancer donations
Sailun became the exclusive automotive sponsor of the global charity World Child Cancer this year, and its UK distributor has announced a donation scheme to support the manufacturer’s sponsorship deal.
Continue ReadingUniSerV User Group announces third meeting to coincide with NTDA dinner
The third UniSerV User Group meeting, hosted by CAM, will take place at 13:30 on 1 October at St John’s Hotel in Solihull to coincide with the NTDA’s annual dinner. All three UUG meetings have now been scheduled alongside existing, important industry events, the first having taken place alongside the NTDA’s 2014 dinner and Brityrex in Manchester, and the second beside April 2015’s CV Show in Birmingham.
Continue ReadingSelecta Tyre joins TyreSafe ranks
Selecta Tyre Ltd, a tyre retailer and fitter with 15 branches across the UK, has become the 97th member of tyre safety association TyreSafe. As an independent, family-run business, Selecta has provided tyre safety advice and guidance for its customers since its very beginning in 1973, building a reputation based on dedication to customer care. By joining TyreSafe Selecta has access to TyreSafes campaigns and resource materials and is able to offer additional support to its customers and staff.
Continue ReadingDriver or owner – who is responsible for company car maintenance?
According to a recent survey carried out by Venson, 58 per cent of company car drivers think it’s their employer’s responsibility to get the car serviced at the appropriate times, even though the employee is accountable.
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