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Rema Tip Top offers free diagnostic tool with sensor package
NTDA Tyre and Aftermarket Equipment Supplier of the Year winners, Rema Tip Top offers a range of TPMS starter kit solutions, tool kits, diagnostic tools and programmable sensors for the automotive aftermarket. Recently, Rema Tip Top, teamed up with Hamaton to offer a TPMS sensor package with free H46 or H36 ATEQ diagnostic tool when you purchase 22 or 16 EU PRO sensors respectively.
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Andy Savva to be next IAAF President
Andy Savva has been appointed the new Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) vice-president supporting president, Lawrence Bleasdale and chief executive, Wendy Williamson, before taking over as president in 2017. Savva has accumulated a wealth of experience in the automotive aftermarket since entering the industry more than 30 years ago. Owning and successfully managing his own garage since 1994, Savva has gone on to win numerous awards including the prestigious ‘National Independent Garage of the Year Award’ at the Hilton London in 2004.
Continue ReadingBEN benefits from IAAF Conference
The IAAF raised more than £8500 for automotive charity BEN at its Annual Awards and Dinner Ceremony held at the ICC on 15 December. Collecting more than £6000 on the night from guests and £2500 during IAAF’s support of BEN’s ‘Hats on for BEN’ campaign and IAAF golf days, IAAF is continuing on its mission to raise awareness of the worthy charity throughout the independent aftermarket.
Continue ReadingGSF Car Parts makes Christmas come early for ASG Garages
Having invited thousands of independent garages to participate in its biggest ever customer incentive giveaway, GSF Car Parts has announced that ASG Garages is its final ‘Cars and Stars’ winner, taking home a brand-new Peugeot 108. The national promotion, which aims to support GSF’s thriving independent garage customer base, has seen 1240 garages from across the country win up to £500 per month in Love2Shop vouchers, as well as being entered into the main prize draw, having achieved an agreed monthly spend target with the motor factor.
Continue ReadingSuccessful IAAF Conference sees high turnout
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) successfully hosted its best Annual Conference to date on 15 December with the high turnout of members benefitting from numerous discussions exploring IAAF’s key theme, ‘How to survive and thrive – post Brexit’.
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TerraClean launches new Power Steering Service Machine
Randstad Ltd has introduced TerraSteer, its TerraClean Power Steering Service Machine that is capable of restoring a vehicle’s power steering system back to its best in less than ten minutes. The de-carbonising specialist brand is renowned for its unique tools that offer deep-cleaning services and this new introduction demonstrates TerraClean’s commitment to developing its offering to meet motorists’ requirements and extend its network’s area of expertise within the automotive aftermarket.
Continue ReadingAjusa UK joins FER
The Federation of Engine Re-manufacturers (FER) has welcomed new member Ajusa UK to its ever-expanding network, as the Original Equipment quality engine parts manufacturer looks set to make its mark in the UK aftermarket.
Continue ReadingDayton launches new on/off-road tyres
Dayton is expanding its range of truck tyres with the launch of on/off-road tyres: Dayton D800M steer and D800D drive for mixed on- and off-road service. Made in Europe and subjected to Bridgestone quality controls, Dayton on/off-road tyres are designed to give truck operators the same “essential performance at the best price” as the Dayton on-road truck tyre line-up introduced in 2015.
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AA Garage Guide partners with Motor Ombudsman
Online search and booking platform, AA Garage Guide has unveiled its partnership with the Motor Ombudsman – formerly known as Motor Codes. As part of the new link, the Motor Ombudsman will advocate the AA Garage Guide platform to all of its accredited garages with immediate effect.
Continue ReadingSE Tyres signs up to CAM’s UniSerV
SE Tyres has introduced CAM’s UniSerV platform. The company said the introduction of the software is designed to improve operational efficiencies and offer business enhancements for its fleet and commercial service operations. The incorporation of UniSerV will improve user work flow, mobile fitter work, stock visibility and integration to third parties, helping SE Tyres to maximise its business efficiency and sales growth.
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Roborace names Michelin as official tyre partner
Roborace has named Michelin as its official tyre partner. Michelin has been working secretly at its testing facilities and sharing over 125 years of its expertise with Roborace to develop an exclusive solution for the ultimate ‘Robocar’, designed by Daniel Simon, which will feature next-generation Michelin road tyres to be used in the series. Roborace is currently in its Beta season appearing at Formula E circuits for exhibitions using its development car ‘DevBot’. The official unveiling of the championships Ultimate car will take place in 2017.
Continue ReadingNick’s Tyres implements CAM’s UniSerV platform
Nicks Tyres has gone live with CAM’s UniSerV software as part of the business’ investment in operational processes across its depots. The company said the new software will help increase productivity and efficiency as well as assist in the continued provision of a reliable service to its customers.
Continue ReadingRMI Bodyshops welcomes ICO searches
One business and two homes in Macclesfield and Heald Green have been searched by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), relating to the illegal trade of motorists’ personal data.
Continue ReadingBen reports 51% increase in requests for help
Ben has releases its Q2 figures that show a 51 per cent increase in requests for help from last quarter, which includes calls to Ben’s helpline, emails and referrals from other organisations. The report highlights an increase from 466 enquiries during April to June to 909 enquiries during July to September. This latest quarterly update outlines the reasons why people have contacted Ben over the period and details that 84 per cent of people seeking Ben’s help are of working age and currently working in the automotive industry.
Continue ReadingATS Euromaster opens training/service centre in Birmingham
ATS Euromaster has opened a new centre in Rupert Street, Birmingham, that will provide truck servicing, as well as acting as a training centre for new expert technicians. An upgrade to the existing Aston Truck service centre, ATS Euromaster has invested around £250,000 in a move to new premises which at 22,000 square foot are around double the size of an average service centre.
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