The Federation of Engine Re-manufacturers (FER) has encouraged those within the industry to take advantage of the numerous services and benefits it offers to its members by launching an 11-point service plan.
FER exists to further benefit and assist its members and it is always looking to expand on its vast offering, supplying a range of advantages to meet every member’s needs.
Andrew Page has bought Solid Auto (UK) for an undisclosed sum as part in a bid to become Britain’s leading distributor of Japanese and Korean car parts after as well as a growing player in general.
According to the company, the acquisition will also strengthen Andrew Page’s sourcing capability in China and the Far East. Chairman Jim Sumner said: “Birmingham-based Solid Auto has established a very good reputation as a specialist supplier over the last three decades”.
Momo has just released its new Screamjet Alloy Wheel, which is designed to look as dramatic as its name implies. 10 curved spokes draw the eye to the iconic Momo Italy logo on the centre cap. The Screamjet is available in Hypersilver with five stud only fitment and in diameters from 16 to 18 inches.
If you are old enough to remember 1985 – the last year that the original Gulf Oil Corporation existed as an independent company – the name Gulf will conjure up images of incredible Le Mans cars such as Porsches, Ford GT-40s and Aston Martins in their stunning pale blue and orange liveries.
GT Automotive has signed up to attend Automechanika Birmingham 2016 to exhibit its full, specialist, product range on stand 9H50, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 7-9 June.
The Parts Alliance has added SAS Autoparts to its group. SAS was founded in 1960 and has branches in Harrogate, Otley, Skipton, Bradford, Castleford and Northallerton.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) director Stuart James and Garage Equipment Association (GEA) chief executive Dave Garratt have agreed to meet Rory Stewart, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Environment and Rural Affairs, in early March to discuss concerns related to changes to the guidance for the Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations 2010.
PACT, the electronic trading initiative, has renewed its agreement with Groupauto’s G-Net electronic trading solution for a further four years, enabling approved suppliers and Group Auto Members to trade and communicate more effectively.
Now the Supreme Court of Stockholm has dismissed Kia’s petition to appeal against conviction in December 2012 for breach of competition in the Swedish market on its 7 year new car warranty, the IAAF is suggesting the verdict is “a major victory for the aftermarket”.
Under the EU Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation 461/2010, manufacturers have a duty to honour the vehicle’s warranty when it is serviced outside of the dealership, and non-OE parts being fitted onto a vehicle is an insufficient reason for the warranty to be declared invalid.
Klarius Products has launched its latest new-to-range parts list, including 48 parts covering 70 product applications for a wide variety of vehicles. The company aims to release new parts into the market on a daily basis as its 2016 priority, Klarius adds. Its current list encompasses numerous vehicle models and sectors, including parts for niche automotive applications as well as mainstream models.
Franchised dealers are vulnerable to losing service business to the independent garages as EU legislation levels out the playing field.
According to the Independent Garage Association (IGA), recent surveys have shown independent garages taking an increasing market share of service work despite difficulty carrying out certain functions. This limitation will soon be removed, allowing independents to carry out every part of a service and repair for their customers.
The latest Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) figures show that 10 per cent of MOT failures were due to tyre issues – the second most frequent reason. Overall, DVSA reported that nearly 50 per cent of all faults found on MOTs last year could have been avoided by routine maintenance such as replacing bulbs, windscreen wipers and tyres.
Chesterfield-based motor factor, Autosupplies, launched a range of Christmas promotions over the festive period, including its Christmas raffle which gave away big-money prizes, such as a Samsung 32” Smart TV, to reward its garage customers in the local area for their support throughout the year.
Launch UK is offering a 24 month warranty on key diagnostic products. The warranty covers products including: Launch CRP123 CReader Professional; Launch CRP129 CReader Professional; Launch CRP229 CReader professional; Launch X431 Euro Pad; Launch X431 Euro Pad II; Launch X431 Pro; and Launch X431 Pro II.
Autodata has made its vast catalogue of content available to other aftermarket suppliers for integration within their own solutions, as part of an innovative new offering. Historically, this content has only been available to suppliers in raw data format or directly through Autodata’s own products, including their latest award winning workshop application used by tens of thousands of workshops around the world.
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