Garage News
Falken ZIEX ZE914 Ecorun earns GTÜ “Recommended” Seal Of Approval
March 13, 2013 | Martin Scholes
Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung (GTU), Germany’s largest inspection organisation and Autoclub Europa (ACE), a top German auto club, have conducted extensive summer tyre tests and recommend the Falken ZIEX ZE914 Ecorun. GTÜ and Autoclub Europa compared 16 summer tyres in the 195/65 R15 size, jointly conducting tests for safety on wet and dry surfaces, plus fuel economy. Read More
Insurers Debate Reforming UK Crash Repair Industry
March 13, 2013 | Martin Scholes
Retail Motor Law and the VBRA have made a joint complaint to the OFT accusing RBS Insurance, Akzo Nobel and ACIS of price fixing. Read More
Cholmondeley Pageant of Power early bird deal
March 13, 2013 | Martin Scholes
The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, the UK’s top celebration of power and speed, will have an explosive return in 2013 with a host of high-octane, attractions and features. Early-bird tickets are available, with discounts of up to 26% for those booking before the end of March. Read More
New Autoglass branch opens in Edinburgh
March 13, 2013 | Martin ScholesAutoglass has announced the opening of its new branch in Edinburgh. Located just off the A71 into Edinburgh, it’s an easy, convenient stop off for commuters. Read More
Admiral reveals cars targeted by thieves and vandals
March 13, 2013 | Martin ScholesAdmiral has revealed owners of Smarts, BMWs or Maseratis are most likely to be targeted by thieves and vandals but Bentley drivers might also want to pay special attention to the safety of their vehicles too. Read More
TRW announces version eight of TRW Easycheck
March 12, 2013 | Martin Scholes
TRW Automotive Aftermarket has announced that software for version eight of its service tool for garages, TRW easycheck, is now available. It’s delivered via the internet-based update app to the customer’s PC. It’s available to all customers with an update subscription package. All tools are supplied with the latest software when sold. Read More
Focus on ‘being the best’
March 12, 2013 | Martin Scholes
Euro Car Parts had a ‘golden’ year in 2012 and targeted further successes at its biggest ever Branch Managers’ Conference. The prestigious event was held 15 and 16 February at the new, five-star Wembley Hilton hotel, overlooking the stadium. It was clear from the conference’s scale, the number of new branch managers and suppliers, that Euro Car Parts enjoyed a record breaking 12 months. Read More
G-Scan Lite Package, from V-Tech
March 12, 2013 | Martin Scholes
V-Tech UK, the official UK distributor of G-Scan are offering the award -winning diagnostic tool in a new Lite package. It consists of everything but the additional OBD cable connectors. Read More
It’s sleek, it’s flexible, it’s from Osram!
March 12, 2013 | Martin ScholesThe new interior reading light from Osram features the latest light emitting diode (lED) technology in a sleek, flexible design. The Onyx Copilot is a prelude to further LED upgrade products from the market leader for automotive lighting applications. Read More
Manbat in IMHX debut
March 12, 2013 | Martin Scholes
Following its acquisition of Battery Power Systems (BPS) in 2011, Manbat has worked with the BPS team to develop their combined industrial battery presence. With over 27 years of sales and service expertise BPS can offer both the materials handling and floor care sectors a well-tailored package solution, not just selling replacement batteries. Read More