INDUSTRY charity BEN is cutting costs in a bid to ride out a period of falling donations and increasing demands for help.

DRIVERS will be given up to £5,000 in government subsidies to persuade them to by hybrid or electric cars.

STAFF at Chichester garage Motorforce have been celebrating after becoming the first member of the Good Garage Scheme to receive 1,000 customer feedback forms.

SNAP-ON Diagnostics has introduced a fleet of new service engineer vehicles to comply with its latest, safety policies.

VEHICLE scrappage schemes have been condemned as a motor industry bail out masquerading as a green initiative.

rong>This is the larger of Omitec’s range of multi-meters. It offers a more rugged construction together with a 10M ohm impedance value.

rong>This multi-purpose detection tool uses two high-intensity LEDs to help you pinpoint leaks and other faults in air con and engine systems. It is designed to get into small spaces thanks to a slim 4mm, 90cm shaft.

rong>Euro Car Parts (ECP) has been appointed sole UK distributor for this brand of air filters used by renowned motor sport teams such as McLaren-Mercedes, Williams, Sauber BMW and Toyota.

rong>The makers of the Autologic diagnostic system have boosted their technical staff to 16 following a surge in demand for independent repairs on the latest vehicles.

rong>This portable device aims to give users an early warning of critical oil contamination levels that could potentially cause engine failure.

DIESEL fuel injection test firm Hartridge has launched a scrappage scheme for its equipment.

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AFTERMARKET has decided to reward all former Top Technicians for their efforts with a discounted ticket to the next GEA Aftermarket Technical Workshop on Tuesday 9th June at the Hilton Watford.

rong>This scan tool can be used to check and adjust settings on essential systems from air bags through to air con units. It can even tackle suspension controls, service gauges and electronic parking brakes.

LLOYDS TSB Autolease has confirmed it is including the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair (MISRC) in its 2009 supplier agreements.

rong>The latest PSF4312 sander aims to give optimum comfort combined with lightweight performance.

To support its range of OE-quality braking components, Bosch offers a range of training courses and programmes to get people up to speed with the latest braking technology.

RETENTION of used car servicing work at dealers is at an average level of just 20%, according to latest figures from The Warranty Group.

This handy unit has a simple four-key operation for ease of use when reading and clearing fault codes.

rong>This filler is suitable for a wide range of jobs and is designed to be easily applied with good ‘sandability’.

THE PREMIER Distribution Partnership (PDP) buying group has donated £20,000 to the Right To Repair Campaign (R2RC).

rong>The company is set to release 50 new applications to its range within the coming months.

THE UNIVERSITY of Milton Keynes has announced plans for a PhD degree course in vehicle repair - paving the way for the first automotive doctors.

rong>Vehvac is looking for dealers to install this clutch system for manual vehicles.

CHECKS on tow bars and number plates are being introduced to MOTs in a bid to prevent accidents and help law enforcement, VOSA has announced.

TOP Technician's team of judges have selected the final 12 candidates in the hunt for the UK's best vehicle repair expert.

This compact unit lets you open the braking systems of vehicles fitted with electronic or electro-hydraulic parking brake systems.

DIAGNOSTIC firm Omitec has established a new division focussed on electric vehicle systems.

STRONG demand for car maintenance products proves customers will still spend despite the economic slump, according to General Motors' aftersales division.

This grease is said to deliver a longer bearing life over a wide range of temperatures.

YOUNG technicians have been invited to prove their skills in the regional finals of SkillAuto - a search for talented apprentices and young workshop repairers throughout the UK.

Unipart Automotive is launching an apprentice scheme across its Unipart Car Care Centre network from September 2009.

rong>The Manchester-based equipment supplier has released this engine-driven welding and generating equipment.

A DOCTOR's son from Norfolk and a market trader from Warwickshire are the latest targets for Autodata's crackdown on software piracy.

rong>This lightweight wrench delivers what Snap-on calls an “outstanding” 320 ft lbs of torque, as well as 425 ft lbs of bolt breakaway torque.

A CONSULTING team designed to help automotive firms achieve their business targets has been launched by ReMIT, the training arm of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).

TRW is pushing ahead with a programme of range extensions started in 2008 by introducing 62 new braking sensors

rong>All leads within the Bosch range are OE-quality and have a three-year warranty on materials and manufacturing defects.

PLANS for a car scrappage scheme to boost demand for new vehicles continue to be condemned by leading figures in the aftermarket - as support from the new car sector grows.

rong>This 18-piece tool kit incorporates a complete range of combination star, spline and hex sockets to help you remove and replace a wide range of alternators.

rong>Bearings for the Transit, Peugeot 207, Ford Galaxy 2 and S-Max are just some of the new additions to the company’s ever-expanding range of bearings.

THE BRITISH International Motor Show for 2010 has been cancelled.

WORKSHOP staff can get the latest oscilloscope skills following the announcement of a Pico Technology training course on 15th and 16th April in London.

rong>The spark plug brand’s packaging has been completely overhauled in a bid to emphasise its “leading technologies, growing OE presence and extended performance guarantees”.

ONE of Europe's biggest parts cataloguing systems now has a UK face.

MEMBERS of the XPart AutoService network have been given the latest diagnostic knowledge courtesy of the Autologic team.

THE ATA brand has gone international after the first training centre outside the UK was given the stamp of approval to run assessments.

rong>The company offers a broad selection of hand tools from leading companies such as Ampro, AST, Karcher and Klann along with Sealey and SIP.

AN EXTRA 500 independent garages are set to join the Motor Industry Service and Repair Code (MISRC).

rong>The company now has a new-look logo and brand name to unify its European and Japanese product ranges.