VAUXHALL has launched the MasterFit Service Club in a bid to tempt drivers back into its dealer network.

PARTS remanufacturer Remy Automotive has been appointed an approved supplier of steering pumps and racks to the Premier Distribution Partnership (PDP) buying group.

MOBILE repairer Andy Rose has won a £250 prize as part of the Dickies UK Worker of the Year contest.

A BROCHURE explaining the new framework of rules governing the aftermarket has been published by the Right To Repair Campaign (R2RC).

Manbat says that far too often, when a battery needs to be replaced during a repair people tend to source the cheapest like-for-like replacement in order to maximise profit. We're sure Aftermarket readers are aware of the implications but in case you need to be reminded of the consequences...

Autoboss reckons it has can provide fast, easy and stress-free wheel alignment with its new remote control wheel aligner.

NGKs full range of spark plugs and diesel glow plugs for both passenger cars and LCVs can be found in the 2010 NGK catalogue.

Denso has expanded its choice of Cabin Air Filters (CAFs) in a bid to meet peak demand over the summer months. The company added a number of new Toyota and Lexus CAFs last year. Now, it has boosted the choice with 37 references covering an extra 80 applications.

The latest performance enhancement from Superchips is a dealer-fit ECU remap which supposedly increases performance on the 135i model by 49 bhp.

THE COUNTDOWN has begun to Top Technician 2011, the annual competition which recognises and rewards the best fault finders across the UK. The competition's technical partner Automotive Technician Accreditation (or ATA to its friends), is now finalising the first stage theory test, which will be available to take online from September 27th.

SARAH Sillars, executive chair of the IMI, has now raised an impressive £26,000 in sponsorship money in aid of industry charity BEN - Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund, eight weeks before she climbs the demanding Mount Kilimanjaro alongside her daughter Rachael.

MOTORISTS have voted Lenny Kravitz's Are You Gonna Go My Way as the best driving anthem of all time.

THE SEARCH for the country's best windscreen fitter has entered its final stage.

ELECTRONICS company ACtronics has launched an ABS sensor remanufacturing service.

Workshop floors have a tough time of it, being exposed to oils and chemicals and the hectic life of a busy workshop but this flooring system from TilePlans steps up to the challenge.

The Bosch eXchange programme provides a cost-effective alternative to new parts without comprising quality or guarantees and now includes new Piezo injector and common rail injectors. A total of 15 Piezo injectors for the likes of Audi, BMW and Peugeot can be found.

PARTS company boss Malcolm Rosher is cycling to the Automechanika exhibition in Germany to raise money for industry charity BEN.

For those of you who know your way around the air con system, Texa's one-day IMI award level 3 'automotive refrigerant handling course' will ensure you meet the refrigerant-handling legislation that has just come into force.

Euro Car Parts has won a Bosch competition to reward its best distributors.

Dezent's new RG Rim available from Alcar has a classic Y-spoke design and features a glossy black detail against a lacquered face that the company thinks will look at home on a wide range of 4 and 5 stud Jap, Euro and tuner cars.

MOTOR Codes is claiming further success in its bid to attract members after success at the annual Motor Trader Awards.

INDEPENDENT research has proved Aftermarket magazine is the best-read title in the sector.

Tyre company GT Radial has launched the Champiro Eco tyre, in a bid to give drivers an added option for fuel-efficient motoring. The tyre uses what the company calls Nanotek Silica technology to produce low rolling resistance.

UNIPART has signed a distribution agreement with oil company Mobil to supply its Mobil 1 brand of engine oil.

THE THREAT OF 4-2-2 MOT testing has returned, the Garage Equipment Association (GEA) has warned.

Belts and drive systems company Gates is stocking its shelves with OAPs to help mechanics deliver reliable repairs to accessory belt drives (to avoid any confusion, that means a choice of DriveAlign Overrunning Alternator Pulleys - aka OAPs - and not an army of geriatric workers!).

If you are a customer-focused independent garage owner then read on to see how service and repair network Autosafe has improved its range of member benefits in an attempt to get you on board.

rong>Cambridge Motorsport Parts has released a braking upgrade for the Honda Civic Type-R. The Hawk HPS (High Performance Steel) pads are intended for fast road use and aim to give impressive stopping power with great resistance to brake fade.

If you sell or install Yuasa batteries, you could win VIP pit lane passes and enjoy hospitality with Yuasa and Team Honda Racing at the finale of the Dunlop British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch on Sunday 10th October.

rong>Track day enthusiasts and professional motorsport drivers may be interested to learn that the Silkolene Powersport brand of products which has been manufactured in the UK for years, has been taken on by Fuchs Lubricants and re-branded as the Titan Race range.

UNIPART has become a member of the British Franchise Association (BFA) to demonstrate the strength of its Express Factors programme.

THE CONTACT details of all MOT test stations have been published on the internet as part of government plans to make information more accessible to the public.

TECHNICAL expert Frank Massey has joined forces with diagnostic tool manufacturer Autologic.

THE INSURANCE industry has launched an accreditation scheme for car alarm and security system installers.

THE MOT test is celebrating its 50th birthday with the announcement that failure rates have risen to a record 37%.

rong>The Revo Light from Tri-Sphere, the entry-level model of the Revo 180, is a short-wave infrared paint drying system that is super energy-efficient. It uses no gas and because sensors guide the drying process, significant savings are also made on electricity.

rong>For once, Aftermarket has found a product that even the manufacturer admits is not at the forefront of technology. Sometimes the simple things in life are the best and that’s what Laser Tools will be hoping for its latest brake bleeder.

Refinishing and consumables firm Farecla has published its latest catalogue, detailing its full product range together with additions from the Colad and Hamach brands.

Vehicle key programming specialists Hickleys, are holding evening events around the UK during August telling you everything you need to know about key programming, in order to add another string to your bow.

Three new items designed to make repair jobs quicker, easier and more cost-effective join the body shop range from 3M.

MOTOR Codes has claimed 93% of drivers would recommend one of its member garages to family and friends.

AVOIDABLE faults on fleet cars cause 15,000 days of downtime per year, according to RAC data.

Martin Brown has been appointed head of marketing at the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI).

COLCHESTER-based independent garage Shaikly Motor Company is urging other workshops to apply for the BSI Kitemark for Garage Services.

Lighting specialist Osram has unveiled its latest bulb in the form of the Xenarc Cool Blue Intense. The company hopes it will provide intensive illumination with cool design.

Spies Hecker has developed the Raderal Special Putty Set 2011 designed to cover welds, gaps and rivets on steel substrates.

Parts firm Febi has upgraded its offer to workshops with the ProKit package - an all-in-one product packaging option designed to make repairs easier.

The family of hand-held diagnostic tools celebrates a new addition to its brood in the form of the Vantage PRO enhanced component test meter and scope.

rong>If it’s incredibly low minimum access you require from your trolley jack then take a look at the new line of Viking trolley jacks from Sealey.

THE RIGHT To Repair campaign (R2RC) has disbanded after claiming victory in its mission to create a fairer and freer aftermarket industry.