GARAGES need to have fuel drainage safety measures in place to prevent accidents, the Retail Motor Industry Federation has warned.

/>It can be used on vehicles with catalytic converters and diesel particulate filte

ALMOST half of all drivers do not know the minimum legal tyre tread depth according to new research by the National Tyre Distributors Association. (NTDA) - and most of them are women.

NATIONWIDE Autocentre has shaken up the MOT market by offering readers of The Sun newspaper half price MOTs.

/>It works on solid, drilled or vented brake discs and attaches directly to the hub meaning no disassembly is requir

/>Information can be displayed on screen, saved to a PC or printed as it is now also easier to connect to a PC and printer via

TECHNICIANS, garages and parts stores will be "effectively paralysed" if Block Exemption Regulations are not renewed - that's the warning from the latest company to publicly support the Right To Repair Campaign.

/>Each Prestige battery features a multi-plate design for increased starting po

/>It provides an encyclopaedic reference to every make and model of passenger car and provides crucial information on topics such as service intervals, component replacement schedules, repair times and diagnostic d

A SURVEY of motorists has shown most have little grasp of the issues affecting the technical up-keep of their cars.

/>The battery capacity level is shown by five LEDS on the top of the tester which are next to a measuring bar for easy readi

TECHNICAL writer James Dillon has released a comprehensive guide to CAN Bus, to help technicians develop their understanding of diagnostics.

GARAGES have been urged to boost their marketing success to help survive the credit crunch.

BATTERY company Exide says it is ready to throw new weight behind its offers to garages and motor factors following a "difficult" period of restructuring.

/>The megamount 401 XL Racing uses the space-saving ‘swing-arm’ principle but unlike previous changers of this type it uses a ‘Quadraclamp’ turntable system, clamping up to 26”. A ‘megafit’ arm accommodates stiff, low profile and run-flat ty

FORMER Top Technician finalist Rob Lewis has landed a job as a trainer with Delphi - and credited his success to taking part in the nationwide hunt for the country's best tech.

/>The tool will also allow you to reset the additive counter after fluid has been replac

/>Some of the new applications for its pollen filters include the Renault Clio and Modus, Nissan Qashqai, Jaguar S Type, Range Rover and Toyota Yar

/>New items include dual mass flywheels, clutch modules, clutch kits and concentric slave cylind

THOUSANDS of posters, leaflets and DVDs warning motorists of the threats to the independent aftermarket are making their way to garages around the country.

/>It can be used in a wide range of vehicles, covering marques such as Nissan, Chrysler, Volvo, VW, Toyota and F

DETAILS of a nationwide advertising campaign promoting ATA to motorists have been revealed by the IMI.

DELPHI is preparing to launch an 'ATA academy' able to carry out assessments within a week, Aftermarket can reveal.

/>All give fast and accurate results using the conductance testing method and come with abrasion and chemical resistant cables and cli

PETER Gaster has been appointed chairman of the Tyre Industry Federation, pledging to improve communication and understanding within the tyre sector.

/>A standardised monitor bracket is incorporated into the balancer range, so a retrofitted TFT monitor can be fitted at any t

DEALERSHIPS' failure to invest in training for service advisers is hitting profits, according to the latest stage of research by Castrol Professional.

/>According to OSRAM, drivers find the whiter light a more pleasant light to drive with, especially on longer journe

/>The lift can be installed in a ground recess or surface-mounted which Crypton says offers “considerable” space savings over traditional four-post li

PARTS company XPart is investing in specialist MG Rover training for its network of AutoService Centres.

THE RAC will act as law enforcer for the Motor Industry Service and Repair Code (MISRC), the team behind the scheme announced today (Thursday 17th July).

/>The reader only requires one 9V battery which is supplied with

/>The unit checks the condition of alternators with no complicated connections or interpretation of data requi

/>The system is designed to meet VM recommendations and help remove and keep out all contaminants before recharging air con units with refriger

THE MOTOR Vehicles Repairers' Association has thrown its weight behind the fight against 4-2-2 MOT proposals.

THOUSANDS of motorists are risking additional repair bills by not checking their oil regularly or using the wrong type, according to Chevron.

CARS will drive themselves by 2050 - that is the prediction of former Lancia design chief Michael Robinson.

/>More than 50% of new cars are now fitted with flat blades according to Federal Mogul and the company says garages could profit from selling replacement un

/>This oil cutter prevents excess oil sticking to the crankshaft which minimises drag without compromising effective lubricat

/>The company says its range of steps can improve vehicle and driver saf

MOT testing stations will be able to achieve even better results in their risk assessments, following a decision by VOSA to release details of its assessment procedures.

/>Both lifts feature cold-formed columns for maximum stability and stren

SHELL Helix has revealed its behind-the-scenes role in helping Ferrari to joint-first place in the Formula 1 Constructors' World Championship this weekend.

THE RIGHT To Repair Campaign has taken its message onto You Tube, in a bid to win more support from motorists.

/>It contains a mop, microfibre cloth, plastic polish and more to leave a perfect shine and offer improved looks and light clarity on any vehi

GOVERNMENT minister Jim Fitzpatrick has announced a £64 million package to improve VOSA's bus and lorry testing services.

/>Stands can be bolted together to maximise floor space and the oil packs themselves are exempt from storage regulations applying to barrels, to make life easier for worksh

/>The bucket comes with a free synthetic chamois leather, micro-fibre cloth, Vikan wheel cleaning brush and jumbo spo