PARTS manufacturer Valeo has unveiled a new distribution ethos it hopes will help garages source unusual parts faster than ever before.

/>To help improve control and accuracy, it features a two-stage diaphragm. The first of these is stainless steel and gives full control of cylinder press

TEN of the best young technicians in the country have been congratulated by HRH Prince Michael of Kent at the IMI Awards Outstanding Achievers ceremony.

AUTODATA has stepped up its battle against the piracy of technical data by taking its fight online.

OILS and lubes company Comma is launching a National Oil Check Day to drive more oil sales business into independent workshops.

/>The company stocks a range of rotating electrics components from OE suppliers, including Bosch, Valeo, Remy and I

THE IMPENDING increase of the Dartford crossing toll fee announced by the Department of Transport has angered the public and trade bodies alike.

/>The range covers 1600 part numbers for air con, covering more than 95% of the European car p

/>This latest edition covers all the revisions, which Autodata says will help independents stay as up-to-date as franchised operat

/>The City wheel, shown here, has a five-spoke design and is dual-drilled behind the cap helping to reduce weight and broaden the stock prof

A WEBSITE allowing garages to sign-up to the pioneering Motor Industry Service and Repair Code (MISRC) has been launched.

/>All are designed to give technicians help in working on gears, shaft components, bearings and slee

/>The Car Wash shampoo and High Gloss Car Wax are both clearly designed with the female market in mind with their cosmetic appeara

VOSA statistics have revealed first-time MOT failure rates in the UK are higher than in other European countries.

/>So, to add yet more safety to light vans, the company has developed a version of its Endura Frontal Protection System with extra headlamp mounting poi

PARTS distributor FPS has resigned its membership of the pan-European trading alliance ATR, just weeks after fellow UK company Euro Car Parts joined.

/>The bolts are designed to play an important role in car safety and security and will be sold alongside Saxon’s existing range of premium Stoplock locking wheel bo

THE ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) braking system is expected to be fitted on all new cars made from 2012 onwards, following recommendations from the EU.

TRAINER Tony Kitchen has revealed a unique tip for boosting technician's diagnostic skills.

/>This includes steering rack components for the Ford Transit Connect, Ford Focus II and Vauxhall Astra V. The Volvo S60 and S80 along with the Kia Picanto are also cove

THE RIGHT To Repair Campaign is preparing to spread its message to the public at the British International Motor Show on July 23rd.

/>Powered by a 2Kw electric motor it has a total lifting height of 1400mm and can lift up to three tonnes in weig

DIAGNOSTIC tool supplier Maverick Technology is expanding with a range of training and technical support services for workshops.

/>It also covers more complex issues such as spring geometric parameters, load, deflection, rebound length and more to help give technicians the most up-to-date knowledge and help them with repair wor

THE FORUM of Private Business (FPB) has released a series of hints and tips for smaller firms hoping to save on energy costs.

/>The compact design is designed to reduce stock levels in workshops and keep shelves cl

FORMER RMIF president Colin Parlett has called on workshops to be "brave" in raising their labour rates.

A CAMPAIGN to raise awareness of the ATA symbol among the motoring public on July 23rd, the IMI has revealed.

MASTER repairer Mark Banks of Holmer Green Service Centre in High Wycombe has been revealed as the UK's Top Technician 2008.

/>They are designed to add up to 24bhp to vehicles such as the Mk3 Golf Gti 16v and Mk2 Golf

/>The company says this will help workshops access the information and products they need to offer a professional OE-equivalent service more eas

A Staffordshire garage has won a major business award for its work fostering the technical talent of the future.

/>The pliers aim to give technicians a better grip, helping them use higher loads with a reduced risk of slipping during tighten

A BASELINE risk assessment on all 19,000 UK Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) undertaken by VOSA recently should have provided each VTS with a risk category and score.

/>The company is actively promoting the Payen brand in the UK for the first time this y

A WORKSHOP owner who was almost killed in a motorcycle race is to donate 10% of his company's earnings to the medical teams that saved his life.

/>The boots are designed to be mounted on all types of cars thanks to a special mix of rubber that helps technicians fit them around the joint without having to remove the drivesh

A FATAL accident involving a lift repair contractor has been used by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to highlight the importance of safety when working with garage equipment.

/>It forms a sealed loop between the machine and condenser or evaporator before using large quantities of refrigerant as the flushing agent to remove debris and oil quickly and without f

DAVE GARRATT is a man of many secrets, just one of which is that he already knows the exclusive hints, tips and information to be revealed at the GEA Aftermarket Technical Workshop on Monday June 9th.

/>Among the latest versions are models for the Fiat Bravo, VW Polo and Toyota Au

THE FUTURE of the Block Exemption Regulation (BER) is in doubt. One of the BER's objectives is to enable independent repairers to compete with the manufacturers' networks of authorised repairers through measures such as promoting access to technical information and spare parts.

/>The tensioners and idlers now cover 837 applications across 34 car makes, including Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Chrysler and Ford. Volkswagen, Citroen, Fiat and many other marques are also cove

MANY employees are now refusing to use their own cars on their employers' business - because they are out of pocket, according to management consultants Emmerson Hill Associates (who research motoring costs for the RAC).

/>Also included in the range are components for the Zafira to 2005 and Vectra Om

WELL it's one of these guys! Mark Banks of Holmer Green Service Centre in High Wycombe, Kim Doerr of KD Auto Services in Flitwick and Steve Martin of Cooper BMW in Norwich will join Aftermarket at the nail-biting award ceremony, which takes place at the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire on Monday 9th June.

/>The APP270 1” impact wrench offers 2100 Nm of torque against a weight of 6.

ONE LUCKY winner will ride home on a BMW R1200 GS Adventure, as used on Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's epic adventures -  the Long Way Round and Long Way Down.

/>It is powered by a PP3 size battery, which comes with the kit, and is packed in a sturdy plastic c

ANYONE working within the automotive sector facing financial crisis or coping with bereavement or illness can depend on the BEN charity for help.