/>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.

/>A special additive package ensures performance under all operating conditions and utilizes low ash-forming components for improved protection against w

UK GARAGES can now sign up to a voluntary code of practice that will promote them as honest and fair workshops to motorists.

THESE days a VM approval is not just about supplying product. Technical support is key.

THE FORUM of Private Business (FPB) is warning that proposals to hand temporary workers the same benefits as full-time members of staff could make many small firms uncompetitive and lead to greater unemployment.

/>Compressed air company Tom Parker claims its new system could reduce energy consumption by up to 40% year on y

rong>RISING fuel costs could increase the risk of “Sick Car Syndrome” and leave motorists with a multi-million pound repair bill as they curb their air conditioning use, warns car warranty specialist, Warranty Direct.

The company has launched a huge marketing campaign to promote the ICE range among drivers – particularly those that watch Top Gear and are keen to keep their cars glimmering.

NEO-TRAC from Unipart is a 'black box' that will automatically alert police if a car is involved in a serious accident or is stolen. It pinpoints the exact position of the vehicle using satellite tracking, linked with computerised mapping. So, even if a motorist ends up upside-down, unconscious in a ditch, the system takes over and alerts the police.

NEW TECHNOLOGY. Upcoming legislation. Business help. Future of MOT. Training. You can stop hunting for the answers now, and join us at the GEA Aftermarket Technical Workshop on June 9, to get all the answers you need in just one business day.

VOSA OPENS a state of the art test station at Merebank Road, Avonmouth, Bristol today, in a prime position by the motorway network. Some 80% of customers are now based within a three-mile radius. Continuous testing is provided from 7.00am to 5.00pm.

/>GP Automotive says the deal will make the tool more easily available to garages than ever bef

/>It combines an air/fuel meter with a 32-channel data-logger and powerful softw

/>The units replace its Ferodo branded clutch programme. The new package will allow FPS to offer both new and remanufactured clutches on a same-day delivery ba

WITH the future of Block Exemption Regulations (BER) in the balance, The Automotive Distribution Federation (ADF) has called on the industry not to stop repairing customers' cars during their warranty period.

WORKSHOP managers without a formal approach to asbestos management are taking unnecessary risks, following a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) crackdown.

The Garage Equipment Association's newly-elected president has formally announced details of plans for a network of GEA-accredited lift engineers.

EURO Car Parts has joined an exclusive international buying and marketing group it says will help it offer workshops bigger savings on a wider range of parts.

PARTS distributor Andrew Page has parted company with the UK Parts Alliance (UKPA) buying group that it helped to form nine years ago.

/>The units are direct replacements for the originals and come with wiring harnesses and connect