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

/>The kit comes with a number of auto-connect features to make installation and setup fast and hassle-f

/>The range now includes 337 extra part numbers, including nine brake servos, 17 brake discs, 19 brake hoses and 13 new brake p

/>The range could prove a hit with customers. It includes everything from advanced nano-technology alloy wheel cleaner and colour restorer to Hi-Gloss wax and polishing clot

/>Also out now is the YE14 which uses the company’s unique SRM technology to provide performance on VAG 2.0 litre diesel engine mod

A DRAFT code of practice aimed at simplifying employee discipline and grievance procedures has been welcomed by the Forum of Private Business (FPB).

VOSA has shaken-up its MOT scheme by reorganising the men in charge of testing across the UK.

A FLOOD of counterfeit wheel bearings are pouring into the UK and posing a threat to motorists, parts supplier Motaquip has warned.

/>It does not need any electrical supply and is controlled by a 32-bit processor and fitted with an LCD display to provide clear resu

/>The kit comes with an M10 spline in ½” D fittings for Bosch alternators with free-wheel pulleys along with H10, H8, T50 and T40 sockets. M10 and M8 fittings are also include

INDUSTRY executives have demanded the government launches a consultation on the future of MOTs now - or abandons its 4-2-2 proposals altogether.

THE RISE of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems could mean added repair chances for garages, according to Valeo Service.

/>It can be used on cars, commercial vehicles and even coach and bus applicati

/>The 900mm-long shaft contains a powerful white LED light to illuminate even the darkest ar

/>A high intensity beam reaches up to 60m and ventilation design features prevent water proble

A LEAKED copy of the long-awaited EU report on Block Exemption (BER) renewal has given a "serious wake up call" to the independent sector, the head of the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has warned.

CONSUMERS want eco-friendly products and the aftermarket has a "real opportunity" to benefit from supplying them, according to a senior boss at parts company TRW.

/>The DDS 200 is a mobile, wireless tool for user-friendly diagnostics, including OBD, OBDII and EOBD connectivity. It can also be used for service light resetting and fault code deletio

THE IMI has taken over technical skills contest group SkillAuto, to help develop the young technical talent of the future.

/>More than 360 part numbers join the range of over 3,000 parts for both Vauxhall cars and vans. New items include air conditioning compressors, condensers and turbocharg

/>Faulty insulation on electrical circuits and small leakages of gas or air also emit ultrasonic sound that can be detected by this produc

ONE of the largest Ford dealer groups in the UK has re-launched its parts business for the 55 dealerships and 6,500 independent workshops it serves.

THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning about serious safety problems with some two-post lifts.

/>The discs are designed to improve stopping power by up to 40% on original discs that cannot cope with long periods of extreme driv

/>FPS can offer customers laser alignment devices, the Gates Sonic Tension Tester and both universal and engine specific tools for synchronous and accessory belt drive syst

/>The outer wheel of the Pro Race 1.2 S features a wide coloured rim, available in red, yellow or blue. The wheel has a classic 12 spoke deign and is supplied in matt black or gloss white in sizes 14” x 7 to 20” x

FRIENDS and colleagues have paid tribute to popular aftermarket figure John Padbury, who died suddenly last Friday.

TECHNICIAN MIKE Hemingway is set to put his maintenance skills to the ultimate test by riding a rickshaw across the Indian sub-continent.

GARAGES should not necessarily worry about rumours that Block Exemption (BER) laws will not be renewed, the chief executive of the Automotive Distribution Federation has announced.

LIGHTING specialist Hella unveiled what it believes is the future of headlight technology this week.

RICHARD Cleaver has become the 8,000th technician to achieve ATA accreditation.

/>An A4 supplement is available for its Workshop Application Guide, recommending all car and LCV applications for Comma AS

/>The process is designed to eliminate bad odours in around 20 minutes, without drenching the car in over-powering sme

Five technical and business experts are lined up to advise workshop managers and senior technicians involved in MOT, service & repair at the GEA Aftermarket Technical Workshop on June 9th.

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