/>The programme was broadcast last night (Monday 23rd November) after months of filming and testing involving young mechanics from throughout the

Cars fitted with air con systems are probably also packed with 'orrible mould and germs too.

THE MOTOR Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair has turned to Unipart for expertise in improving its relationship with independent garages.

This bulb claims to produce an impressive 100% more light than a standard headlamp unit.

A BBC search for the country's best young mechanic will be broadcast this Monday (23rd November).

Like a moisturising face cream for your batteries, this unit aims to recondition and rejuvenate.

/>The shims fit between the engine block and the cylinder head to give engines a fresh lease of life after a blown head gasket. Where the cylinder head is warped or damaged for example, machining may leave thicknesses outside the manufacturer’s original recommended toleran

A TOP-of-the-range laptop computer is the latest prize up for grabs as part of the Top Technician contest.

BEHR Hella Service is set to offer coolant radiator, intercooler and oil cooler products for Audi, VAG and Mercedes vehicles.

This welding system aims to help you reach the parts other welders can't.

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) will stop using its Automotive Skills brand in a bid to make its role at the centre of automotive skills development more obvious.

Suspension spheres are just one of the parts in Monroe's complete range of replacement parts.

SERVICE plans will be a major source of profit during 2010 as dealers look to keep more maintenance work in-house, says The Warranty Group.

Without secure hose joints, even the best cooling systems are going to come unstuck. Gillingham-based firm L Robinson makes hose clips and is the only company legally allowed to use the Jubilee brand name.

EURO CAR PARTS will present the winner of Top Technician next April with a Brain Bee all-makes diagnostic tool worth over £2,000. This product impressed Aftermarket's workshop so much during a Test bench review, they didn't want to give it back!

THE COUNCIL'S tasks will include attracting investment and funding for the research and development of new technology, identifying gaps in the supply chain and updating existing manufacturing facilities.

Is it a motorcycle helmet? No, it's the latest piece of eye-catching packaging from Osram.

THE INSTITUTE of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been re-appointed as a Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the retail motor  industry.

rong>The company’s fleet management system can now alert staff that their vehicle is about to enter the London Congestion Zone.

A new catalogue lists more than 100 new exchange parts in the company's rotating electrics range.

HELLA'S programme is a marketing and technical support scheme for independent garages. A high proportion of these in the UK specialise in air con servicing and repair - a rising number are electrical and electronic repairers.

If you need to remove or install lower ball joints on a BMW E36 3 series then this kit could be just the ticket.

THE COMPANY has come across a number of basic errors on measuring systems recently after recalibration had been carried out, supposedly to PAS 125 standards, as part of a full bodyshop service.

One for the engine re-builders, this additive helps protect the camshaft and valve train during the running-in period.

Following a decision earlier this year, the company now supplies the independent aftermarket with a wide range of out-of-warranty BMW, Jaguar and Land Rover parts.

rong>It’s not just summertime that brings out the worst in cooling systems. Lack of maintenance means problems crop up in winter too, says Design Engineering.

Just Car Clinics has become the UK’s second largest independent collision repair chain after acquiring branches in Redditch and Stourbridge.  

According to Corteco, the main cause of clutch leakage is wear of the engine-side and gearbox-side seals.

DEALERS are no longer able to meet the stringent standards set by manufacturers, according to industry consultancy Network Automotive.

XPART has become the first UK distributor for Suplex coil springs.

rong>This latest addition to the Laser range is for repairers who remove or install self-adjusting clutches fitted to BMW, VAG, Mercedes, Volvo, Renault and Vauxhall vehicles.

THE 'OBD Log' diagnostic data recorder from Texa has taken top spot in the Equip Auto Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation.

rong>Whether you want to keep track of pressures to optimise fuel economy and carbon savings, or lap times round a race track, this pressure gauge could prove useful for motorists of almost every type.

The Vibro impact glow plug remover kit uses vibration to loosen seized glow plugs. It removes the risk of breaking plugs and damaging cylinder heads in the process of removing 8, 10 and 12mm plugs.

A QUARTER of company car drivers have never checked their tyre tread depths, according to a survey by safety charity TyreSafe.

TOOL firm Sealey has revealed a potential safety issue with the 230-12V power transformer supplied with its LED2105 rechargeable inspection lamp.

CORPORATE support for the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair is growing as leading trade associations publicly offer their backing to the garage scheme.

ECP now stocks a complete range of Bosch filters for diesel and petrol cars. The range includes fuel, oil, air and cabin filters. There are more than 1,700 filters covering virtually all European passenger cars.

rong>This auxiliary unit gives vehicles an added blast of lighting power. Hella says it will appeal particularly to off-road vehicles, trucks, large pick-ups and rally cars.

STEVE Kennard, owner of 1st Class Garage in Brighton, has started making podcasts covering common vehicle problems and technical tips.

This 83-piece set includes 30 3/8" square drive sockets which, Britool claims, should last a lifetime in the toughest working environments.

TYRE RETAILER Blackcircles.com has joined forces with Unipart to launch an online vehicle servicing scheme.

The manufacturer will explain the causes of premature belt failure and how to avoid them. The courses will be hosted by motor factors around the country and include advice on tension settings and the latest fitting techniques.

Now installed in a new HQ after burning down in January 2008, FAI has more than 400 timing belt kits on offer to cope with the rise in demand for all-in-one belt replacement solutions.

This set is suitable for a wide range of applications and a variety of cars, in particular models from Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes and BMW. It also works on Vauxhall, Ford and Peugeot vehicles.

SOME of the best companies in vehicle diagnostics - including Crypton, Texa, Launch UK, Autodiagnos and V-Tech UK - will be showcasing their latest products and information at the Workshop 2010 exhibition next year.

Exhaust fittings join the Veco brand at Kidderminster-based distributor Universal Automotive.

JOHN Ball has been appointed to the new job of MOT chairman at the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).