MOT STATIONS risk disciplinary action if they fail to keep paper copies of special notices issued by VOSA, the RMIF has reminded workshops.

/>It now contains a tapping drill, three varying lengths of insert and an installation tool. A high-speed tang break-off tool and a high-speed STI intermediate tap are also inclu

GARAGE Equipment Association chief executive Dave Garratt is hitting the road to raise money for charity.

/>The tread compound offers high levels of durability and wear resistance, ensuring operators get maximum value for money thanks to increased tyre l

/>The range extension includes everything from brake discs and fluid to cables, wheel cylinders and fitting k

PETER Coombes has decided to stand down as director and chairman of tools company Sykes-Pickavant.

/>Almost all the company’s products are made at its factory in Bradford. Production and technical director Nicky Bhogal says this gives the company greater control over quality and availabil

AN INDUSTRY commentator says employers must realise they are in a "beauty parade" to attract the most capable young staff entering the job market.

THE NEW boss of garage equipment specialist Actia Muller has unveiled plans to target independent workshops and franchised dealers with its comprehensive range of kit.

PARTS company Motaquip says more independent garages could take advantage of profit opportunities available on timing belt kits.

/>They assist in both diagnosing and solving common and rarer problems, ensuring belts are installed and fitted correc

/>The bolt-on device monitors the level of charge in a battery and disconnects any loads that threaten to take the voltage below a pre-determined le

/>The 12V batteries come in capacities from 110 to 200Ah and have greater power and cycling ability than regular batteries to cope with the increased array of electrical equipment used in modern vehicles, including televisions, satellite receivers, microwaves and refrigerato

AFTERMARKET's team of experts will be on hand to give out free technical advice at the Workshop 2008 exhibition this April.

A PIONEERING scheme to secure sensitive security data from vehicle manufacturers has been launched by the locksmiths industry.

/>From spanners and ratchets to pliers and screwdrivers, its aims to help you tackle any kind of mechanical repair on the m

THE NATIONAL credit crunch means drivers are keeping their cars for longer, analysts at AA Warranty have announced.

COMPANIES need to prepare for tough economic conditions if they are to prosper, the president of the IMI has warned.

TRAINING expert Nigel Buchanan has issued a stark warning on the dangers of failing to invest in on-going education.

TECHNICIANS in and around Kent will be able to quiz industry big wigs at a free evening event next week.

/>The unit has a maximum pressure rating of 100 psi and an airflow rating of 20 cubic feet per minute (CFM) at zero psi and eight CFM at 90

/>It comes with an overall height of 4m and three-stage telescopic front lifting arms. A pair of two-stage rear arms gives a reach of up to

/>It features all the benefits of the X-431 tool with an easy-to-use touch screen, wireless communication, integral CAN Bus technology and much m

/>All the models feature a simple pump handle system to make pulling gears, bearings, couplings and more as easy as possible. They can also be used on wheels, axles and press-fit compone

THE DEPARTMENT for Transport has warned anyone fitting dangerous metal bull bars to vehicles that they could be prosecuted.

/>It can change any type of tyre from 10” to 30” on a completely automatic basis with virtually no manual eff

/>Features also include ‘auto power off’ and ‘auto range’ functions as well as overload protecti

THE RELATIONSHIP between VMs and franchised dealers is suffering because of uncertainties over the future of Block Exemption Regulations (BER), says a senior boss at the RMIF.

THE Bosch Car Service network has joined forces with the FOXY Lady Drivers Club to provide a programme of motoring fitness checks for female drivers.

/>A twin hammer mechanism means it can deliver 700ft/lbs of torque and can produce 1,300 blows per minute, reducing removal time by 50

THE Good Garage Scheme has developed a free legal support service for its members.

/>It covers more than 800 vehicle types from 43 manufacturers including Alfa Romeo and Volvo and many in betw

A FEW places are still available on a two-day Frank Massey diagnostic training course in Glasgow this month.

/>It uses a different testing system than other conventional testers to give more accurate results, independent of a vehicle’s weight or tyre press

FRANK Massey will be running a free technical clinic at the Workshop 2008 exhibition to help workshops overcome their diagnostic and repair problems.

OSCILLOSCOPE diagnostics and CAN Bus systems are just some of the topics covered in the latest schedule of training courses announced by technical expert James Dillon.

AUTODATA has officially launched its first product for the van and heavy goods vehicle markets, as well as revealing plans for a new raft of technical products to benefit workshops.

PARTS manufacturer ZF Trading is looking to bring German quality to the UK with the possible start of yet another branded garage service scheme.

/>In particular, those fitted with exhaust after-treatments and turbochargers, such as those on VW and Mercedes Benz cars and light commercial vehic

/>Sanding errors are prevented by the sanding stroke speed being indicated on the switch lever, this is integrated in the outer curve of the handl

/>The scope is just one of a range of new kit and special offers out this month, including a new selection of EOBD code read

All workshops involved in MOT, service & repair should put Monday June 9th in their diaries as the GEA Aftermarket Technical Workshop takes place at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon.

/>Also included are European and American software plus all the early Asian vehicle pre-OBD connectors. European pre-OBD cables are also available as an opti

TYRE designs are changing and fitting stations need to keep up to speed if they want to cope in the future, tyre maintenance company Apaseal has warned.

/>This helps it penetrate perforated, painted or rusty metals. It runs from a three-phase supply but the maximum duty cycle consumes just 10kVA, with a cutting capability of up to 2

Snap-on Tools has unveiled a new design for its 420 UK franchisee vans, to give technicians a better shopping experience.

THE IMI has launched a trouble-shooting team of consultants to help workshops get expert business advice.

GARAGE equipment specialist The Trade Group has launched a combined gas analyser and smoke meter it hopes will transform the way manufacturers and distributors work together to help garages.

FRENCH garage equipment company Actia Muller is crossing the Channel to launch its extensive range of kit in the UK for the first time.

TECHNICAL expert Dave Garratt says garages could make extra money by cashing in on the latest environmental trend.