This is the lowest interest rate since 1955. Last month the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut rates from 5% to 4.5% in an effort to ward off recession. Says Richard Lambert, CBI director-general: "This is a bold and welcome move by the Monetary Policy Committee, and achieves what the CBI had been calling for."

/>Radiators for the Toyota Hiace Powervan 2.5DT D-4D and water pumps for the Isuzu Rodeo 3.0DT pick-up have also just been released. They are part of a cooling range that includes pressure caps, thermostats, viscous couplings and air con condens

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/>However, because clutches take a long-time to replace, Renault says it’s vital that replacement clutches are quality products that are easily available at competitive pri

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/>Specialist pliers are also available, including the 8” (200mm) gas pliers, 8” (200mm) glass pliers and 10” (250mm) combination pli

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/>The machine is designed to skim a disc in nine minutes meaning a whole axle can be done in less than 20 minutes. Pro-Cut says that if workshops charge £40 for skimming an axle it equates to an extra £130 in labour per hour for MOTs on top of what is already being charge

Friday 31st October . . .

Friday 31st October . . .

/>Also available is the APS aluminium rail system for extraction of exhaust fumes from moving vehicles and the AFS Hose rail system – a simpler system with a supporting steel rail to offer automatic trolley ret

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/>Behr Hella’s range of thermal parts now includes 330 products covering 85% of the parts requirement for Korean vehicles in western Europ

Wednesday 29th October . . .

Wednesday 29th October . . .

/>The company has three-in-one and four-in-one kits for the range that covers passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Components include clutches for everything from regular marques to less well-known makes such as Yugo, Ssangyong and Daci

Tuesday 28th October . . .

Tuesday 28th October . . .

/>Packaged in a mobile storage cabinet it comes with a 19” flat screen, PC and laser printer. It can be used in conjunction with other Actia Muller test equipment, including shock absorber and wheel alignment kit. It is also fully compatible with Actia’s Multi-di@g diagnostic units – helping to form the basis of a multi-function testing uni

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/>The ever-expanding range is available for a large number of cars that were originally fitted with conventional wipers, as well as for newer models where they are a direct replaceme

AFTERMARKET editor Tom Mallens and new media salesman Simon Gardner are all set to hit the road in support of automotive charity BEN.

/>The printer can be customised to include the user’s name, address and work details as well as the results of the FAS (partial flow free acceleration) test itself. It comes with a stainless steel testing pro

EQUIPMENT supplier Premier Diagnostics has been revealed as the firm behind the rescue package for garages affected by the closure of Protech Automotive earlier this month.

INDUSTRY charity BEN has announced that David Main has been appointed as its new chief executive.

BILL RICHMOND has become the 2,000th technician in the body repair sector to gain the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) standard from the IMI.

MORE than 130 technicians and garage managers got the latest diagnostic knowledge from leading experts Dave Garratt, Frank Massey and James Dillon this week.

/>The company says its MOT consultants will be able to advise garages on a range of issues, including the latest VOSA legislation

/>Other features include an ergonomic trigger designed to offer forward and reverse torque at the touch of a button. It also comes with a handle exhaust and 360 degree air inlet swivel to prevent troublesome hose kink

/>It cures in 12 hours so workshop downtime can be kept to a minimum. It can even be reduced to zero if it is left to cure overnight. The coating is designed to last for several years and each kit is suitable for one standard tester comprising four rollers

FORMER Top Technician winner Clive Atthowe has been hand-picked for an exclusive training course on the other side of the world.

A FREE guide to keeping customers cars if they do not pay their repair bills is now available online.

/>The blades’ profile is also built to combat leaves, dust and insects. A synthetic rubber is used for durability and given a water-repellent coating to stop it sticking to the screen on especially hot or cold days. Michelin says this speeds up the dispersal of wa

/>Marques covered by the new European range include, Audi, Seat, Volkswagen, Ford, Lexus and Chevrolet. The exhausts are EU type-approved and comply with regulations for noise, back pressure and engine performa

Drivers are cutting short the life of their tyres, endangering their safety and adding to the cost of motoring if they do not check tyre pressures, according to TyreSafe.

TYRE retailer Blackcircles.com has appointed Unipart Automotive as its preferred parts supplier.

WORKSHOPS unable to get equipment calibrated or serviced following the closure of Protech Automotive can call on a new company for help.