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.

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/>This means more garages in more locations than ever before now have easy access to these OE-quality beari

/>Socket bits are included for the removal of Bosch-type, alternator free-wheel drive pulle

/>All you need to do when ordering your hubs is simply pick from the range of colours and you can have units that match the colour of your calipers

/>The Energy Saver booth features intelligent control system to release air and heat all packaged within a compact des

TRAINING provider Warwick Control has last minute places available on its In-Vehicle Network training course for technicians keen to stay at the forefront of emerging technology.

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SNAP-on Equipment has published a wheel alignment guide to provide answers to technicians' queries.

THE BRAKING systems of tomorrow were revealed at the Transport Research Laboratory in Bracknell this week.

PARTS company LSUK has bid farewell to its longest-serving employee.

FRANK MASSEY has produced a common rail diesel training DVD to help technicians take advantage of this booming sector of the repair market.

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/>Thanks to its deep blue-black colour, the new basecoat improves the colour matching of darker, more intense colo

/>This is the first of a series of additions in the pipeline, courtesy of a new management te

WIRRAL-based motor factor group LVW Automotive has expanded with the purchase of Wrexham-based WM Rollings.

MOT stations should ensure vehicles are not parked on roller brake testers overnight if they are part of an ATL system, the RMIF has warned.

THE GARAGE Equipment Group (GEG) has become the latest company to expand into the booming diagnostics market.

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/>The control panel displays current and voltage, while the required gouging current is set in adjustments of 10

/>It is handy when removing belts from pulleys as well as the removal of mouldings, seals and bearings, plus a host of other items, including fuel inject

PETER Cruickshanks has won a year's free Autodata subscription for being the company's longest serving subscriber.

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THE IMI has launched a scheme to reward companies and people who contribute to boosting skill levels in the industry.

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/>It will be used in all future formulations as part of the Standohyd range. It is available from the end of January in one-litre pack sizes.

PARTS company DENSO is planning a series of major expansions to its product ranges over the coming months, the company has announced.

AN AIR con training company has been launched by expert Garry Phillips MIMI to help workshops get to grips with the latest barrage of European legislation.

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CAR CARE company Autoglym has officially opened a £4 million warehouse and distribution centre in Letchworth to help more customers benefit from its products.

AUTODATA is planning to launch a diesel version of its Guided Diagnostics system to help technicians deal with troublesome repairs, Aftermarket can reveal.

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/>It works on DOT 3, 4 and 5.1 specification fluids, giving you a simple solution to most testing j

GLAMOROUS NGK girl Cassie has been on the road promoting the company's latest products and plans.

/>The colour-coded menus are easy to use and the device comes with the latest software to give faster route calculations than ever before, either in the UK or throughout Eur

WORKSHOP 2008, the service repair and maintenance event within the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Show, has sold out, meaning vehicle technicians will be able to get advice, information and products from scores of companies in one easy visit.

VALEO has announced it is stepping up its campaign against pirated components by warning that they post a serious danger to motorists.

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/>VOSA has dropped plans for an electronic link between petrol exhaust gas analysers (EGAs) and the computerized MOT system after it was shelved for not being reliable or cost-effect

VOSA has won a second award and glowing praise from the Prime Minister for its computerisation of the MOT system.

WORKSHOPS and garages need to start preparing for April 6 when the Corporate Manslaughter Act becomes law, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning.

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THE IMI is urging workshops to check they comply with air con service regulations after European rules were updated.

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ORGANISERS of this year's WorldSkills UK competition are looking for workshops with a star technician in their ranks.

THE ENVIRONMENT Agency has issued hundreds of flood warnings, saying workshops and small businesses around the country are at risk following severe weather.

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