/>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.

/>It is heat-sealed for maintenance free protection and has built-in flame arrester vents which allow gases to escape. The Heavy Duty range has four design types for specific application nee

/>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.

/>The AO3256 model is a top of the range space heater for very large areas, including warehou

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

/>It comes in a handy plastic bag and consists of a range of tried and tested Autoglym produ

/>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.

/>The airbrush can be used for most automotive paints and finishes with what the company says is “excellent control and hairline detailR

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.

/>The company’s ratcheting pliers have swivel jaws for parallel clamping with improved g

/>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.

/>The broad, sculpted spokes taper toward the centre where a locking centre cap is badged with the stylish Wolfrace l

/>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.

/>This kit helps drivers fix the problem fast and avoid the serious consequences of being caught in an illegal

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

/>Polluted air is recycled back into the working area, completely free of polluta

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.

/>It is increasing its range and has re-styled its packaging with pizza-style boxes to give better protection to the components ins

/>With only one point of contact between tyre and roller, the system reduces tyre damage during testing and also wheel s

DIAGNOSTIC firm V-Tech UK has announced a comprehensive series of training courses for the coming year.

/>The endoscope has a high 7,400 pixel resolution to give technicians a clear view of probl

THE RIGHT To Repair Campaign has gained more support with the backing of the United Aftermarket Network (UAN) buying group.

XPART'S AutoService network of garages has chosen to use the Autologic diagnostic tool in all 240 of its branches.

SMALL businesses should submit self-assessment tax returns as soon as possible to avoid disruption, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning.

/>The latest DG-190 plug can be used on 13 separate 2.0 litre Volkswagen applications, including the Golf V, EOS, Touran, Passat and Je

/>The injector pullers are just some of the latest products set to be unveiled by Klann Tools during the month ahead

YOUNG panel technician Simon Noble has been congratulated by Prime Minister Gordon Brown for scooping a medal at a global skills contest.

/>It is powered by 15 high intensity LEDs and has a precision reflector to direct light exactly where you need it. It can run for up to five hours before recharging.

A SNAP-on SOLUS scanner worth thousands of pounds and a PalmerSport driving experience from Comma are now up for grabs to the winner of Top Technician 2008.

/>The Electrocharge motor produces 575Nm of torque in a tool that weighs 2.9

THATCHAM has announced plans to open a vehicle damage assessment training centre.

LAUNCH X-431 Ltd has become one of the few diagnostic companies to be accepted as a member of the Garage Equipment Association.

THE MAN charged with convincing garages to sign-up to the BSI Kitemark says he wants to treble the number of garages achieving the standard this year.

/>The all-makes program consists of more than 250 part numbers, giving 85% coverage of the vehicle p

/>It automatically adjusts and stabilises the recommended bleed pressure to make the mechanics’ job as easy as possi