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Aftermarket News Archive
11 Nov 2025
Martin McGreevy returns to Ecobat Battery
Returning to Ecobat Battery, respected aftermarket stalwart Martin McGreevy has rejoined the UK’s largest battery distributor on the eve of a new phase, as the
10 Nov 2025
UPG attends Elring technical training course to strengthen expertise
UPG UK & Ireland recently took part in a specialist engine management training course hosted by Elring. Held at The Motorist, Leeds, the hands-on training
06 Nov 2025
Are poor quality headlight bulbs causing glare?
Using its lighting laboratory located at its headquarters in Leeds, Osram, an original equipment manufacturer of automotive bulbs, has found that there are bulbs on
06 Nov 2025
Unprecedented exhibitor demand for 2026 Auto Trade EXPO
Exhibitor demand for the 2026 Auto Trade EXPO has reached unprecedented levels, with over 90 per cent of available stand space already booked less than
06 Nov 2025
Finol Oils: Your complete workshop partner
For nearly five decades, Finol Oils has been at the heart of the Irish automotive industry, supplying high-quality, market-leading lubricants, coolants, grease and workshop consumables
05 Nov 2025
Transpec Ltd acquires The Airbrake Centre
Truck and trailer parts specialist, Transpec Ltd has announced the acquisition of The Airbrake Centre Ltd, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of airbrake components for
05 Nov 2025
Motul revamps motorcycle range with new Ngen Core technology
Building on its long-standing pioneering expertise, Motul is once again leading the way with Ngen Core, a new technology using re-refined base oils (RRBO).
04 Nov 2025
ALLDATA and Schaeffler collaborate on Skoda gearbox repair
ALLDATA Europe has played a prominent part in a repair that illustrated how collaboration is providing independent workshops the confidence, knowledge and efficiency to carry
04 Nov 2025
Schaeffler agrees to sell ‘declining’ turbocharger business in China
Schaeffler AG has today agreed to sell its “declining” turbocharger business in China to Chengdu Xiling Power Science & Technology Incorporated Company (Xiling), a leading
03 Nov 2025
Dayco appoints Meliga managing director EMEA aftermarket
Dayco has announced the appointment of Marco Meliga as its new managing director, EMEA aftermarket, effective 1st September.
30 Oct 2025
More than £100k worth of counterfeit car parts seized in major UK operation
Police in South Gloucestershire have seized more than 3,600 counterfeit car parts from a trader operating from a self-storage facility.
30 Oct 2025
Over 1,000 parts added to febi and Blue Print ranges
The bilstein group has announced further range expansions to its febi and Blue Print passenger and commercial vehicle parts offerings, with more than 1,000 new
30 Oct 2025
Continental expands spare parts range for chassis and steering
The Continental group sector ContiTech, has implemented the portfolio expansion announced last year at Automechanika.
30 Oct 2025
ZF [pro]Manager wins Equip Auto Paris innovation award
ZF Aftermarket’s [pro]Manager platform has been recognised for supporting the aftermarket’s digital transformation, securing the Equip Auto 2025 award in the category of ‘Digital Solutions
29 Oct 2025
Optimal strengthens engine mounting offering across Europe
Optimal has strengthened its support for the independent aftermarket with a re-engineered engine mounting range that reflects the evolving technical and performance demands of today’s
29 Oct 2025
GS Yuasa drives best-practice battery replacement with Yu-Fit+ and lookup tools
GS Yuasa has issued a warning to workshops and motorists across Europe – “Incorrect battery fitting and failure to reset the Battery Management System (BMS)
29 Oct 2025
FAI highlights importance of quality filters
FAI Auto Parts is spotlighting its comprehensive filter range as garages and technicians prepare for the seasonal surge in maintenance and demand for cleaner in-cabin
28 Oct 2025
Schaeffler unveils Hereford distribution centre expansion
Schaeffler has increased the storage capacity of its UK warehouse by 50 per cent, by adding a new split level extension covering 3200m2.
28 Oct 2025
Bosch expands battery range
Bosch has expanded its battery range to now include three new batteries, primarily designed as auxiliary power sources for electric vehicles (EV) or as starter
24 Oct 2025
Atlas Autoservice points to bright future
It has almost been two years since Atlas Autoservice announced the acquisition of Bridgestone’s 18 Irish retail depots, operating under the ‘First Stop’ and ‘Fast