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Aftermarket News Archive

Next Express Spares product demonstration evening set for Roscommon

The next nationwide product demonstration evening from Express Spares is set to take place in Gerry Gill Motors in Roscommon, on 30th April from 18:30.

Clarity on UK’s EV policy welcomed but more required for aftermarket, says LKQ

Fresh clarity on electric vehicle (EV) policy announced by the UK government this week will provide “certainty and opportunity for the independent aftermarket”, according to

Timing chain kits for aftermarket applications added to Gates range

Gates, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, is launching Timing Chain Kits into the aftermarket.

Blue Print setting new benchmarks in clutch technology

Blue Print – a globally recognised specialist in the Independent Automotive Aftermarket, says it is setting new benchmarks in clutch technology.

New tensioner tool set simplifies auxiliary belt maintenance

Laser Tools has introduced a versatile set of four auxiliary belt tensioner tools designed for professional and home mechanics working on Citroen, Peugeot, Volkswagen Group

More NCC verified batteries from Ecobat Battery

As spring develops, and the leisure season gets underway, enthusiasts will be keen to find ways of further improving their time away in their caravan

Commercial Vehicle Components rebrands to NAPA Auto Parts – Commercial

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland has announced the rebrand of its commercial vehicle subsidiary, Commercial Vehicle Components, to ‘NAPA Auto Parts – Commercial’.

Varta launches new portfolio to simplify battery selection

Varta Automotive has introduced its new product portfolio to the market designed to streamline choices for retailers, workshops, and fleet operators. It says the new

EcoVadis award for Ecobat and Exide Technologies

Further emphasising their close business philosophies, after recently celebrating their five year business partnership, Ecobat Battery’s parent company Ecobat and Exide Technologies, have another shared

MechanExpert 2025 Technical Roadshows up and running

The first round of MechanExpert Technical Roadshows of 2025 are up and running, kicking off in Newtownards on Tuesday followed by last night’s visit to

Car makers, industry bodies fined over £77m for breaking competition law

Ten car manufacturers in the UK, along with two trade bodies, have been fined more than £77 million, after they were found to have illegally

ZF Aftermarket and Brake Engineering to feature in upcoming Car SOS

ZF Aftermarket is set to take the spotlight in two upcoming episodes of Car SOS, as renowned TV presenter and engineering expert Tim Shaw visited

Liqui Moly appoints new export director

Liqui Moly has appointed Ingo Lindner as its new export director, effective 1st April. Linder will be responsible for strategy development and implementation for all

Schaeffler launches LuK RepSet 2CT DMF

Schaeffler says its new LuK RepSet 2CT DMF combines the benefits of a replacement double clutch and dual mass flywheel in one convenient package.

TRW introduces NOxidation brake assembly grease

TRW, a ZF Aftermarket brand, has launched TRW NOxidation, a brake assembly grease designed to combat corrosion, enhance brake system durability and improve overall vehicle

Shaftec targeting £30k of fundraising for Zoe’s Place

In 2024, Birmingham-based automotive remanufacturer Shaftec set an ambitious target: to raise at least £6,600 for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Coventry. The company now

How Blue Print ensures ‘Right First Time’ quality

Blue Print is a leading spare parts brand specialising in Asian vehicles and supporting popular European makes. With a vast range of over 27,000 parts

Ecobat Battery and Exide recognise five year partnership

It is now five years since Ecobat Battery, one of the UK’s largest battery distributors, and Exide Technologies, one of the world’s leading original equipment

Castrol launches Magnatec 5W-30 P for Citroen, Peugeot and DS

Castrol has launched Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 P, an advanced engine oil specially formulated to meet Stellantis’ new FPW9.55535/03 5W-30 engine oil specification, which means it

US auto tariffs will hurt global automakers and US manufacturing

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has said that it is “deeply concerned” by the US President’s announcement of additional tariffs on the automotive sector.