The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is urging all suppliers and motor factors to air its experiences on accessing VM parts data. The rallying call comes as the European Commission (EC), survey assessing the market’s experience of obtaining repair and maintenance information, enters its final days
Factor & supplier news
Comline scores a hole-in-one with its second successful golf day
Comline has hosted its second golf day, as it continues to establish the event in the UK aftermarket and build on its success
TRW designs braking fluid to work in all temperatures
TRW has developed the world’s first DOT 5.1 brake fluid designed to work and maintain its performance at all temperatures. The formulation has been scientifically engineered to meet the latest demands in ESP technology
Denso coolly expands its air con compressor range
Denso has extended its air conditioning compressor range by adding a further 29 new references. The Japanese parts supplier has introduced the new products in order to increase its grip on the air con market, by extending its offering to the independent aftermarket
ECP goes for platinum with new lighting range
Euro Car Parts launched a new range of automotive lighting to the aftermarket. The Platinum Plus product line was unveiled for the first time at Thatcham’s Repair Focus event, at The ABP Club on June 12
ECP PARENT ACQUIRES MORE DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
Five Netherlands companies to be rolled-up in acquisition drive
AUTODATA SOLD TO INVESTMENT FIRMS
Autodata has been acquired by investment firms Bowmark Capital and Five Arrows for an undisclosed sum.
TRAINEESHIPS SET TO DELIVER MORE FLEXIBILITY FOR AFTERMARKET EMPLOYERS
Running a traineeship is set to become easier for the aftermarket as government looks to give employers more flexibility over the programme, in its latest proposal. Government aims to build on the strong start it has made for its trainee scheme, which is designed to help young people prepare and ready themselves for an apprenticeship
AP’s interactive trade show hits the right notes in Harrogate
Last Thursday saw Andrew Page successfully hold its first AutoInsider Live interactive trade show and hailed it as the start of many, with future dates set to be announced
Unipart’s garage network to benefit from new online tool
Motorists could be set for a more efficient servicing offering, with Unipart Automotive’s new Quote Finder Tool. It says it is in the perfect position to support both its 700 strong independent garage network through its Car Care programme and motorists, as it can supply information on its nearest garage and a price estimation for their initial request