Aftermarket

A new fact file of automotive industry facts has been produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to shout about what makes the UK’s industry great. With a total turnover of £59.3 billion, the UK automotive sector added…

Figures revealed by the Freight Transport Association have shown that members using its Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) are 86% less likely to have serious brake defects compared to VOSA checks. Data compiled via FTA’s Gateway management information system and compared…

Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) could be set to benefit from better funding as government scrutinises the lending process. The Parliamentary Treasury Committee is investigating how easy it is for SMEs to borrow money, the treatment they receive from…

The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK for ‘persistent air pollution problems’ and could impose fines of £300 million a year until agreed targets are met. The action comes after the UK admitted it would be unable…

Industry and manufacturing are key components for ongoing economic recovery while the UK needs to ‘get to work’ and not rely so heavily on consumers and the City of London for growth. Those are the verdicts of Chancellor George Osborne…

With new Euro-6 technology on trucks, many operators are turning to vehicle manufacturer maintenance packages until they better get their head around EGRs, SCRs and other acronyms.  What’s life like in the workshop with vans, coaches and buses? There are…

Fuller Tankers has been appointed the sole UK distributor for Van Hool tankers and trailers. The two companies first met at the CV Show in 2013 and now Fuller Tankers is getting ready to represent the brand at the 2014…

Vans, trucks, buses and coaches are becoming ever more sophisticated and complex in the hunt for extra economy and lower emissions. Have they become too complex to maintain in-house? Manufacturers offer compelling repair and maintenance contracts, but does their expertise…

Preparations for the 2014 Commercial Vehicle Show continue and once again include the only national forum for vehicle maintenance and repair sector with Workshop. An integral part of the show, Workshop attracts business from a wide audience including prime decision…