aftermarket

Some of the biggest names in the van and light commercial vehicle industry will be attending this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on April 24-26, the CV Show has confirmed the attendance of Ford and Volkswagen,…

SMMT will host an aftermarket-focused conference and networking event on Thursday 9 June as part of its programme of activities at Automechanika Birmingham 2016. The SMMT Aftermarket Forum will be open to senior delegates from the independent component supply and workshop network, offering insight and potential new business opportunities.

SMMT will host its next Open Forum event at Automechanika Birmingham.

Friday 2 October 2015 The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) Meet the Buyer event will relocate in 2016 to join Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s first trade show dedicated to automotive supply chain and aftermarket companies.

With the arrival of Euro-6 trucks on many company’s fleets in the past 12 months, the challenge of servicing and maintenance, and general management of the vehicles themselves, as well as their components – has reared its head once again.…

News from Isuzu: Isuzu Truck has revealed details of its latest campaign to promote genuine Isuzu parts that are available exclusively to members of the Isuzu Genuine Parts Club that was launched earlier this year at the CV Show. The…

Composite material manufacturer Omnia has opened a new production facility complete with modern tooling. The production site is near the firm’s current office in Nottingham. It includes advanced facilities such as a 3D Printer, welding/CNC capabilities and new staff to…

Cartwright Fleet Service (CFS) has kick-started its repair and servicing programme by opening its first workshop in Wythenshawe, Manchester. The opening of this new state-of-the-art garage and refurbishment facility is the beginning of CFS’ plan to set-up similar facilities throughout…

News from Volkswagen: Figures released by the Government’s vehicle testing agency, VOSA, in May 2014 revealed that more than half of all light commercial vehicles (LCVs) presented at testing centres across the UK are failing to gain an MOT test…

News from Krone: This year saw the appointment of Fleet Solutions as Service Partner for Krone Trailers. Fleet Solutions MD Brian Balfe explains what lies behind the operation. Fleet Solutions was established in 1984 and since then has expanded steadily…