Editor’s Blog

Earlier this year, the crash repair experts, Thatcham, announced its intention to formulate a standard for crash repair methods and this week the plans took another step forward with the announcement of a new working group to drive the initiative forward – ReMAG (Repair Methods Assessment Group).

Britool, the UK's leading professional tightening tools supplier, has launched a brand new range of ratcheting screwdrivers.

Richardson Ford has become one of the latest dealer groups to expand its after-sales parts business through the addition of XPart's All-Makes programme.

Black Horse Motor Finance has announced the launch of a pilot which will underline a brand new approach to selling finance at the point of sale. Called AutoRate Plus, this innovative business approach, if successful, is expected to have a radical impact on the motor finance industry. Aimed at helping dealers claw back some of the F&I income lost to direct lenders over past years the pilot will run until early 2008 with over 200 dealers nationwide.

With the festive season fast approaching, there is nothing more certain to spoil your Christmas cheer than your car breaking down, so don't forget to look after it!

The strength of TIP's support throughout Europe and the company's proven ability to supply trailers to a predetermined specification, on time, has led to GE's TIP Trailer Services supplying a further 10 new trailers to UK logistics provider LV Shipping.

Visitors to the BSI-sponsored TalkShop seminar area at The Aftermarket Show in January 2008 will have the chance to enter a free-to-enter prize draw to win one of two pairs of tickets to the 2008 British Grand Prix.

Ixtar has launched a range of Lambda branded engine treatments, designed to improve the efficiency of modern vehicle engines and fuel systems.

Facom, Europe's leading tool provider, has launched a range of premium quality foam tool modules for its professional end-user customers.

As part of its major brand re-launch this year, Britool, the UK's leading professional tightening tools supplier, has introduced a new website.