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Supporting the Independent Garage and MOT sector 

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Supporting the Independent Garage and MOT sector 

Issue 350 

May 2023 

Welcome to the latest issue of The Garage. 

In this issue The Motor Ombudsman have 

announced their Star Awards for 2023. Their 

annual awards, recognising the outstanding 

work from the garage industry. The number of 

entries are growing year-on-year with garages 

and individuals aiming to win one of these 

prestigious awards, you can read all the news 

over on page 12. 

Following applications for new membership 

from mobile tyre technicians, the NTDA 

have launched a new licence scheme aimed 

specifically for them. The NTDA now have 

as many new memberships from mobile 

companies as depot-based retailers and Chief 

Executive Stefan Hay is keen to recognise that, 

more information on page 6. 

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CONTENTS 

Inside 

News 

6. NTDA - Following the tremendous success of its current Tyre 

Technician Professional Development Scheme (TTPDS), which 

has seen more than 12,000 tyre technicians trained, assessed as 

competent and issued with a licence since 2014, the NTDA has 

launched a new licence specifically for mobile tyre technicians 

working on car and light vehicle tyres. 

8. WAI - Rotating electrics supplier and electric vehicle (EV) 

charging cable specialist, WAI, is urging EV owners to keep an eye 

on their charging cables following a spate of thefts across the UK. 

9. Castrol - has launched a new app, Castrol Fastscan, that 

rewards workshops every time they purchase qualifying Castrol 

branded products. The app also provides access to a wealth of 

useful guidance, training, and technical support materials. 

12. The Motor Ombudsman - is pleased to announce that 

the 2023 Star Awards, encompassing both the Garage Star 

and Customer Service Star accolades, are now open for 

customer nominations on its dedicated online Awards portal 

(TheMotorOmbudsman.org/Awards). 

16. HELLA ValueFit Slim beacons - maximise safety and 

support the latest workplace legislation. HELLA, the original 

equipment manufacturer and system supplier, continues to lead 

the way with a host of lighting solutions that improve visibility 

and increase safety. 

22. Pauline Brookes - leads the Motor Trade team at Kingfisher 

Insurance, the headline sponsors of this year’s Professional 

Recovery Tow Show. We caught up with her to discuss how 

Kingfisher Insurance can support the industry, what she likes to 

do outside of work, and plans for the future. 

24. Bridgestone’s - gold medal ambassadors Adam Peaty 

and Charlotte Worthington officially reopened the company’s 

‘inspirational’ new-look Warwick headquarters, following an 

extensive refurbishment. 

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31. EBAY launches ‘Certified Recycled Portal’ - Motorists in 

the UK saved £99 million in 2022 by opting for used parts and 

accessories instead of brand-new replacements, according 

to new research by eBay. The online marketplace reveals the 

impact of second-hand parts as it relaunches its Certified 

Recycled programme, which sells recycled vehicle parts from 81 

certified sellers. 

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NEWS 

NTDA 

launches 

new licence 

for Mobile 

Tyre Technicians 

Following the tremendous success of its current Tyre Technician Professional Development 

Scheme (TTPDS), which has seen more than 12,000 tyre technicians trained, assessed as 

competent and issued with a licence since 2014, the NTDA has launched a new licence 

specifically for mobile tyre technicians working on car and light vehicle tyres. 

Speaking about the new licence, NTDA Chief Executive Stefan 

Hay said: “The team at Aylesbury began to notice from 2020 

onwards, that many of the companies now applying for 

membership of the Association are mobile tyre fitting operations. In 

fact, 6 of the new members who’ve joined in the last 12 months are 

either exclusively, or primarily, mobile and many more membership 

enquiries from such companies are in the pipeline. 

It is safe to say, that the Association is now getting as many 

enquiries from mobile companies as depot-based tyre retailers, 

which is understandable as customers love the convenience of 

having a tyre technician come to their home, place of work, or 

roadside to deal with a tyre problem, but also want the assurance 

that the technician is trained and fully competent. As a result, 

many mobile companies are enquiring with both the NTDA and our 

approved training providers regarding mobile tyre fitting for car 

and light vehicle training and licensing. On a number of occasions, 

the NTDA had been asked by such companies whether it would 

be possible to introduce a REACT compliant Licensed Mobile Tyre 

Technician card to complement the current suite of licences in the 

TTPDS – this new licence is our response. 

Before taking this initiative further, the NTDA sought the views 

of the approved training providers on whether this was something 

they would support and also whether they currently run training 

programmes that would dovetail into such a licence. The response 

was very positive with the majority of training providers supporting 

the introduction of the new licence and stating that they already 

offered, or could offer, suitable courses to support the scheme. 

Clearly, as with all courses leading to NTDA licences under the 

TTPDS, content is based on the relevant occupational standards 

and will cover, as a minimum: 

● Tyre history and construction 

● Sidewall markings and labelling 

● Car and light vehicle wheels 

● Tubes, valves and Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems 

● Issues affecting tyre life and how to manage them 

● Customer care 

● Health & Safety at Work including safe working at the 

customer’s premises 

● Mobile tyre fitting and balancing 

● Minor tyre repairs in accordance with BS159g 

● C&U regs 

● Tyre damage and wear including how to inspect a tyre 

● Roadside wheel changing procedure in line with 

REACT recommendations 

In conclusion Stefan Hay said: “The NTDA membership has 

become a broad church. We have tyre retailers with national 

networks of fast fit branches, traditional independent family 

run tyre distributors, wholesalers and importers, mobile tyre 

fitting companies and an extensive supplier membership of tyre 

manufacturers, tyre collectors and re-processors, retreaders, 

repairers, automotive training providers and tools, equipment and 

consumables suppliers. Ensuring that we continue to represent 

the interests of the members and support the professional 

development of their employees is crucial to the future of the 

trade, especially at a time it faces such a desperate skills shortage. 

We hope, therefore, that uptake of the new licence will prove to be 

as popular as our current licensing schemes and that our mobile 

tyre fitting membership will continue to grow. 

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06, News NTDA Licence.indd 1 11/05/2023 09:38

NEWS 

Fueltone widens distribution 

network with Europit Tyres 

Fuel additives and engine cleaning specialist Fueltone Pro has 

expanded its network of stockists with Europit Tyres and Auto 

Centres now offering the comprehensive fuel system product 

range. 

Two of Europit Tyres and Auto Centres branches, Clacton 

and Heybridge (Maldon), will now offer customers a range 

of fuel additives, engine, and diesel particulate filter (DPF) 

cleaning systems, helping motorists achieve higher fuel 

efficiency and reduce emissions. 

Malcolm Rosher, commercial director at Fueltone Pro said: 

“Considering the current economic climate drivers are rushing 

to find ways of saving costs associated with running a vehicle. 

“Fuel additives are a great way of improving fuel efficiency 

and reducing harmful emissions, meaning drivers will get more 

miles from a tank and make considerable cost savings over the 

course of a year.” 

The extension to Fueltone Pro’s network of retailers comes 

as the company reports heightened demand for its range as 

technicians and motorists turn to fuel additives and engine 

treatments, to prevent issues on vehicles worsening, and avoid 

the inflated associated costs of bigger problems requiring 

repair. 

Additive formulations help keep an engine clean and burn 

fuel for longer and at a higher temperature, resulting in an 

increase in power for every millilitre of fuel that the vehicle 

consumes. Fuel additives are developed to reduce emissions, 

improve fuel consumption, and clean up fuel system 

components. 

The company’s petrol and diesel additive chemistry sits 

alongside Fueltone Pro’s range of engine flush treatments, 

diesel particulate filter cleaning agents, and diesel system 

primers. 

For more information on the Fueltone Pro product range, 

visit the website: https://fueltone.pro/ 

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07, News Fueltone.indd 1 11/05/2023 09:40

NEWS 

WAI warns of increased 

electric vehicle cable theft 

Rotating electrics supplier and 

electric vehicle (EV) charging 

cable specialist, WAI, is urging 

EV owners to keep an eye on 

their charging cables following 

a spate of thefts across the UK. 

Recent reports have seen increased 

thefts of EV charging cables with 

thieves selling on the cables as 

scrap metal, much like car parts such as 

catalytic converters. 

WAI is encouraging EV owners to be 

vigilant when it comes to charging their 

electric car at home or out and about, as 

EV charging cables become the next hot 

product to be stolen, potentially leading to 

thousands of EV owners getting stranded. 

Not only can EV charging cables be sold 

for scrap metal, but there is a “growing 

used cable market through online sites”, 

according to the AA. The AA also reported 

damage to, or theft of charging cables, is 

the biggest security concern drivers have 

when it comes to owning an EV. 

WAI introduced an EV extension cable 

range to its product portfolio in 2021 in 

preparation for the future of mobility 

and to provide EV owners whose vehicle 

doesn’t come with a public charging cable 

as standard, an option to purchase one 

for charging at home. 

Richard Welland, managing director at 

WAI says: “It’s important for EV drivers to 

think about charging cable security. It’s 

best to keep them stored or locked out 

of sight to stop opportunistic criminals 

seeing them and breaking into a vehicle to 

steal them.” 

For more information on WAI’s product 

range visit https://www.waiglobal.com 

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08, News WAI Cable Theft.indd 1 11/05/2023 09:41

Castrol launches new app to reward 

and support independent workshops 

Castrol has launched a new app, Castrol Fastscan, that rewards workshops 

every time they purchase qualifying Castrol branded products. The app 

also provides access to a wealth of useful guidance, training, and technical 

support materials. 

NEWS 

Workshop owners using Castrol Fastscan accumulate 

points for the purchase of Castrol EDGE, MAGNATEC, 

GTX, TRANSMAX and motorcycle branded products 

bought by their business, and they can redeem those points 

against an attractive catalogue of items in ten separate 

categories, including consumer electronics and home 

appliances. The first 200 workshops to sign up for the new app 

will receive 1,000 ‘free’ welcome points. 

Castrol SERVICE workshops which participate in Castrol 

Fastscan will automatically have access to additional exclusive 

rewards. Over 220 independent workshops in the UK are 

already part of this acclaimed network, allowing them to use 

‘Castrol SERVICE’ branding. Participating businesses receive a 

comprehensive range of benefits including a Castrol guarantee 

for the oil used in customers’ vehicles, operation quality 

certification, branded technician clothing, along with marketing 

support and training, all designed to facilitate an increase in and 

retention of customers. 

As well as being the interface for the new Castrol loyalty 

scheme, Castrol Fastscan allows users to access an all-new 

knowledge hub containing technical support, ‘How To’ videos, 

and thought leadership articles focused on vehicle service 

and maintenance topics. Castrol has worked with automotive 

partners to create a diverse range of content to meet the 

specific needs of owners, managers, and mechanics. 

Layla Yebaile, Service and Maintenance Marketing Lead at 

Castrol Europe said: “This easy-to-use app offers an interactive 

digital hub, created to benefit and support independent 

workshops. This builds on our National Mechanics Month and 

is part of our strategy to build collaborative relationships with 

workshops and their staff, helping workshops drive profitability, 

navigate industry changes and become even more effective.” 

To join the Fastscan Castrol loyalty scheme, workshops 

just need to source Castrol products from our Ambassador 

Distributor, The Race Group. To find out more, visit: 

www.castrol.co.uk/fastscan 

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The Motor Ombudsman’s 2023 Star 

Awards invite consumers to shine 

the spotlight on excellence 

The Motor Ombudsman is pleased to announce that the 2023 Star 

Awards, encompassing both the Garage Star and Customer Service Star 

accolades, are now open for customer nominations on its dedicated 

online Awards portal (TheMotorOmbudsman.org/Awards). 

The annual competition was introduced by the Ombudsman 

for the automotive sector in 2020 to recognise individual 

team members and businesses accredited to one or more 

of its four Motor Industry Codes of Practice, that have gone the 

extra mile in the eyes of consumers. This could be for example, 

during the repair or purchase of a new or used vehicle, or when 

submitting a warranty claim or enquiry. Since the Star Awards 

were launched, around 3,500 nominations have been submitted 

to date – short accounts which showcase examples of excellence 

and remarkable acts of kindness and generosity to help motorists 

in their time of need, and to stay on the move. 

More than 7,000 Motor Ombudsman-accredited franchise 

dealerships, independent garages and body repair centres across 

the UK are eligible to be put forward by motorists for one of the 

eight Garage Star trophies representing different regions of the 

UK, spanning Jersey in the south, to the Shetland Islands in the 

north. Similarly, for the three Customer Service Star Awards on 

offer, motorists can submit a nomination highlighting examples of 

exceptional customer service provided by the UK head offices of 

vehicle manufacturers, warranty providers and garage/dealership 

groups that have committed to The Motor Ombudsman’s longestablished 

Codes of Practice. 

Entries can be submitted by consumers to the contest up 

until the 15th October 2023, during which time, businesses can 

promote the contest, and 

be recognised in return 

by their customers. From the 

nominations received over the 

coming months, a shortlist of three 

names will then be compiled by The 

Motor Ombudsman for each of the 11 

awards available in the competition. This will 

be based on a pre-defined set of criteria which 

looks at how a team member or organisation went 

above and beyond to assist a customer, as opposed 

to the quantity of submissions received for a specific 

person or business. 

The finalists will then be passed to a panel of judges 

to collectively decide the respective trophy winners 

for this year’s Garage Star and Customer Service Star 

Awards, as well as the two highly commended entries 

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12,13 News G Awards.indd 1 11/05/2023 09:47

NEWS 

for each of the categories. Judges will equally be tasked with naming 

the recipient of the coveted National Garage Star Award, which will 

be jointly chosen by the panel from this year’s eight regional Garage 

Star Award winners. 

Furthermore, in another first for the Star Awards, The Motor 

Ombudsman has partnered with the Chartered Trading Standards 

Institute (CTSI)’s Hero Awards. With the 2023 awards themed around 

‘partnerships’, the National Garage Star Award will be presented 

in-person to this year’s winner at the prestigious ceremony taking 

place at the Houses of Parliament in London’s Westminster. 

In recognition of claiming the top award in the competition, 

the business or team member will receive an enhanced prize 

of £2,000 worth of vouchers, as well as marketing exposure, 

including a bespoke video filmed at their premises to highlight their 

achievement. 

Bill Fennell, Chief Ombudsman and Managing Director of The 

Motor Ombudsman, said: “We are delighted to re-launch our search 

for this year’s Garage and Customer Service Stars, and to shine the 

spotlight on those who have gone beyond the call of duty. The Star 

Awards are the perfect platform to bring these good news stories 

to the fore, and for the businesses and individuals involved to be 

publicly recognised for their high standards of service provided to 

motorists.” 

Bill added: “As we continue to evolve the prominence of our 

Star Awards, we are also very pleased to be partnering with the 

Chartered Trading Standards Institute to formally honour the winner 

of the 2023 National Garage Star Award in a very special setting. 

Based on the high calibre of last year’s entries, we expect this year’s 

accolades to be another closely fought contest, and we look forward 

to reading more great nominations from across the motor industry.” 

For more information about The Motor Ombudsman’s Star Awards, 

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OPINION 

POOR 

ADVICE 

I bought two cars this month, 

both with a common theme. 

Ibought an Eos with a faulty roof, TPMS fault and interior 

steaming up all the time. We agreed on a price (the preverbal 

steal!) and away I go. A few days later I bought a 118i convertible 

with a running fault and various bodywork issues. Again, we agree a 

price (another absolute steal!) and away I go. 

The Eos garage said her roof mechanism was seized and would 

cost more than the car is worth, and that the TPMS light is on as 

it’s a common fault, they all do that. I fixed the roof with a used 

pump and a new boot catch for less than £100. I reset the TPMS 

system, give it a proper service and fit a new thermostat to get it 

to run hot. I even fit an aftermarket sat-nav screen with Bluetooth 

for £80 and now it’s my daily, repaired for £300. The 118i was told 

by her garage it needed a new fuel pump and ecu at a price of 

£600. I get it back home and fit an ABS sensor for £20! As the price 

reflected what she thought was wrong, I bagged another bargain. 

Both owners were given incorrect/bad advice by their 

respective garages which prompted them both to sell their cars 

at a massively reduced price. I’m not going to say they were taken 

advantage of because they were females, but I will say both 

garages let them down. 

The roof pump was an easy fix, but the TPMS just needed 

resetting as she had new tyres fitted. That cost nothing to press 

a button! The thermostat fixed the heating which dried out the 

interior, which fixed the condensation. 

I can’t even begin to explain the 118 though, they clearly didn’t 

ask the right questions and didn’t confirm the fault. The flashing 

light on the dash was the traction control as it was getting spurious 

By Onkar Chahal 

signal from the rear speed sensor. Turn the traction off and the 

car drove ok. On the test drive I thought something was off but 

couldn’t confirm it until I got it back. Fitted the new sensor and 

problem resolved. 

Both lost money on their car because of misdiagnosis and poor 

knowledge. What is our industry doing? Why is the skill element so 

low? Why aren’t they giving proper advice? Why were these two 

women let down? I’ve kept in contact with them both and told 

them what I have done and for how much (little?) Both asked the 

same question. Why didn’t my garage do that for me? 

I’ve also just bought another car, a 118d M-Sport convertible, 

only this time the owner was a straight forward cheeky chap. 

He was economical with the description and had all sorts of 

excuses lined up for me. I wouldn’t have minded had I not driven 

almost two hours to see it. This time I made an offer based on my 

irritation and then explained how I saw through his weak excuses. 

He looked a bit glum and disheartened before trying to negotiate 

on price, which just irritated me more so I knocked another ton 

off my offer. Now he’s really focused on the situation, accepts the 

reality and my offer. 

Was I harsh? Yes. Did he have to accept? No. 

We conclude the deal and I leave, but this time I don’t keep in 

contact. He lost money on his car because of his personality, not 

on advice from his garage. 

So that’s three convertibles in two weeks, we better have a good 

summer this year! 

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NEWS 

Leading suppliers come 

together to launch unique 

garage concept proposition 

LKQ Euro Car Parts, alongside 

seven other leading suppliers to the 

aftermarket, has announced the launch 

of a unique new garage concept to help 

the industry’s professionals navigate the 

ever-changing automotive landscape and 

deliver a 

best-in-class service. 

Developed in conjunction with MPM Oil, 

Pagid, Schaeffler, Shell, Valeo, Varta, and ZF 

Aftermarket, 1TEC Auto Hub aims to be a 

market leading concept network that gives 

independent workshops all the tools, training, 

and business support they need to grow. 

Membership provides garages with 

numerous benefits, including the latest 

technical and diagnostic data to facilitate a 

top-quality first-time fix every time, marketing 

support and materials, business support to 

help unlock further revenue streams, training 

including access to LKQ Euro Car Parts’ 

award-winning LKQ Academy, and an exclusive 

rewards platform. 

Kevan Wooden, chief commercial officer, 

LKQ Euro Car Parts said: “Collaboration is 

key in these times of rapid technological and 

regulatory change in our sector, while access 

to the latest tools, training and technical data 

is vital to garages working on modern vehicles. 

“This is why, through 1TEC Auto Hub, we’re 

seeking to create a network that supports 

a professional community of independent 

workshops and empowers them to futureproof 

their businesses. 

“1TEC Auto Hub has secured impressive 

backing from some of our industry’s leading 

brands. Each brings with them unique benefits 

for the network, which will be key as together 

we work with our 1TEC Auto Hub garages and 

help them reach their full potential.” 

Every partner offers a unique set of member 

benefits. 1TEC Auto Hub members are 

required to meet a set of criteria to ensure 

consistently high standards of service. 

Kevan Wooden continued: “In a market 

where poor service can have such tangible 

implications, we recognise the importance of 

developing trust with customers. Our ambition 

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visit: www.1tec.co.uk 

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15, News ECP.indd 1 11/05/2023 09:49

NEWS 

HELLA ValueFit Slim beacons 

maximise safety and support 

the latest workplace legislation 

HELLA, the original equipment manufacturer 

and system supplier, continues to lead 

the way with a host of lighting solutions 

that improve visibility and increase safety. 

The latest addition to HELLA’s popular ValueFit range is the 

Slim Beacon, delivering safety and visibility in an incredibly 

sleek design with a height of just 50mm. Equipped with 

single or double flashing functions, the beacon is maintenance 

free and fully sealed and operates with both 12 and 24-volt 

supplies. 

Impact resistance is a given and the resilient polycarbonate 

lens and robust aluminium base ensure that, despite its minimal 

dimensions, the Slim Beacon is tough enough to cope with the 

most arduous of conditions. It also offers an extremely high level 

of electrical protection from voltage spikes and polarity reversal. 

In keeping with HELLA’s reputation for product versatility 

and to maximise the beacon’s fitting options, in addition to the 

surface mounted version, a second variant with a flexible tube 

allows the beacon to be situated in a slightly elevated position, 

clear of possible sight restrictions, thereby delivering the highest 

level of visibility. This shock absorbing and vibration damping 

tube also affords some flexibility to cushion the beacon from 

impacts. 

Another considerable benefit of this new product is that 

alongside the standard amber lens, which conforms with 

specific UK legislation concerning safety and visibility of vehicles 

and equipment in the construction sector, a green lens version 

is also available. In this format, once the driver has secured 

their seatbelt, the green light then flashes, confirming that the 

operator is compliant with the latest regulations introduced in 

2019. 

HELLA’s complete ValueFit work lamp series, which provides a 

cost-effective solution that complements its premium range, is 

suitable for trucks, trailers, construction and agricultural vehicles 

and naturally conforms to the same tests and approvals, such 

as electromagnetic compatibility and overvoltage protection, 

plus vibration, temperature and chemical resistance, as more 

expensive offerings. 

For more information concerning HELLA lighting or its other 

aftermarket products, please contact the sales team on 01295 

662400 or email hella.sales@hella.com 

16 THE GARAGE 

16,17 Hella and IAAF.indd 1 11/05/2023 09:54

IAAF Conference & Dinner 

7th December 2023 

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced its inaugural 

conference and awards dinner will be back in 2023, taking place on Thursday 7 December 

at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes. 

After a successful return to its face-to-face event last year, the IAAF is pleased to be hosting its 

annual industry conference and awards dinner again for 2023. It is set to be another day and night 

of inspirational and informative talks, insights and trends from industry experts, plus networking 

opportunities, announcement of the IAAF award winners, fantastic food and exciting entertainment. 

The event is predicted to sell out fast, so the federation is encouraging the automotive aftermarket 

to book tickets now to avoid disappointment. 

Mark Field, chief executive at IAAF comments: “We’re back with the IAAF conference and awards 

dinner on Thursday 7 December – and it’s going to be an event not to be missed! 

“We hope businesses in the aftermarket will join us in celebrating our brilliant sector once again and 

we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes for 

another day and night of exciting talks and entertainment.” 

To keep up to date with the latest industry and IAAF news, sign up to IAAF’s weekly eBulletin on 

IAAF’s homepage here. You can also find out more information about the IAAF’s Conference and 

Awards Dinner 2023. 

For event bookings and hotel information please email angela@impressionuk.co.uk 

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16,17 Hella and IAAF.indd 2 11/05/2023 09:55

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09:57

NEWS 

NTDA update 

First confirmed speakers for 

Tyre Industry Conference announced 

The 9th Tyre Industry Conference, sponsored by GB Tyres 

(UK) Ltd is taking place on Thursday 19th October at the 

DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes. 

Every year, the FREE to NTDA members conference, which 

precedes the NTDA Annual Dinner and attracts in excess of 200 

delegates, is an ideal opportunity to meet fellow tyre industry 

professionals, consider new ideas, gauge the market, network with 

industry leaders and advance professional CPD. 

Delegates have the opportunity to hear from a range of 

influential automotive industry and wider business experts covering 

an array of fascinating topics and the 2023 line-up is already taking 

shape with the following speakers having already confirmed: 

Gavin Hughes - The importance of safe, 

compliant and competent tyre repair 

Gavin Hughes is the UK Sales Manager for Rema Tip-Top 

Automotive and has over 10 years’ experience in the Automotive 

and Leisure industries having worked with clients from sole trading 

independents through to OEMs such as Bentley, Aston Martin, 

Lamborghini and JLR. 

Gavin also brings with him a wealth of knowledge from other 

industries having worked extensively with companies like Princess 

Yachts, JCB, Balfour Beatty, Costain and Oxford University. 

Gavin’s forte is developing new ideas with customers in order 

to provide solutions and add value through product and service 

development. 

Phil Robinson - The benefits, new developments 

and trends in tyre retreading 

Phil is Marangoni’s Senior Country Manager for the UK, Ireland and 

United Arab Emirates. 

He joined the automotive industry over 25 years ago, initially as a 

technician. Since then, he has gained extensive experience of the 

trade, having worked for vehicle parts suppliers, in tyre wholesale 

and distribution, tyre manufacturing and retreading. He currently 

represents the tyre retreading sector on the NTDA’s Executive 

Council. 

Vehicles are Phil’s passion and he says that it is this passion that 

makes working in the automotive industry an absolute pleasure. 

20 THE GARAGE 

20,21 News NTDA.indd 1 11/05/2023 10:01

Michelin UK, he then joined Kwik Fit to drive the development and 

launch of Kwik Fit Club, a game changer of a subscription product. 

Nick now leads the Category Marketing and Pricing team where 

alongside his day-to-day activity, he works on several complex and 

unique projects that ETEL has brought to market including PROJECT 

TREE; an innovative programme working to improve the long-term 

sustainability of the natural rubber supply chain in Sumatra. 

Mark Styles - The impact of market acquisitions and 

the consumer shift to digital-first consumption on tyre 

retailers of all sizes 

Appointed as a director at CAM in May 2022, Mark was previously 

the Managing Director of a Software and Digital solutions business 

based in the UK, operating primarily within the automotive 

ecommerce and digital marketing sector. 

With broad-ranging experience, including supporting 

international tyre operations, he brings with him 20 years of 

experience in the automotive industry. 

This experience, coupled with his working knowledge as an 

owner of Elite Autocare, ensures that Mark is well positioned to 

maintain CAM’s position as market leader in software and digital 

solutions for the tyre industry. 

Scotty Mills 

Scotty is the highest-ranking black officer in the history of the 

Royal Marines and led Britain’s Commandos on missions all over the 

world. He will be sharing his lessons of leadership and resilience 

working as a performance coach in the world of elite sport and 

business. As an advisor to the FA, he worked closely with Gareth 

Southgate, Harry Kane, and the England Football team to help 

them reach the World Cup semi-final. 

Scotty has an international reputation for his ability to use 

his experience to inspire others and help them overcome their 

limitations. He continues to work with the nation’s top sports 

teams and Olympic teams to develop innovative leadership, 

team cohesion and peak performance. His compelling journey 

highlights the power of human inspiration and his lessons on how 

to achieve impossible results and how to make a winning team are 

transferable to any organisation. A world record breaker for leading 

the Marines to break a long-standing Endurance Marathon World 

Record, Scotty was selected as an Olympic Flag Bearer at the 

London 2012 Olympic Games and has dined at Buckingham Palace 

with the late Queen. He was also the recipient of a national award 

to honour him as the most inspirational serviceman across the 

entire Armed Forces community. 

Nick Gilbert - The Future of Tyre Stewardship 

Having started his career in construction, Nick moved to 

Rolls-Royce Plc where a successful international graduate 

programme led to a Global Marketing Officer role. This was his first 

foray into the world of marketing and selling technical products 

that are so often seen but not fully understood. He continued to 

work in the science, medical and clean technology space for a 

couple of years before, in his words, “seeing the light” and moving 

into the tyre industry in 2014. 

Joining Michelin, Nick realised that the tyre industry was where 

he really belonged; talking about tyres, looking at tyres and driving 

weird and wonderful cars all over the world to highlight the 

capabilities of tyres. He held a number of positions in the UK and 

overseas in a range of Michelin group companies, mainly focused 

on marketing and commercial roles. Having been one of the key 

points of contact for ETEL for a large proportion of his time at 

Trade Exhibition 

The conference also features a trade exhibition and confirmed 

exhibitors to date are: Autogem Invicta Ltd, Autotech Group, 

Bartec Auto ID Ltd, CAM, First Stop, PCL, Garage Magazine, GB 

Tyres UK Ltd, Marsh Commercial, Rema Tip Top Automotive 

UK Ltd, Roadside Safety Ltd, Snap-on Diagnostics and Garage 

Equipment, Tyres & Accessories, Tyre Trade News and the 

Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights. 

Come and join us! 

The event is FREE to NTDA members and open to non-members 

at a cost of £50+VAT and includes free parking, lunch and 

refreshments throughout the day. To book delegate places or 

exhibition stands please contact NTDA Membership Secretary 

Alison Keitch via E: info@ntda.co.uk or T: 01296 482128 

We look forward to seeing you in October! 

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20,21 News NTDA.indd 2 11/05/2023 10:01

INTERVIEW 

Pauline 

Brookes 

Head of Kingfisher Motor Trade 

Pauline Brookes leads the Motor Trade team at Kingfisher Insurance, the headline sponsors of this 

year’s Professional Recovery Tow Show. We caught up with her to discuss how Kingfisher Insurance 

can support the industry, what she likes to do outside of work, and plans for the future. 

You’ve worked in insurance for many years and are well known 

by many people in the sector. You now head up the Motor Trade 

team at Kingfisher Insurance, who have kindly agreed to be 

headline sponsors of the Professional Recovery Tow Show this 

year. Tell us a bit about Kingfisher and the team you work with. 

Kingfisher Motor Trade offers a fresh approach to insurance for 

motor traders and recovery operators. We are a new name in the 

sector, but we have a fantastic team with decades of experience 

and real knowledge of risks in the industry. 

I firmly believe we’ve got the best people in insurance broking 

in this sector. We’re all humble people who want to help motor 

traders to succeed. 

Insurance is the foundation that our clients build upon to go out 

and trade with confidence. Our job is to make that happen, so our 

clients can sleep easy at night. 

There are lots of insurance brokers out there. What makes 

Kingfisher different? 

Kingfisher Insurance are genuine specialists in all they do. Lots of 

brokers have specialists in a particular area, but with Kingfisher 

Motor Trade, we have a full team of them – and it’s all they do! 

We always start by going out to see people, because we know the 

best way of helping people is to meet them face-to-face. We know 

this is time well spent and benefits everybody we deal with. 

We have traditional values, so getting to know people and 

how their business works is important to us. It gives us a great 

understanding of what our clients do and what they don’t do, so we 

can search for the most appropriate insurance solutions – just for 

them. It also gives them confidence in the way that we work, too. 

It’s important that we become a part of their team who they 

can call upon for support, instead of a faceless company who 

disappears at the first sign of a problem. 

It’s fair to say most people won’t have heard of Kingfisher 

Insurance. Can they be confident that the company is big enough 

to look after their needs? 

Kingfisher Insurance is part of a large specialist insurance company, 

NSM Insurance Group, who focus on building successful businesses 

in niche sectors. Kingfisher Insurance is one of their UK businesses. 

Our team has the security of a big company sitting behind us, 

giving us the freedom to work hard to discover the challenges 

businesses face, and how we can respond to them. This helps us 

develop exclusive products or arrangements with insurers that 

other insurance brokers don’t have access to. 

We really do offer the best of both worlds – old-fashioned 

service, where we can discuss your insurance arrangements in a 

relaxed way over a coffee or a cup of tea, and the financial clout to 

look for the best deals possible with insurers. 

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22,23 Pauline Brookes.indd 1 31/05/2023 11:19

INTERVIEW 

What is the biggest challenge you see facing us in the months and 

years to come? 

There are many issues, but an increasing risk is the maintenance, 

recovery, storage, and disposal of electric vehicles. 

There’s no doubt that the number of EVs on our roads is going to 

increase, which will pose challenges for the industry. We’re aware 

that not everyone is authorised to work on parts of EVs, yet main 

dealers are not always available to take possession of recovered 

vehicles. This leads to them being towed elsewhere and stored, 

creating greater risk and taking up valuable time and space. 

We will continue to look at this situation to see how insurers can 

respond to help businesses involved in recovering and servicing 

EVs in future. 

Away from business, how do you like to spend your time? 

I love to get up early each day and take my dogs walking. They are 

constant companions and give me a reason to get up and going 

in the morning, keeping me fit and healthy. And they tend not to 

argue with me like some people do! 

We took them away on holiday with us to Devon a couple of 

months ago, and it was so nice to see them running around on the 

beach and enjoying themselves, while relaxing and getting away 

from it all ourselves. 

I’m currently taking my youngest Springer Spaniel, Brodie, to gun 

dog training, which he really enjoys and is getting better at all the 

time. 

In spring and summer, you will see me chilling in the garden. 

Hopefully there will be enough sun and warmer days than there 

were in March! 

people as we can, so we’ll make sure there are good reasons to 

come and talk to us, and to have some fun, too! 

I’ve been coming to the show year in, year out since the first 

show in 2003, and I’ve seen so much change, but the one thing that 

remains is the warm welcome everybody extends to each other. 

It’s really exciting for Kingfisher Motor Trade to be the headline 

sponsor of the event and working with Professional Recovery to 

bring everyone together for what we hope will be the biggest and 

best show to date. 

What are your plans for the future? 

Kingfisher Insurance want to be seen as the most trustworthy, 

friendly broker to do business with. We’ve built our business 

upon traditional broker values, and our approach is to work in 

partnership with our clients for the long-term, to understand and 

protect their business. 

We want Kingfisher Motor Trade to be recognised by everyone in 

the industry, so we will work hard to be successful – if we succeed, 

so do all the businesses that we support. 

We already have an exclusive product to support the motor 

trade, but we will work hard to stay ahead of the competition with 

new products and services as the industry changes. Our aim is to 

be here for you for years to come. 

We’re looking forward to the Tow Show this September. As 

headline sponsors, do you have any surprises in store for us? 

Well, if I told you that, it wouldn’t be a surprise, would it?! 

It goes without saying that we’ll want to see and speak to as many 

Kingfisher Motor Trade - Launching Soon! 

A new motor trade insurance provider 

that you’ll want to meet! 

We are an established and experienced 

team of motor trade insurance professionals, 

who have created a brand-new product for 

today’s motor traders. Traditional broker 

service values are embedded in our DNA, 

so we don’t take any short cuts, but instead 

take the time to visit every business and 

ensure you get the cover you need to let 

you sleep easy at night. 

kingfisherinsurance.com/motortrade 

0330 174 4702 

Kingfi sher Motor Trade is a trading name of Stewart Miller McCulloch & Company (Insurance Brokers) Ltd, registered in England No 

01469545. Stewart Miller McCulloch & Company (Insurance Brokers) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority 

(FCA) No 310218. Registered offi ce: 768 Hagley Road West, Oldbury, West Midlands B68 OPJ. 

Our friends at 

Kingfisher 

Motor Trade 

are definitely 

worth a call! 

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22,23 Pauline Brookes.indd 2 31/05/2023 11:19

NEWS 

Bridgestone’s ‘Inspirational’ Headquarters 

officially reopened by gold-medal 

ambassadors 

Bridgestone’s gold medal ambassadors 

Adam Peaty and Charlotte 

Worthington have officially reopened 

the company’s ‘inspirational’ new-look 

Warwick headquarters, following an 

extensive refurbishment. 

The greatest men’s breaststroke 

swimmer in history and the freestyle BMX 

gold medallist were guests of honour at 

Bridgestone’s Tachbrook Park home and 

welcomed back up to 150 members of 

staff to the building, which is now one of 

the most contemporary work spaces the 

company has ever created. 

It is home to the organisation’s sales 

and back-office support teams and will 

now house the Webfleet Solutions team, 

who have now moved out of their previous 

London location to be even closer to their 

Bridgestone colleagues. 

Not only has space has been customdesigned 

to offer various options for flexible 

working in line with the Bridgestone’s 

smart working philosophy, but it features 

collaborative open spaces to make it 

suitable for community groups to visit and 

learn more about the company. These 

will include open days for schools and 

educational placements for university 

students, who can learn more from a 

number of professionals across a range of 

different departments. 

Meeting spaces have been fitted with 

technology to enable seamless and engaging 

collaboration with hybrid teams from across 

the world, while a gym, games-room and 

multi-faith room have also been created 

in line with a ‘healthy-body, healthy-mind’ 

approach to working life. 

Sustainability and efficiency were two 

concepts that underpinned the project 

from concept through to creation, with 

a number of elements from the previous 

environment recycled into key features of 

the new setting. These include glass from 

old offices being repurposed into vibrant 

new meeting rooms, while furniture has 

also been selected with sustainability in 

mind by re-using existing assets, while 

opting for local suppliers. 

The headquarters is powered by 100% 

renewable energy, with all heating and air 

conditioning installed to provide a more 

efficient and sustainable setting. 

Bridgestone’s North Region Vice 

President Andrea Manenti said: “It was 

a huge honour to welcome Adam and 

Charlotte to our offices and officially 

reopen them for our colleagues. 

“The investment in our Warwick 

headquarters is so much more than an 

office refurbishment, but a commitment 

to our employees, our partners and the 

community. Bridgestone is evolving into 

a sustainable solutions company and we 

created our E8 Commitment to guide us on 

this long-term journey. Our new office is a 

living testament to this philosophy, bringing 

our environmental promises to life. 

“It’s an inspirational place to work from 

and an investment to our staff to provide 

them with a better connected, more 

collaborative and inspirational working 

environment. The investment is also a 

commitment to the West Midlands and 

Warwickshire, which has been our home 

for many years now. 

“We are embarking on a new chapter as 

a business and the county has always been 

close to our hearts. We support community 

initiatives here in Warwickshire and a great 

number of our colleagues are from the 

local area. We couldn’t envisage being 

anywhere else. This project reaffirms our 

commitment to the area, which will be our 

home for many, many years to come. 

“It’s a home to be proud of and we look 

forward to welcoming our partners to visit 

in the coming weeks and months.” 

Bridgestone’s Warwickshire investment 

represents a major part of the company’s 

mission to continue to provide social and 

customer value as a sustainable solutions 

company toward 2050. It is the most 

visual embodiment of the Bridgestone E8 

Commitment – a set of eight areas (Energy, 

Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, 

Emotion, Ease, Empowerment) which 

provide a compass and guides Bridgestone 

to conduct business in a sustainable way. 

The office refurbishment aligns with 

‘Emotion - Committed to inspiring 

excitement and spreading joy to the world 

of mobility.’ 

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24,25 Bridgestone-VLS.indd 1 11/05/2023 10:07

VLS celebrates 

10 years of protecting 

lubricants consumers 

at Automechanika 

Birmingham 

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) is looking 

forward to exhibiting at Automechanika this year. The 

independent membership body will mark a significant milestone 

as it celebrates ten years of upholding standards in the lubricants 

industry by providing a credible means to impartially verify 

lubricant specifications. 

Back in 2013, VLS was formed amid concerns that some 

lubricant products were being sold with claims that did not 

seem believable. Closer inspection found that sub-standard 

formulations were occasionally passed off as the latest specifications 

or even failed to perform effectively. The vast majority of 

lubricants sold in the UK market at the time were fully compliant. 

However, out of this concern, reputable lubricant blenders and 

manufacturers came together to launch VLS. 

Since then, VLS has investigated 86 different lubricant 

complaints from cold weather properties to compliance with 

industry standards and market regulations. The work is ongoing, 

with eight cases currently under review. Over the years, the 

types of cases that VLS has handled have changed, and it has 

adapted to reflect the market’s needs. In 2019, VLS launched 

NEWS 

new marketing claims guidance in response to cases involving 

overclaiming of specifications. In 2020, VLS entered a primary 

authority relationship with Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading 

Standards to support greater compliance for members and the 

industry by providing assured advice on lubricant marketing issues 

and the basis of claims in consumer law, as well as providing an 

intervention and escalation route for non-compliant products in 

the case of non-cooperative lubricant marketers. 

When VLS was first formed in 2013, there was clearly a lack of 

understanding in the marketplace. VLS is confident that ten years 

later, the message around compliance is being heard. Lubricant 

blenders, manufacturers and distributors alike know that they will 

be held to account by VLS to ensure that lubricants are correctly 

described and can deliver what they claim. But as the industry 

evolves, a recent influx of cases shows that there is still work to 

be done to ensure an open and fair marketplace in which end 

users can have confidence. 

Find out more about the work of VLS and how you can raise a 

case or become a member by visiting them in Hall 19 Stand S60. 

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24,25 Bridgestone-VLS.indd 2 11/05/2023 10:08

NEWS 

ALLDATA Europe’s commitment to UK and Irish garages 

and bodyshops upscaled with team expansion 

To reinforce ALLDATA Europe’s commitment to garages and bodyshops in the UK 

and Ireland, the OEM repair data provider has bolstered its team. The planned 

growth is part of ALLDATA’s overall strategy to bring OEM technical data from 

(as of today) 29 vehicle manufacturers to garage and bodyshop professionals who 

need original and unabridged repair and maintenance information. 

As technology used in modern vehicles 

becomes more sophisticated, the 

difficulty of diagnosis and repair 

increases. ALLDATA Europe is in a unique 

position to offer a comprehensive set of 

technical data created for each vehicle 

model from any of the OEMs it has the 

licence to re-publish. 

With access to ALLDATA Repair, garages 

and bodyshops can confidently accept more 

challenging work that they previously may 

have turned away because they lacked the 

repair methods, necessary information and 

confidence to complete the job. 

An annual subscription gives instant 

access to relevant repair data and methods. 

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), diagnostic 

trouble codes (DTCs) and electrical systems/ 

wiring diagrams are also included. Data is 

supplied with an intelligent search engine 

function to enable technicians to find the 

required information in seconds. 

The frequently updated database offers 

91,950 year, make model and engine (YMME) 

vehicle combinations, which equates to 

more than 95% of vehicles on the road 

today. ALLDATA Repair possesses a library 

of six million technical drawings and wiring 

diagrams, including electrical connector 

views, which are available in five languages. 

What’s more, to demonstrate the all-compassing 

ability of ALLDATA Repair, ALLDATA 

Labour Times was recently launched. With 

just one click, professionals can now see 

accurate OEM labour times that correspond 

with repair information – both mechanical 

and body – as well as maintenance 

procedures for a specific vehicle in ALLDATA 

Repair. 

ALLDATA is trusted by over 400,000 users 

worldwide – and momentum is growing 

domestically as the new team increase the 

awareness of ALLDATA Repair with each new 

customer they encounter. 

Sales Director, Simon Frost, leads the 

team with many years’ experience of selling 

technical data licences to garages in the UK 

and further afield in Europe. 

He said: “There’s a great buzz in the 

team, which boasts seasoned industry 

professionals, with a united enthusiasm to 

go forward and communicate the unique 

benefits that ALLDATA Repair possesses. 

We’re bringing the word to garages and 

bodyshops. So far, the reception has been 

overwhelmingly positive; there is a desire 

to access the data that franchised dealers 

have. It’s an unrivalled offer in the market.” 

Simon is supported by Steve Robson, who 

already has six-and-a-half years’ experience 

with ALLDATA on his CV. New recruits, Aydin 

Ozmen, Eric Ware, Gerry Clancy and Marta 

Perlinska, all join with strong automotive 

backgrounds. 

Matthew Wright has accomplished plenty 

during his four-year spell as Director, 

Information Insights and OEM Relations. He 

is responsible for negotiating and overseeing 

OEM licence partnerships. He also oversees 

product development and regulatory 

compliance. 

Technical support specialists, Steve 

Derham and Dirk Vennemann, bring more 

than 40 years’ experience in the workshop 

and customer support arena. They offer 

swift, accurate and timely assistance to 

the ALLDATA customer network via the 

‘Info Centre’ support hub. Having a ‘live’ 

help service is highly valued by ALLDATA 

customers. 

Meanwhile, Kim Brown, one of the 

longest-serving members of the team, is 

invaluable in her account management 

position. She is instrumental in offering 

after-sales support and in sales order 

processing. Kim is the conduit between the 

customer and the sales team. 

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26,27 Bodyshop Alldata.indd 1 11/05/2023 10:11

Banner Launches 

next generation 

of Bike Bull 

Batteries 

Banner - one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of starter 

and electrical system batteries – has launched its latest 

generation of start-stop Bike Bull GEL batteries to coincide 

with the start of the biker season. 

Offering improved performance and reliability for all classes and 

types of motorbikes, the range of six new racing type batteries is 

characterised by a combination of the highest vibration and cycle 

resistance, whilst also being fully leak proof for added safety. 

Due to the innovative technology deployed in their design and 

production, the new batteries are already pre-charged and ready 

for immediate use. Such features mean there is no requirement for 

acid handling or additional recharging. 

The new-to-range Bike Bull GEL batteries provide Banner with 

coverage of an additional 2600 motorbike, moped and scooter 

applications, whilst also being suitable for use in ATVs/Quads, jet 

skis and lawn tractors. 

As Banner’s Country Manager, Lee Quinney states: “The new 

start-stop Bike Bull GEL batteries represent the latest in terms 

of quality, reliability, power and performance. Available in a range 

of sizes and capacities, customers can now gain access to an 

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of approximately 95 per cent of the European motorbike, moped 

and scooter market.” 

One of the main drivers behind Banner’s development of its 

Bike Bull GEL range is the prediction that by 2025 the share of 

motorbike batteries in the global, two-wheeler market will reach 

a level of around 75 million units. Such an upward sales trend 

will be further boosted by both the demand for fuel-efficient, 

two-wheelers with start-stop technology and governmental 

directives aimed at cutting fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. 

Additionally, and given that all Banner batteries form part of a 

well-established and proven recycling system, products such as the 

latest generation bike Bull batteries are almost certain to strike an 

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26,27 Bodyshop Alldata.indd 2 11/05/2023 10:11

NEWS 

First Line Ltd launches new-look online 

catalogue to enhance user experience 

First Line Ltd, has unveiled a new look for its market-leading online catalogue, 

WebCat, offering customers an enhanced user experience with improved 

functionality as part of its commitment to supporting its distributors. 

First Line Ltd. WebCat offers one of the most 

comprehensive catalogues in the aftermarket. 

Customers can look-up over 40,000 references, across 

60 different product groups for over 1.5 million applications 

including passenger cars, LCVs and HGVs. 

New and updated features of WebCat include a redesigned 

product menu layout for improved efficiency and a new-torange 

page to show new products as soon as they are released 

and available to purchase. For authorised users, new features 

include live pricing and stock availability, improved shopping 

basket functionality, visibility of previous webcat orders 

placed, plus a new bulk upload option for stock orders via CSV 

to speed up the ordering process. 

Kevin Neaverson, Global Sales Director for First Line Ltd. 

comments: “Our new WebCat has been enhanced to offer 

users a better overall experience, with greater levels of 

functionality over the current version. 

“We’re delighted to offer a catalogue solution that goes 

above and beyond for our customers, and we will continue 

to invest to provide the high level of customer service that 

people have come to expect.” 

Neaverson adds: “All of the features of WebCat have 

been designed to ensure a quick, reliable and easy process 

for distributors to find and order the parts they need, which 

is extremely important to our customers in today’s world of 

needing everything here and now.” 

Customers can register for WebCat at webcat.firstline.co.uk 

or webcat.borgandbeck.com by clicking on the registration link 

under the Login button. 

First line Ltd. WebCat is specifically designed to cover the 

UK vehicle car parc and the Borg & Beck WebCat caters for all 

European and worldwide applications. 

For more information about the premium quality products 

available from First Line Ltd. speak to the sales team on: 01869 

248484 or visit: www.firstlineltd.com 

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28, News First Line.indd 1 11/05/2023 10:12

Take on the BIG Comma 

Workshop Challenge at 

Automechanika 

Comma, the world-class manufacturer and supplier of 

automotive lubricants and chemicals, is encouraging 

workshops to take on the BIG Comma Workshop 

Challenge at Automechanika Birmingham, taking place at 

the NEC Birmingham on 6-8 June. 

The challenge asks technicians to explore the many ways 

Comma can support them to master complexity and grow 

their knowledge of its performance oils and lubricants, with 

the opportunity to take part in an exclusive prize draw. 

As a trusted brand, Comma is the professional’s choice 

when it comes to motor oil and lubricants. This is backed 

up by its passion to support the workshops, technicians, 

and motor factors it works with. 

From the free technical training it provides, to the 

intelligent solutions that help technicians to quickly identify 

the right engine and gearbox oil and lubricants, Comma’s 

products, training, and solutions are engineered by experts 

who understand their customers’ needs. 

Visitors to the Comma stand (F90) 

will get the opportunity to: 

l Learn more about Comma’s OEM Approved oils and 

lubricants and 100% Compatibility Guarantee Promise 

l Book in a free Comma Workshop Workout – where 

Comma visits workshops to provide them with the support 

tools and solutions it offers 

l Hear from Comma’s oil experts on how new technology 

will impact engine oil in 2023 and beyond at two speaker 

sessions taking place at the Workshop Hub 

l Register to find out about new plans for Comma’s 

Professional Partner Programme – which offers workshops 

rewards, free insights and technical training 

l Take part in Comma’s Speed and Power Challenges to be 

crowned a workshop champion 

Mark Whitmill, Head of Aftermarket Sales UK, said: “Running 

an independent workshop can be complex. With many 

being required to have the latest knowledge of multiple 

products, grades and OEM approvals, keeping up can be 

a challenge. At Comma, we seek to help simplify success 

and focus our time on where it works hardest – application 

solutions and the right training to keep our customers 

ahead of the game. 

“We’re delighted to be exhibiting at Automechanika 

Birmingham this year and look forward to demonstrating 

the many ways we support independent workshops with 

the BIG Comma Workshop Challenge. They will discover 

how we can help them to master the complexity of oil, 

and how our products, tools and solutions can give them 

confidence.” 

For more information, visit: 

https://www.commaworkshopchallenge.com/ 

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29, News COMMA.indd 1 11/05/2023 10:13

NEWS 

Textar expands brake pad 

and disc product ranges 

Braking specialist TMD Friction UK 

has introduced 16 brake pad and disc references 

to its premium Textar branded product ranges. 

TMD Friction UK’s unrelenting approach to research and 

development has delivered an additional seven Textar brake 

pads and nine new Textar brake discs, to meet the needs of the 

constantly expanding vehicle parc. 

The new brake pad references cover popular vehicle makes, 

including Audi, Brabus, Fiat, Genesis, Hyundai, KIA, Mercedes- 

Benz, and Porsche, with new pad reference 2468101 fitting a 

comprehensive range of Mercedes-Benz cars, and reference 

2920006 covering various Mercedes-Benz light commercial 

vehicles. 

Textar’s new brake pad part 2556601 fits the Porsche 718 

Boxster, Boxster Spyder, and Cayman, plus the 911, 911 Speedster 

and 911 Cayman models (all 2013-). Newly introduced part 

2645101 offers a new brake pad replacement for Fiat 500, 500e 

and Convertible, and TIPO Estate, Hatchback and Saloon cars (all 

2012-). 

New Textar brake disc references introduced cover Fiat, Ford, 

Land Rover, Lexus, Tesla, Toyota, and Volkswagen applications, 

including part 9231605 for Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Range 

Rover and Range Rover Sport models, and part 92316903 for a 

wide range of Ford light commercial vehicles including Tourneo 

and Transit vans (2012-). 

TMD Friction UK regularly reviews its parts catalogue to ensure 

every product offers high performance, full safety, and optimised 

design. Three new disc introductions supersede previous iterations 

of Textar’s high end brake discs, with 92232205 replacing 

92232203, 92232405 replacing 92232403, and 92268605 replacing 

92268603. 

Customers can be assured of high-end braking quality with 

Textar products, with each new part going through extensive 

testing and quality assurance over a three-year development 

cycle before being released. Knowledge gained from its original 

equipment development is cascaded to its aftermarket product 

lines, so customers know they’re getting the very best. 

Technicians and workshops can find out more about the latest 

TMD Friction UK products online via the Textar Brakebook online 

catalogue www.textar.cm Customers can also use the Textar 

Brakebook app to view Textar’s product range on-the-go. 

Machine Mart have expanded their range of essential motorcycle 

garage equipment with the introduction of the fantastic and 

affordable Clarke CML6 Mechanical Motorcycle Table Lift. 

This table lift features a stable scissor-style lifting mechanism, ideal for supporting 

motorcycles up to a capacity of 500kg (1100lb). 

This support stand can be raised to a maximum height of 400mm, with a minimum 

height of 90mm. It can also be used either on a motorcycle lift or on the floor. 

The top platform of this lift is fitted with two sliding “U” shaped supports with cup 

height ranging from 160 to 470mm, enabling the lift to hold motorcycle subframe 

down tubes. 

For more details visit: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/categories/ 

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30,31 News Textar Ebay.indd 1 11/05/2023 10:16

EBAY launches 

‘Certified Recycled Portal’ 

EBAY launches ‘Certified Recycled Portal’ revealing British 

motorists saved £99 million by switching to used parts. 

Motorists in the UK saved £99 million in 2022 by opting 

for used parts and accessories instead of brand-new 

replacements, according to new research by eBay. The 

online marketplace revealed the impact of second-hand parts 

as it relaunched its Certified Recycled programme, which sells 

recycled vehicle parts from 81 certified sellers. 

Certified Recycled parts can be up to 70% cheaper 

compared to OEM parts RRP*, and deliver peace of mind for 

shoppers. All parts are vetted and warrantied – body parts 

feature a 12-month warranty while mechanical parts come 

with three months of protection – and are only supplied from 

end-of-life vehicles from approved sellers. 

Additionally, they also come with a reduced environmental 

footprint. Last year, eBay UK shoppers buying used car parts 

and accessories saved more than 16,000 tonnes of CO2e and 

prevented 3,000,000kg of waste from ending up in landfills, 

simply by choosing not to buy a box-fresh part. 

This saving resulted from the millions of used parts sold 

across the eBay site last year, including almost one million 

exterior parts and accessories (including items such as mirrors, 

bumpers and door handles), over 400,000 lighting parts, and 

over 130,000 engine-related parts. 

Certified Recycled parts provide motorists with added 

peace of mind. They are sold by businesses that have been 

checked and certified by the Vehicle Recyclers Association 

(VRA) and are subject to an annual audit of their processes 

and policies. This means that any part listed has been sourced 

from and can be traced to an end-of-life vehicle, and has been 

accurately identified, recorded, tested and graded. 

Dr Tony Tong, Head of Automotive at eBay UK, said: 

“Certified Recycled parts can be a huge benefit to customers 

and businesses alike. With parts delays, rising costs and more 

focus than ever on making the right choices to reduce our 

carbon footprint, these parts have the potential to help save 

money, time and the environment. 

“We’re making it as easy as possible for people to find these 

parts, and to understand the potential benefits they bring, in the 

hope that motorists will increasingly choose Certified Recycled 

parts as alternatives to buying brand new items.” 

The first Certified Recycled part was listed on eBay in June 

2020, and the marketplace now hosts 81 certified sellers across 

the UK. Sales of the parts continue to grow, with an increase of 

more than 10% between 2021 and 2022. 

Jonny Smith, motoring journalist and frontman of The Late 

Brake Show, said: “I have owned dozens of cars, and always 

have a fleet of classic and modified project cars on the go. From 

regular maintenance items to obscure and ultra-rare parts and 

accessories, eBay has long been my first port of call. 

“There are huge benefits to Certified Recycled parts over 

new components – especially lower quality pattern parts – and 

this has become especially relevant in current economic times, 

where your budget needs to go further, or when availability on 

new parts has been patchy.” 

According to eBay research, 16.1% of motorists often buy 

recycled parts to save money, while 14% choose used items to 

reduce their carbon emissions^. While some car owners are 

happy to buy parts themselves, one-in-10^ stated they would 

prefer to buy recycled parts from a professional service centre, 

highlighting the important role that garages and workshops can 

play in changing buyer behaviour. 

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30,31 News Textar Ebay.indd 2 11/05/2023 10:17

NEWS 

Ring Carnation hails 

the CV Show a success 

The Ring Carnation stand was buzzing with activity over 

the three days of the CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham 

and the company was thrilled with the interest in the two 

brands on display: Ring Carnation and OSRAM. 

The stand displayed an extensive range of products from both 

brands and staff were on hand to demonstrate the benefits of 

the products and discuss opportunities with visitors. 

Ring Carnation is a vehicle conversion electrical specialist that 

has been the market-leading supplier of switching systems with 

the emergency services since 1995, with genisys remaining the 

controller of choice. 

Visitors were particularly interested in the genisys gII ECU, 

which is equipped with a high performance 32-bit 300Mhz Atmel 

Cortex®-M7 processor, with 2MB of on-board memory and 16 

analogue inputs, enabling monitoring of multiple conditions such 

as battery voltages, temperature and pressure. The genisys II 

ECU Classic (gII ECU Classic) has more processing power, bigger 

memory, greater control capability, higher efficiency and new 

user-friendly service features. 

Also on the stand was OSRAM, displaying its growing range of 

working and driving lights for trucks and commercial vehicles. 

Lighting Marketing Manager for OSRAM, Terri Clark, said: “We 

were thrilled with the response we got at the CV Show, we had 

many conversations with new and current customers and met 

people who were interested in both the Ring Carnation and 

OSRAM brands. We certainly think it was a success from both 

a new business and brand awareness point of view and look 

forward to continuing the business conversations we had.” 

Henry Bisson, Marketing Director at Ring, commented: “It was 

great to be back at the CV Show, we had a lot of interest from 

potential customers around our genisys power management 

system. It never fails to amaze us to hear and understand what 

different requirements customers have out in the market for 

mobile work units. It was also great to catch up with existing 

customers (some exhibiting themselves) to understand what 

projects they are working on and where we can support.” 

Schaeffler 

continues to 

invest in the future 

of the aftermarket 

The Schaeffler REPXPERT team of 

technical manager, Alistair Mason and 

digital marketing expert, Tony Yates, were 

delighted to accept the invitation from 

vehicle maintenance lecturer Darren 

Ratcliffe, to visit students at the college 

undertaking a City & Guilds in motor 

vehicle mechanics, because showing 

and explaining the complex systems now 

fitted to today’s cars brings a practical 

application into their courses. 

“Although some of the guys will be 

destined for a career in the franchised 

dealer network, many will find themselves 

in the independent sector, which means 

they are the LuK fitters of the future,” 

said Alistair. “So, supporting the college 

whilst giving the students the opportunity 

to learn more about double clutch 

transmissions and providing an insight of 

our LuK 2CT installation training, shows we 

have their interests at heart.” 

As an indication of what the visit meant 

to the collage, Darren Ratcliffe said: “On 

behalf of everyone at Tameside College, I 

just wanted to thank Alistair and Tony for 

taking the time to visit us today and deliver 

the excellent training to the students and 

staff that were present. I know I personally 

learned a lot from the presentations 

and demonstration. I also want to say 

a big thank you for the resources and 

equipment that Schaeffler provided for 

us, these will all prove very useful in the 

classroom and in the workshop.” 

Information on Schaeffler products 

and systems, fitting instructions, labour 

times and much more can be found on 

the REPXPERT app, downloadable for free 

for all iOS and Android devices, or at www. 

repxpert.co.uk. Alternatively, for live help 

from one of their technical team, call the 

REPXPERT hotline on 0872 737 0037. 

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Tina Drayson named Head 

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Tina Drayson, Operations Manager 

at CCM Garage has become the 

new Head of the Independent 

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being appointed to the IAAF Council. 

As part of the role, Drayson will 

support the Federation’s expansion 

into the garage section, which has 

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garages so far in 2023, while continuing to 

bolster its lobbying capability and broaden 

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Since the move to recruit garages was 

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member packs and IAAF signage are now 

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Drayson oversees the operations of 

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