NEWS... Automotive charity Ben has produced a short film to highlight its Christmas appeal, the funds from which will help it to provide essentail support for automotive families who are struggling this winter. autotechnician.co.uk/bens-christmas…

COMPETITION... KYB Europe is helping distributors and workshops to get into the festive spirit by giving them the chance to win fantastic prizes in a 12 Days of Christmas competition. autotechnician.co.uk/kyb-12-days-of…

PRODUCT... Enjoy 50% less heating costs, thanks to innovative workshop heating from Austria – Inflation and price increases in all sectors have caused heating costs to rise sharply for many workshops and halls. autotechnician.co.uk/save-money-wit…

NEWS... What type of garages should be conducting ADAS repairs? As of last year, all new vehicles are fitted with anti-braking and other ADAS features as standard... autotechnician.co.uk/repairify-urge…

PRODUCT... Enjoy 50% less heating costs, thanks to innovative workshop heating from Austria – Inflation and price increases in all sectors have caused heating costs to rise sharply for many workshops and halls. autotechnician.co.uk/save-money-wit…

NEWS... Repairify urges workshops to get involved with ADAS calibration - As routine servicing and repairs become evermore complex, we highlight new tools, equipment and support services available to keep you ahead of the game. autotechnician.co.uk/repairify-urge…

NEWS... The AutoCare garage programme, a nationwide network of independent family-run workshops, has welcomed it’s 1,000th member EA Mitchinson Station Garage & MOT Centre in Staveley, Kendal. autotechnician.co.uk/autocare-netwo…

PRODUCT... Electric and hybrid vehicles are increasing in numbers on our roads, but Liqui Moly sensibly predicts the number of conventionally powered vehicles will remain far higher autotechnician.co.uk/bespoke-servic…

NEWS... Pro-moto has developed three new courses to help technicians gain the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to service, diagnose, and repair vehicles with high voltage systems. autotechnician.co.uk/gain-the-confi…

ARTICLE... Unlocking Electric Vehicle Performance – By Pete Melville, Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance. autotechnician.co.uk/unlocking-elec… HEVRA

ARTICLE... Some tools are absolutely vital; others make the job quicker and easier. This leads Rob Marshall to look at some of the pre-Christmas offerings to suit all budgets. autotechnician.co.uk/fast-moving-an…

TRAINING... LKQ Academy is offering 25% off a range of courses this January, giving garages a head start on upskilling in 2024, including the IMI level 2/3 Hybrid and EV training. autotechnician.co.uk/25-off-lkq-aca…

ARTICLE... Vehicles face increased demands on their electrical systems throughout the colder months, leading to a higher rate of alternator failures. Autoelectro’s Harnek Bhogal highlights how its remanufactured units rise up to the challenges… autotechnician.co.uk/winter-challen…

NEWS... Is it your time to shine? Entries are open for the Independent Garage Association’s (IGA) British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2024 autotechnician.co.uk/is-it-your-tim…

GREAT NEWS! Than Jan/Feb edition of autotechnician magazine is available to view/download online NOW! This edition includes: insights & guidance across lighting, batteries & chargers, clutches, and steering & suspension. issuu.com/autotech9/docs…

NEWS... Autotech Recruit, who operate the automotive industry’s largest contractor network, introduces a new pathway so that skilled technicians and MOT testers can experience the benefits of freelancing. autotechnician.co.uk/freelancing-wi…

ARTICLE... 12-volt batteries are a win-win for garages and customers but only if the opportunities are grasped, as Rob Marshall finds… autotechnician.co.uk/pulling-in-the…

PRODUCT... Cleevely EV plugs supply chain gap. The increased weight of an Electric Vehicle battery, coupled with the instant torque from the electric motor, places additional stresses on steering and suspension components... autotechnician.co.uk/cleevely-ev-pl…

NEWS... Automotive industry charity Ben, has taken its new VW Transporter on the road to increase the charity’s visibility and raise awareness of its life-changing support. autotechnician.co.uk/the-benbus-hit…

COMPETITION... The latest edition of the Tool Promotion catalogue from SEALEY contains 1,400 products and 60 new lines. This issue focuses on Vehicle Maintenance, Heaters, and Lighting, as well as discounts on selected products across all ranges. autotechnician.co.uk/chance-to-win-…