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Uni-Select announces C$125 million convertible debenture financing and concludes Strategic Review Process

19 December 2019/in Latest News /by The Parts Alliance

· Financing provides flexibility to pursue growth opportunities· 9.5% shareholder Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc. affirms confidence in Uni-Select’s current strategic plan by acting as lead investor Boucherville (Québec), December 18, 2019 – Uni-Select Inc. (TSX:UNS) (“Uni-Select” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the completion of a private placement offering of C$125 million principal […]

Garage speaks out following “hard-hitting” Trading Standards sting

17 December 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Family behind Binley Woods urges independents to check quality control processes after being forced to pay £11,150. The family behind Binley Woods Service Centre has spoken out to tell “our side of the story” after being fined £1,500, ordered to pay prosecution costs of £9,500 and a £150 victim surcharge following a Trading Standards operation. Warwickshire County […]

REPXPERT Academy LIVE: Registrations open for Basingstoke College event

17 December 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Roadshow continues with second training day to be held on 25 January 2020. Following a resoundingly successful debut in Lincoln, registration is now open for the second REPXPERT Academy LIVE event at Basingstoke College of Technology – again hosted by Schaeffler and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Taking place on Saturday 25th January, visitors will […]

Autotech Recruit MD reveals how he came to supply temp workshop cover

17 December 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Skills shortage to remain “for at least another decade” says Gavin White. Autotech Recruit’s managing director, Gavin White reveals how the firm has diversified its recruitment services, from short-term contracts, medium-to-long-term fixed placements, and permanent recruitment to meet the needs of the automotive industry. While working as an aftersales manager at Thomson Motor Group, Gavin […]

Yuasa issues cold weather battery warning

17 December 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

“Always check the battery” kit produces quick, accurate results. Over a half a million batteries are replaced by breakdown recovery services every year and battery related faults are the number one reason for vehicle starting problems and winter callouts, Yuasa reports. At 0°C, even a healthy battery will lose about 30 per cent of its […]

Polybush reports on successful Classic Motor Show

17 December 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Enthusiasts flock to find out more about Polyurethane suspension bushes. Polybush has exhibited at the Classic Motor show for more than ten years has hailed 2019’s event a success. The firm also supplied bushes for Practical Classic Jaguar e-type which was being restored live on stage during the show. A Polybush spokesperson said: “As always, […]

Replace head bolts every time they’re removed, advises BG Automotive

17 December 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Many garages are still failing to replace head bolts, risking engine damage and failiure. Workshops are advised to always replace head bolts after removal, BG Automotive has said. A BG Automoive spokesperson said: “The majority of head bolts are ‘torque to yield’, which means that during the original tightening process, they are stretched past the […]

ZF Aftermarket celebrates motorsport connection under its Sachs brand

17 December 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

New brand ambassadors campaign features famous racing drivers. ZF Aftermarket has teamed up with three global names in racing who will act as Sachs brand ambassadors and feature in its latest fact based multimedia campaign which aims to highlight how its engineering knowledge is directly transferred into its serial production and to celebrate its 80 […]

Motorists warned against buying car parts online

4 December 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Garage and factor owners urged to be even more vigilant in light of a surge in counterfeits. Vehicle owners are once again being warned about the dangers of buying car parts online in a bid to save money. Research by Zero Deposit Car Leasing found that headlights were one of the most common parts available on […]

Customer amazed to win Porsche 911 Carrera in The Parts Alliance’s latest promotion

2 July 2019/in Latest News /by The Parts Alliance

The Parts Alliance concluded their latest hugely successful promotion by revealing the winner of an incredible prize on Tuesday 25th June. Sefket Ibrahim of Rose Motors won a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera. The car is new for 2019 as the eighth-generation 922 version of the iconic classic and retails for nearly £100,000. The invitation-only promotion […]

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Uni-Select announces C$125 million convertible debenture financing and concludes Strategic Review Process

Garage speaks out following “hard-hitting” Trading Standards sting

REPXPERT Academy LIVE: Registrations open for Basingstoke College event

Autotech Recruit MD reveals how he came to supply temp workshop cover

Yuasa issues cold weather battery warning

Polybush reports on successful Classic Motor Show

Replace head bolts every time they’re removed, advises BG Automotive

ZF Aftermarket celebrates motorsport connection under its Sachs brand

Motorists warned against buying car parts online

Customer amazed to win Porsche 911 Carrera in The Parts Alliance’s latest promotion

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