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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 […]

The Parts Alliance open evening attracts over 200 customers despite heavy rain

25 June 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

The Parts Alliance’s new Midpoint Distribution Centre opened its doors for garage customers, attracting a total of 250 attendees including 25 key suppliers. The open evening, held on Thursday 13 June had originally been intended to take place at GSF Birmingham but was moved to Midpoint to involve eager customers of local branches of CES […]

Latest MOT horror pictures serve as reminder to motorists about importance of annual test

25 June 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

MOT test stations across the country are continuing to report dangerous defects and MOT horrors. The latest selection sent to the DVSA shows shocking bodges, dangerous repairs and defects as a result of overlooked vehicle maintenance. One tester submitted a picture of a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser that came in for a ‘quick MOT’ before the […]

The Parts Alliance helps recognise the UK’s best independents at Garage of the Year awards

25 June 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

The Parts Alliance has helped to pay tribute to the achievements of independent garages by sponsoring ‘Best Small Garage’ at Automechanika Birmingham’s Garage of the Year awards. The event, which took place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on Wednesday 5 June, saw 200 industry professionals gather for a three-course meal and awards presentation […]

Schaeffler unveils REPXPERT app

25 June 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Schaeffler says that the app will transform the way technicians utilise its online portal, with REPXPERTs now able to source product details for repair solutions and invaluable installation instructions, as well as gain access to TecDoc and product details from across the independent automotive aftermarket, all from the palm of their hands. On the user-friendly […]

UK electric cars will need twice the world’s supply of cobalt

25 June 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Scientists warn of “huge implications” as government continues electric car push A team of scientists has written to the Committee of Climate Change warning that government plans to replace the UK’s 31.5 million cars with electric vehicles by 2050 will require almost twice the current annual global supply of cobalt. The experts have also calculated […]

GS Yuasa Academy launches online learning platform

25 June 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Manufacturer says online training will “revolutionise battery training” as its new platform goes live. Featuring both Yuasa and GS battery brands, GS Yuasa Academy is the first system of its type for comprehensive online battery training. Aimed at improving customer service, reducing warranty returns and maximising battery business potential, it provides over 20 certified courses […]

Avia Autos crowned Garage of the Year 2019

25 June 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Automechanika Birmingham evening event celebrated examples of excellence among UK independents Avia Autos in Bridgend has been named Garage of the Year at this year’s awards ceremony held at the National Motorcylce Museum this week. Collecting the Garage of the Year award and £1,000 cash prize, Hayley Pells described the moment as a complete shock. […]

Schaeffler hails ‘best ever’ Automechanika Birmingham

25 June 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

Exhibition stand offered visitors a glimpse at the ‘garage of tomorrow’ The stand, located in the OESAA village, featured a striking workshop setting with a Schaeffler BMW M4 DTM car, plus augmented and mixed reality exhibits. According to Schaeffler, it grabbed the attention of technicians and distributors alike, with feedback from visitors overwhelmingly positive. Because […]

Automechanika Birmingham 2019 attracts highest ever visitor attendance

25 June 2019/in Auto Torque /by The Parts Alliance

12,145 automotive industry professionals visited the hugely successful 2019 event Organiser says the event delivered on its promise of bringing the entire UK automotive industry together against a backdrop of innovation, technology and networking. Feedback from exhibitors was overwhelmingly positive and, as a result, 87 percent of space has been reserved for 2021 where exhibitors […]

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

The Parts Alliance open evening attracts over 200 customers despite heavy rain

Latest MOT horror pictures serve as reminder to motorists about importance of annual test

The Parts Alliance helps recognise the UK’s best independents at Garage of the Year awards

Schaeffler unveils REPXPERT app

UK electric cars will need twice the world’s supply of cobalt

GS Yuasa Academy launches online learning platform

Avia Autos crowned Garage of the Year 2019

Schaeffler hails ‘best ever’ Automechanika Birmingham

Automechanika Birmingham 2019 attracts highest ever visitor attendance

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