AutoTorque Magazine October 2022

EV Ready tickets on sale for garages

aftermarket

amid industry

on

for garages seeking aftermarket guidance amid industry shift

for UK’s

“The switch from internal combustion

to a zero

EV

is, I think, the most rapid period of change out industry has ever experienced.”

Tom Denton, Automotive author.

Fast and practical installation for optimum transmission reliability All necessary parts are included for total convenience and simplicity

Sachs CLUTCH KITS

FOR PASSENGER CARS

Exceptional OE quality. Optimized reliability. Long Service Life. SACHS clutches for passenger cars. Better for your workshop and better for your customers. Choose excellence in every part. Find out more at aftermarket.zf.com/sachs/pc-clutches

Proven performance Designed to last

Shortfall of 26,000 technicians expected in next decade, IMI warns

Aging population, decreased immigration and green agenda are creating a major skills challenge for the automotive labour market

Result of EV revolution, pandemic, decreased immigration and fewer people of working age

Just 16% of 16-18 year olds consider the automotive sector as an option

Lack of understanding about range of roles, qualifications needed and salary expectations

“The industry faces its biggest skills challenge of the last two decades.” Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI.

Self-driving vehicles to be on UK roads by 2025, government report says

“It

named as

used

“The

Lawrence Whittaker, CEO of

OE-matching at its best:

responds to cost-of-living crisis with

Motorists unaware on importance of regular cabin filter replacement, garages urged to ‘step-up’ and protect customers

GSF Car Parts calls on workshops to help protect drivers and their passengers from harmful pollutants

Technology driven

Built on our OE engineering and testing expertise, our full-service aftermarket steering and suspension solution offers premium parts combined with training, advanced diagnostics, ADAS calibration and technical support, making vehicles drive cleaner, better and further right through their lives.

delphiaftermarket.com

Delphi

reveals innovative new diagnostic enhancements to

workshop profitability

Stock up on bulbs ready for the Lighting Season!

The perfect way to stock and securely store OSRAM original equipment quality 12V and 24V bulbs. The AVS cabinet comes fully loaded with the fastest moving headlight and auxiliary bulbs in the OSRAM ORIGINAL 12V and 24V range. The 12V cabinet includes: 178 bulbs and the 24V cabinet includes: 170 bulbs.

These two new 12V and 24V loaded AVS cabinets are available to order now! GSF Part Numbers: 12V: OSRAVS12V / 24V: OSRAVS24V

Powering what matters

GS Yuasa batteries provide reliable energy behind the scenes to keep your daily life moving.

From trips to the shops to missions in outer space – we’re the number one battery choice for millions of people around the world.

Servicesure hits a century of sign-ups in 2022

GSF Car Parts garage programme reports on continued growth

“It shows the appetite among our customers to join a network of likeminded garages that benefit from the business building, money saving, training, and standards that are all entrenched within the Servicesure programme.” Paul Dineen, Head of Servicesure.

L E AGUE OF

MECHANICS

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League

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Alternators: What can go wrong and how to fix it

EVEN MORE INSIDE!

More content. More quality. More reliability. More service. And now - more Warranty! If time means money in your workshop, you can save on both with FAG. Our WheelSets come with every genuine OE component you need to carry out a professional repair, right down to the last nut, bolt and washer - so no shopping around for missing parts. They come with a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty, unrivalled service and training opportunities PLUS FREE downloadable TecRMI fitting guides at REPXPERT, the award-winning industry-leading knowledge portal and app for professional workshop technicians. You can also spend the points you find in Schaeffler cartons in the bonus shop - where you can get tools, consumables, office gadgets, or even premium REPXPERT branded clothing for your garage. FAG WheelSet. A true aftermarket heavyweight .

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Volvo

clutch and dual mass flywheel replacement

REPXPERT Bob Carter talks Auto Torque readers through the process With a little insight into this repair, an independent workshop will be able to confidently replace the clutch system.

Solihull gathers customers and suppliers for evening trade show

An

GSF regional manager celebrates 30 years in network

to

our brand and

while generating sales

East Anglia Regional Manager Gary Fagg celebrates 30 years working with GSF, he talks to us about the journey so far

STORY

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