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Motul

May 212 min read

Club Motul: System Keep Clean

It is easy to know when a car needs cleaning, as there is grime and dust on the paintwork from the road that needs to be cleaned off....

How to acheive a showroom shine with 303 products

303

Feb 64 min read

How to acheive a showroom shine with 303 products

Car enthusiasts always take pride in their vehicles looking their best. Achieving a showroom shine is seen as a rewarding journey, it...

Leisure battery sales opportunities with Numax

Ecobat Battery

Feb 22 min read

Leisure battery sales opportunities with Numax

A1 member, B&H Auto Spares based in Fort William and Oban, has been promoting Exide automotive batteries for several years and has found...

Lucas Oil

Jan 192 min read

A1 Motor Stores approve Lucas Oil Additive displays

We are delighted to share news about the start of a fresh collaboration with the members of A1 Motor Stores. New countertop display...

Ben

Oct 18, 20233 min read

It's time for your Stress MOT Test

As we drive our way through life, we all experience bumps in the road. Whether your stresses are majors or minors, take our short quiz...

Soft99

Oct 18, 20232 min read

TRUE SPIRIT OF QUARTZ ™

Combining Japanese technology with passion for car care, we have for 70 years manufactured products that redefine quality. While...

IAAF

Oct 10, 20232 min read

"Listen to experts" IAAF urges government to consult with aftermarket on net zero plans

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has urged the Government to consult the automotive aftermarket on its Net Zero...

Melissa Rowland

Oct 3, 20236 min read

A1MS Convention: "The Best One Yet!"

There was sea, sun, sangria and a big juicy slice of business. Find out what others had to say about our Costa Adeje convention. The...

Soft99

Sep 21, 20232 min read

Fusso Extreme Durability

Meet the Legend. Fusso is a legendary Japanese technology developed by Soft99 that harnesses the power of fluoropolymers to...

JRP Distribution

Sep 21, 20231 min read

JRP Distribution wins A1 Motor Stores ‘Retail Supplier of the Year’ for the third year running!

Voted for by A1 Motor Store’s 150+ members across the UK and Northern Ireland, these awards recognise the valuable support given to their...

Ben

Sep 15, 20235 min read

Help with social anxiety

What is social anxiety? Social anxiety is an overwhelming fear of social situations that lasts for a long-time, often years. It's a fear...

TRICO wins A1 award for the sixth year in a row!

TRICO Wipers

Sep 15, 20231 min read

TRICO wins A1 award for the sixth year in a row!

Original equipment (OE) wiper blade manufacturer, TRICO, continues to dominate at the A1 Motor Stores annual convention because, for the...

Ben

Aug 1, 20232 min read

Symptoms and causes of burnout

What is burnout? The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes burnout as ‘chronic workplace stress’. It’s important to acknowledge that...

First Line

Aug 1, 20231 min read

Summer months optimal for annual filter changes, says First Line Ltd.

First Line Ltd. says the summer months provide the ideal time for technicians to perform annual cabin filter changes, to maintain clean...

The benefits of waxing your car are greater than you think!

Soft99

Jul 31, 20231 min read

The benefits of waxing your car are greater than you think!

Looking for a wax because you want your car to shine? It's a great decision, and the benefits are bigger than you think! PROTECTION. Wax...

Government launches review of DVLA to strengthen agency for the future

IAAF

Jul 27, 20232 min read

Government launches review of DVLA to strengthen agency for the future

The government has launched an independent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) so that it can continue to provide...

Urge drivers to check their wipers this staycation season

TRICO Wipers

Jul 3, 20232 min read

Urge drivers to check their wipers this staycation season

With the popularity of staycations continuing, renowned wiper blade manufacturer, TRICO, is recommending factors and technicians to check...

Soft99

Jul 2, 20233 min read

Decontaminate with Soft99

1. Iron Terminator One of the first steps in the process of thorough cleaning of the car. Iron Terminator will work on rims, but also on...

Ring Automotive

Jun 26, 20233 min read

Ring, ring - staycations are calling!

As the summer approaches, many Brits will be thinking about their annual holiday and one that’s been popular since COVID and was also...

FIGIEFA monitoring upcoming Euro 7 Regulation

IAAF

May 4, 20233 min read

FIGIEFA monitoring upcoming Euro 7 Regulation

The Euro 7 Emission Regulation would impact directly on the parts market for several key emissions-related parts, currently sold in...

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