Autocare Signs Up its 900th Garage

12 Nov 2021

AutoCare is pleased to announce they have signed up its 900th garage, making it the largest independent garage network in the UK. MRT Autopoint LLP in Telford signed up with GroupAuto member Priorslee Motor Spares, helping us to reach this…

Alliance Automotive Group UK announces acquisition of Beverley Motor Factors Ltd

27 Oct 2021

Alliance Automotive Group UK has announced that it has recently completed the acquisition of Yorkshire Exhaust Specialists; an existing member of the United Aftermarket buying group.

Alliance Automotive Group UK announces acquisition of Cotswold Motaquip Ltd

25 Oct 2021

Alliance Automotive Group UK has announced that it has recently completed the acquisition of Yorkshire Exhaust Specialists; an existing member of the United Aftermarket buying group.

Alliance Automotive Group UK announces acquisition of CMF Canterbury Ltd

18 Oct 2021

Alliance Automotive Group UK has announced that it has recently completed the acquisition of Yorkshire Exhaust Specialists; an existing member of the United Aftermarket buying group.

Understanding Brake Judder

29 Sep 2021

Brake judder can be felt as a vibration. It is a sensation that can be felt through the steering wheel, your brake pedal and potentially through your seat. Depending on the severity of the judder, you may even feel the…

Recurring Brake Judder – Case Study

29 Sep 2021

Originally the vehicle was taken into the garage to replace a worn set of front discs and pads. After replacing the parts, the vehicle was test driven and the garage satisfied with the work that had been done. The vehicle…

Bedding-in and Material Transfer Process

29 Sep 2021

Definition The “bedding-in” for brakes is essential for the brakes to perform optimally. Friction is key for efficient braking. Friction is a force resistant to movement between contacting areas. In braking there are 2 types of friction processes that occur…

Brake Judder – Preventative Steps

29 Sep 2021

Our articles Understanding brake judder and Bedding in & Material Transfer Process should have provided you with a better understanding of braking technology. Armed with that information, here is a helpful article on preventative steps that can be taken to…

Directional Pads – observations for fitting

29 Sep 2021

With constant demand for improvement in all aspects of performance, vehicle manufacturers have designed brake pads for numerous applications that must be mounted directionally. As such after-market brake specialists such as Apec Braking have followed suit, offering replacement pads that…

ABS Sensors

29 Sep 2021

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a vehicle safety system that allows the wheels of a car to maintain tractive contact with the road surface while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up (ceasing rotation) and avoiding uncontrolled skidding. It…