UK Batteries has further increased its environmental commitment by unveiling bespoke ‘scrap pads’ that it is issuing to motor factors to help take the headache out of disposing of their scrap battery units.



While interest in recycling batteries is growing, the reality is that it is a complicated process and the need to effectively manage the paperwork that accompanies each scrap battery consignment often puts businesses off. Motor Factors that do not dispose of their battery waste through the correct channels can be liable to a £10,000 fine. Read More..

All customers that took part in the suvey were entered into a prize draw and pictured is counter manager Mick Lofley presenting the prize to customer Richard Wilson.



Dave Clarke, Autosupplies managing director, said: "The questionnaire gives some good positive feedback from our customers and enables us to make fundamental changes to improve the service we offer customers."



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Tetrosyl is offering UAN members an extra 10% discount off current invoice pricing, against all oil part numbers. The discount will come off the invoice.



Offer applicable to 31. Read More..

All distributors should be notified of price changes directly from approved suppliers. Below are the price notifications that UAN head office has been informed of.



Price increases from the following suppliers will come into effect from:



1 November: Remy Automotive. Read More..

Promotions currently taking place by suppliers include:



1 July to 30 September: FAI,UAN Palmersport day



August and September: Pearl Automotive special offers on consumables.



September: Fuel Parts special offer on lambda sensors.



More promotions will be listed here as and when UAN is notified. Read More..

NGK Spark Plugs has reported an amazing trade response to the launch of the new website for BoxClever, its garage trade promotion which has proved amazingly successful since it was launched almost five years ago. Although the new BoxClever website only went live in early June, after just six weeks the company has reported that 80percent of its current registrations are now online. This new website has been designed to allow garages to check their BoxClever accounts online, see how many points they have to spend and order their free gifts there and then. Read More..

The Right to Repair Campaign has launched a European wide petition, which will be sent to the European decision makers. We invite you to sign the petition today in order to make your voice heard.



Since 2002, the Block Exemption Regulation 1400,2002 has ensured effective and fair competition in the distribution of new vehicles and in the automotive aftermarket to the benefit of consumers. Read More..

UAN approved supplier Bestplate has informed the group of the following changes to current numberplate legisation: 1. From the 1st August 2008 the Register of Number Plate Suppliers will be extended to Scotland and Northern Ireland. Applications must be received by the 1st October 2008 at the latest either by phone or post. Read More..

The play on words said it all for one UAN distributor, who spotted this 'interesting' advert for Air Asia, promoting one of its destinations Phuket, home of the 2008 UAN incentive trip. The upcoming UAN incentive trip looks set to be the group's biggest yet, with dates for the trip confirmed as 14 to 21 March 2009. As all sales figures for the second quarter of 2008 have now been supplied, distributors will soon receive an update as to their progress towards achieving a holiday ticket. Read More..

UAN CV supplier European Braking Systems (EBS) , Abal has appointed Paul Johnson as product development and purchasing manager.



Johnson started his career at Trailercraft (Bradford) in 1986, before moving to Abal in 1996 as technical warehouse manager, before moving into product development and sourcing.



He left Abal in 2007 but is delighted to have returned to the company in his new role, which will see him explore product development, sourcing, stock control and purchasing. Read More..