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NGK urges garages to maximise MOT opportunity, during challenging Autumn NGK has repeated its call to UK garages to take advantage of the current surge in MOT test numbers. One in five of 14,688 UK drivers surveyed by the AA said they took advantage of the government’s 2020 COVID-19 MOT exemption, indicating that more than 5.5 million cars had a delayed MOT In Aftermarket’s September issue, LKQ Euro Car Parts said the independent aftermarket should be capitalising on a spike in MOTs, and prepare for the MOT wave. Now, NGK has pointed out that thousands of vehicles will fail the MOT specifically on emissions. NGK Marketing Manager Mark Hallam, said: “For the past few months we have been predicting that workshops were in for a very busy Autumn as they deal with the increase in demand for MOTs and that has now been echoed by a leading UK distributor.” Mark added: “MOTs and pre-winter vehicle servicing demand, will lead to increased replacement of Lambda sensors for vehicles that fail the MOT emission test and also spark and glow plug replacement as owners make sure their vehicles are in good order in preparation for the cold winter months. Workshops should be prepared by selecting and fitting NGK spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK Lambda sensors.” For more information, visit: www.ngkntk.com/uk Schaeffler unveils new REPXPERT portal Schaeffler has launched a new version of its REPXPERT portal, that the company says will provide more information while being easier to navigate. It also includes an integrated parts catalogue, along with an improved REPXPERT bonus shop. Commenting on the new portal, Schaeffler Marketing Communications Manager Jeff Earl said: “The new portal, codenamed REPXPERT 3.0, brings together all the information a mechanic needs to carry out their daily work – comprehensive TecDoc based parts catalogue, repair data, product updates and a wealth of technical insight which, thanks to a further improved user interface and global search, are all quick and easy to access.” Schaeffler REPXPERT brand ambassador, The Garage Inspector Andy Savva, observed: “With the new 3.0 version of the online portal taking things to the next level by adding a significant number of added value features across the board, there really is no reason not to sign up for access to one of the best free resources available to the aftermarket” For more information, visit: www.repxpert.co.uk MONTH 2017 AFTERMARKET 3 www.aftermarketonline.net NOVE BER 202 AFTERMARKET 5 Aftermarket sponsors under 11s football team Aftermarket is doing its bit to support the beautiful game at the grassroots level, by becoming a sponsor for an under-11s football team in Daventry. The mag is sponsoring the training kits, and the warm-up tops for the Daventry Vikings under-11s. Commenting on the sponsorship, team coach Stefan Gunter said: “It’s so great that companies support football teams at grassroots level. For me, it is so important to give the kids a safe environment. Also, there are sometimes parents who maybe have not got the funds. If we can say that the sponsors have bought the kit, it’s just a fantastic thing to do.” He added: “The kids are be proud of playing for the club, and of wearing the kit. When we travel, people see that we are smart, and that we are sponsored by Aftermarket magazine, among others. It is beneficial for the club, for the parents and most importantly the boys.”