Welcome to what I would describe as a special ‘hybrid’ edition of Aftermarket, in the sense that this edition is brought to you courtesy of both the outgoing editor and the new incumbent — namely yours truly. My predecessor proved indefatigable in terms of doing a great deal of work in preparing much of this issue, for which I’m very grateful, right up to the last minute before he vacated the editor’s chair. That doesn’t mean to say I’ve not been busy since joining the Aftermarket team a few weeks’ ago and I’m delighted to have already had an opportunity to talk to so many garage operators, business and industry leaders and discuss how I can help drive our vibrant sector to even greater heights through our industry-leading publications — in print and online. But rest assured, I intend to get out from behind the desk as much as possible, not just to report on events but to hear your news and views too. Among key dates already in my diary are June 5-6, when the Aftermarket team and I will be at the NEC Birmingham for the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event. I’m especially looking forward to attending The Aftermarket Event on October 23 at Farnborough International, which is dedicated to the independent garage and bodyshop sector. You can find out more about this prestigious event on page 5 of this issue. And last but most definitely not least, there is the awards evening for the 2024 Top Technician and Top Garage competition winners to be held on October 26. The countdown is on for both contests (see page 4) and we’ll be updating you every step of the way. Do make sure you come up and say ‘hello’ wherever you see me and if you have a particular event in mind that you would like Aftermarket to cover just drop me a line (my email address is in the panel opposite). Meanwhile, there is plenty to keep you informed inside this issue of the magazine... Our ‘Big Issue’ this month turns the spotlight on the MV-BEO, which recently reaffirmed the right for independents to work on newer cars, and we ask if garages are doing enough to capitalise on this. In his regular column, Frank Massey acts as a catalyst for debate in the workshop as he goes back to basics to help solve another technical mystery and Neil Kennett is back with his latest take on the aftermarket of the future. All this, plus our regular mix of news, features, product profiles and much more. Enjoy the issue! www.aftermarketonline.net MAY 2024 AFTERMARKET 3 CONTENTS BUSINESS 8 Big issue: Working with the MV-BEO 12 David Wright: Keep an eye on tax 14 Tina Drayson: Training is gaining 18 Fixing auto sector skills shortages 34 Commercial vehicles and future tech TOP TECHNICIAN/TOP GARAGE 20 Enter now! TECHNICAL 22 The latest on tech developments 24 Aftermarket of the future 26 Frank Massey: A month in the life 28 Neil Currie: Running for the hills! IN FOCUS 38 Tyres and tyre bay equipment 42 Additives latest 46 Remanufacturing 50 Air conditioning PLUS... 54 General products / Competition 56 Garage visit: The Green Mile 58 Unlocking our potential 60 Training update 64 Recruitment 66 Teabreak STARTING A NEW CHAPTER AND GETTING TO KNOW YOU Editor | John Shepherd john@aftermarket.co.uk | +44 (0) 1732 370 345 Head of Sales | Angela Lyus angela@aftermarket.co.uk | +44 (0) 7823 736 629 Managing Director | Ryan Fuller ryan.fuller@dfamedia.co.uk | +44 (0) 1732 370 340 Contributors Frank Massey | David Wright | Tina Drayson | Neil Kennett | Neil Currie | Andrew Marsh | Alan Glazier | Marc Russell | David Valentyne Operations Manager | Emma Godden-Wood emma.godden-wood@dfamedia.co.uk | +44 (0) 1732 370 340 Marketing Manager | Hope Jepson hope.jepson@dfamedia.co.uk | +44 (0) 1732 371081 Finance Department accounts@dfamedia.co.uk | +44 (0) 1732 370 340 Chief Executive | Ian Atkinson ian.atkinson@dfamedia.co.uk | +44 (0) 1732 370 340 Published by | DFA Aftermarket Media Ltd 192 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BE John Shepherd, Editor Average net circulation July 2022 to June 2023 17,274 @aftermarketmagazine @aftermarket01 @aftermarketmagazine @aftermarketmagazine ISSN 2516-9149 Aftermarket is published 10 times a year and is sent free of charge to applicants meeting the publisher’s criteria. All others may subscribe at £60 per anum, £120 Europe and £150 rest of the world. While every care is taken to provide accurate information, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for any errors or ommisions, no matter how caused. All rights reserved. No part of the publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior consent of the publisher. The views of contributors do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher. Copyright: DFA Media Group 2024. Subscribe for your FREE copy now
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