News 7 www.aftermarketonline.net JUNE 2026 Independent garage network Servicesure has announced enhanced support for its members through a new partnership with the Service Advisor Academy. Servicesure members will now have access to proven tools and techniques that improve customer experiences and help colleagues drive value for their workshops. From handling difficult conversations to presenting work in a way customers understand, the training is designed to offer practical, hands-on development that helps teams boost conversion, build trust, and deliver the level of service customers remember. Emma Lindley (pictured), Founder of Service Advisor Academy, said: “This is a really exciting step forward together. Garages have told me how important this training is, but also that a one-day option will make the programme even more accessible.” Adam O’Neill, Partnership Director at GSF Car Parts, added: “We really want to support garages to secure work and grow. This training is a key step in helping them do that. We’re really excited about moving this forward.” Delphi launches campaign to champion braking TXDOLW\ SHUIRUPDQFH DQG ZRUNVKRS FRQᎮGHQFH Delphi has launched a campaign titled ‘Make Some Noise. Delphi – Built for Silence’, which it says is an industry-wide movement designed to raise awareness of the importance of choosing the right braking components in a market increasingly crowded with choices. Delphi says that at the heart of the campaign is its commitment to delivering braking solutions that are built for silence and consistent real-world performance. Engineered to OE standards, Delphi braking components are developed with application-specific friction materials, helping to optimise stopping distances, reduce noise and deliver a smooth, controlled driving experience. Delphi’s confidence in its product quality is backed by its no-quibble warranty. If a Delphi braking component is found to be faulty or produces unwanted noise, customers can claim a refund – with no questions asked. A key pillar of the campaign, according to Delphi, is its commitment to supporting workshops beyond the product itself. Through its training academy, Masters of Motion how-to content, and on-the-road tech van, Delphi provides the expertise technicians need to achieve a flawless installation and avoid unnecessary comebacks. Product design is also key. The supplier’s brake pads feature a fivelayer construction, including shims, back plates, underlayers, and advanced friction materials, all engineered to work together to minimise noise and ensure a consistent braking feel. The new campaign is also promoting best practices in the workshop. Delphi continues to advise against the use of copper grease on modern braking systems, instead recommending purpose-designed brake lubricants to ensure cleaner, more reliable installations. Servicesure partnership RᎭHUV QHZ RQH GD\ FRXUVHV The government eases demands on businesses using H YDQV The Government is cutting red tape for businesses using e-vans, bringing them in line with petrol and diesel vans for the first time and reducing costs. E-vans weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes will now be moved from heavy vehicle testing requirements to Class 7 MOT rules, meaning less strenuous tests, more flexibility, and savings of up to 60% on MOTs. From 1 June 2026, new electric vans in this weight class will only need their first MOT three years after registration, rather than one year. As e-vans are heavier than petrol and diesel vans, they have, until now, faced more stringent testing requirements than petrol and diesel vans of the same size.
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