Aftermarket November 2022

NEWS MONTH 2017 AFTERMARKET 5 www.aftermarketonline.net 687 MOT testers were disqualified between 2020 and 2022, up 49% on the 460 disqualified between 2018 and 2020, according to DVSA data obtained by BookMyGarage.com via a Freedom of Information request. More than 1,000 warnings were also issued to MOT testers over the same time period. Equally, the DVSA banned nearly 3.5 times the number of testers in 2020-2021 compared to 2015 -2016, amounting to an additional 252. Karen Rotberg, Co-founder of BookMyGarage.com, commented: “We welcome the disqualification of rogue MOT testers, as it grants peace of mind that vehicles on the road are being inspected properly. This ultimately improves safety for all road users.” NOVE BER 20 2 AFTERMARKET 7 Snap-on Diagnostics: Latest software update Snap-on has released its latest diagnostic software update, with highlights including 2022 model year updates for AFL GM, Hyundai, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, MG, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Smart, Subaru, Toyota, VAG and Volvo. New features and enhancements include Diagnostics Health Check Report, which simplifies results for vehicle owners, and Custom Data List, which allows the technician to select multiple data categories, reducing the amount of PIDs received. There are also sharing capabilities via Snap-on Cloud and over-air automatic software updates via ShopStream Connect, as well as over 70 on-tool guided component test training courses. A spokesman for Snap-on Diagnostics said: “Technicians who upgrade to the newest version of the Snap-on software release will gain the ultimate competitive edge every day, with uninterrupted access to a universe of dynamically updated resources. From the moment they power on, technicians can confidently service customers with a tool containing unparalleled depth in general and collision repair coverage for Asian, domestic and European vehicles.” For specific coverage and features by platform go to: www.snapon.com/EN/UK/Diag nostics/Diagnostics/Software? utm_source=Press_Release&ut m_medium=22.4_PR_Aftermar ket_link_1&utm_campaign=22 .4_Release LKQ Euro Car Parts launches trade-only Starline range LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new trade-only battery range under its Starline banner that includes AGM and EFB examples, and also takes into account the need for batteries that facilitate Stop/Start functionality. LKQ Euro Car Parts Marketing Director Colin Cottrell commented: “Expanding our Starline batteries range will help the garages we support to meet the requirements of commercial and leisure vehicles as well as passenger cars, and offer drivers a trusted branded alternative.” The Starline range was established in 1999 and now includes over 35,000 products, covering more than 90% of spare parts for passenger vehicles. For more information, visit: https://omnipart.eurocarparts.com/omnihu b/our-suppliers/expanding- starline/powering-up MOT tester disqualification surge highlighted