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NEWS REPXPERT Conference panel available to watch online Engaging panel sees industry experts discuss key industry topics including the UK’s ageing car parc, labour rates, recruitment and electric vehicles. The Schaeffler REPXPERT panel discussion, which captivated REPXPERT Conference attendees, is now available to watch online. Held at the Manufacturing Training Centre (MTC) Coventry on Wednesday 22nd May, the landmark event saw industry journalist, Mike Ruff lead a distinguished lineup of industry experts, each providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by independent garages in the UK. “The knowledge exchanged at the REPXPERT Conference proved to be incredibly inspiring,” said Matthew Selby, Sales and Marketing Director at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd. “That’s why we’re delighted to make the panel discussion available to a wider audience through the release of this must-watch video.” Sitting on the panel was REPXPERT brand ambassador, Andy Savva, ‘The Garage Inspector,‘ having clocked-up decades of experience shaping successful garage businesses. Also present was Dean Lomas of DC Lomas Ltd, whose journey from mobile technician to workshop owner highlights the true value of mentorship. Matt Cleevely, founder of Cleevely Group, offered insight on how to navigate the fast-growing EV market. Tim Benson of Oldfields Garage shared expertise in operational growth, while Matt Wiseman of Wiseman Motor Services added his deep industry knowledge to complete the panel. Available to watch back, the discussion starts by exploring the UK’s aging car parc, noting that while many workshops are “busier than ever,” garage owners should take proactive steps to ensure they remain busy in the coming weeks and months. Next, the conversation turns to customer profiling strategies, how to set the correct labour rate, and advice on overcoming the recruitment challenge with a particular emphasis on the importance of apprenticeships, before a lively debate on electric vehicles concludes the session. The video can be watched on the REPXPERT app, or visiting the website at: www.repxpert.co.uk. It can also be watched in full using this link: https://bit.ly/3zrMkZa 16 THE GARAGE 16, News RepXperts.indd 1 01/07/2024 17:16
NEWS Castrol EDGE Castrol EDGE is the company’s most advanced line of engine oils, designed and formulated to meet the most demanding specifications. Castrol is launching an all-new, nextgeneration 0W-20 low viscosity long-life engine oil called Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV, the first lubricant of its kind to secure, simultaneously, the latest low-viscosity approvals from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. The new product is suitable for use in petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles, and is available to consumers and workshops in one-litre, four-litre and five-litre packs. To meet a number of challenging new industry requirements, Castrol has been working on three important long-life variants: 0W-20, 0W-30, and 5W-30, which cover 16 different OEM and industry specifications. This programme has been complex and thorough, requiring more than 110 engine tests, over 35,000 engine running hours, and over 100 laboratory test cycles. Castrol conducted hundreds of individual tests to prove the lubricant’s capacity to reduce friction, minimise metal-to-metal contact, prevent wear and corrosion, and operate at extremes of high and low temperatures. Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV has been designed to provide the broadest possible market coverage, most notably attaining three formal approvals widely regarded as among the most demanding in the industry: BMW Longlife-17 FE+, MB-Approval 229.72 (from Mercedes- Benz), and VW 508 00/ 509 00 (from Volkswagen). In addition, the new lubricant is approved for Porsche C20, meets Ford WSS-M2C956-A1 specification, and also meets the requirements of OEMs recommending ACEA C5 or ACEA C6 0W- 20 oils. Rigorously tested for over 10,000 hours, Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV works to reduce friction, increase efficiency and reduce harmful emissions. The new product has been designed to address many challenges associated with modern engines. While smaller, powerful units can offer better fuel economy, the greater use of turbocharging will increase pressure inside the engine – Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV’s low viscosity formulation minimises the energy required to move it around an engine’s internal components. Castrol runs official industry and OEM engine tests. New oils are put through their paces – where appropriate within the latest design of engine – pushing them hard over hundreds of hours at severe pressures and temperatures. With these engine tests, Castrol also assesses the impact of fuels of different qualities and in different operating conditions. Ralf Wobben, Brand and Product Specialist at Castrol Europe, comments: “Remaining at the forefront of a fastpaced industry is made possible, in part, by Castrol’s work with vehicle manufacturers to engineer engine oils that unlock performance and increase efficiency. Our world-first low-viscosity ‘combi’ 0W-20 lubricant demonstrates how we’re taking the latest technological advances and delivering them in a product that is suitable for numerous applications.” To learn more about the Castrol EDGE product line, please visit: www.castrol. com/uk/experts THE GARAGE 17 17, News Castrol Edge.indd 1 01/07/2024 16:21
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NEWS<br />
Castrol<br />
EDGE<br />
Castrol EDGE is the company’s most<br />
advanced line of engine oils, designed<br />
and formulated to meet the most<br />
demanding specifications.<br />
Castrol is launching an all-new, nextgeneration<br />
0W-20 low viscosity long-life<br />
engine oil called Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL<br />
IV, the first lubricant of its kind to secure,<br />
simultaneously, the latest low-viscosity<br />
approvals from BMW, Mercedes-Benz,<br />
and Volkswagen. <strong>The</strong> new product is<br />
suitable for use in petrol, diesel and<br />
hybrid vehicles, and is available to<br />
consumers and workshops in one-litre,<br />
four-litre and five-litre packs.<br />
To meet a number of challenging new<br />
industry requirements, Castrol has been<br />
working on three important long-life<br />
variants: 0W-20, 0W-30, and 5W-30,<br />
which cover 16 different OEM and industry<br />
specifications. This programme has been<br />
complex and thorough, requiring more<br />
than 110 engine tests, over 35,000 engine<br />
running hours, and over 100 laboratory<br />
test cycles.<br />
Castrol conducted hundreds of<br />
individual tests to prove the lubricant’s<br />
capacity to reduce friction, minimise<br />
metal-to-metal contact, prevent wear<br />
and corrosion, and operate at extremes of<br />
high and low temperatures.<br />
Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV has been<br />
designed to provide the broadest<br />
possible market coverage, most notably<br />
attaining three formal approvals widely<br />
regarded as among the most demanding<br />
in the industry: BMW Longlife-17 FE+,<br />
MB-Approval 229.72 (from Mercedes-<br />
Benz), and VW 508 00/ 509 00 (from<br />
Volkswagen). In addition, the new lubricant<br />
is approved for Porsche C20, meets<br />
Ford WSS-M2C956-A1 specification, and<br />
also meets the requirements of OEMs<br />
recommending ACEA C5 or ACEA C6 0W-<br />
20 oils.<br />
Rigorously tested for over 10,000<br />
hours, Castrol EDGE 0W-20 LL IV works<br />
to reduce friction, increase efficiency<br />
and reduce harmful emissions. <strong>The</strong> new<br />
product has been designed to address<br />
many challenges associated with modern<br />
engines. While smaller, powerful units can<br />
offer better fuel economy, the greater use<br />
of turbocharging will increase pressure<br />
inside the engine – Castrol EDGE 0W-20<br />
LL IV’s low viscosity formulation minimises<br />
the energy required to move it around an<br />
engine’s internal components.<br />
Castrol runs official industry and OEM<br />
engine tests. New oils are put through<br />
their paces – where appropriate within<br />
the latest design of engine – pushing them<br />
hard over hundreds of hours at severe<br />
pressures and temperatures. With these<br />
engine tests, Castrol also assesses the<br />
impact of fuels of different qualities and in<br />
different operating conditions.<br />
Ralf Wobben, Brand and Product<br />
Specialist at Castrol Europe, comments:<br />
“Remaining at the forefront of a fastpaced<br />
industry is made possible, in<br />
part, by Castrol’s work with vehicle<br />
manufacturers to engineer engine oils<br />
that unlock performance and increase<br />
efficiency. Our world-first low-viscosity<br />
‘combi’ 0W-20 lubricant demonstrates<br />
how we’re taking the latest technological<br />
advances and delivering them in a<br />
product that is suitable for numerous<br />
applications.”<br />
To learn more about the Castrol EDGE<br />
product line, please visit: www.castrol.<br />
com/uk/experts<br />
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