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The Tune Up from Auto Repair Focus is your audio review of news and features from the UK aftermarket website. Presented by Phil Curry and featuring interviews and discussion of everything affecting the servicing and repair industry, the Tune Up is the place to stay up to date with everything you wan…

The Tune Up


    • Feb 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 13 EPISODES


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    Matters of Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021


    The MOT has faced a number of challenges, but is this now a stable period for the annual test? The post Matters of Testing appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

    The Tune Up Episode 12 – Year Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 25:35


    Phil Curry muses on the last twelve months, and what 2019 might hold for the automotive aftermarket, key challenges and how garages may deal with them and profit. The post The Tune Up Episode 12 – Year Ahead appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

    Episode 11 – What is WLTP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 21:59


    Phil Curry discusses the latest emissions test regime which will eventually impact the aftermarket. What is WLTP, how does it differ from former emissions testing and what will the outcome be? Plus all the latest news from around the industry… The post Episode 11 – What is WLTP? appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

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    Episode 10 – Towards the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018 27:50


    Phil Curry looks at the Road to Zero strategy and discovers that it means more for garages than just learning new technologies. Plus a look back at the events of Automechanika Birmingham, and a rant about the damage done by misleading press releases… The post Episode 10 – Towards the future appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

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    Episode 8 – Cars on Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 27:39


    Phil and Lee join up for the first time and leave the comfort of the studio for a ‘top secret’ test track – bringing you short reviews of a number of new vehicles. Plus all the latest news from around the aftermarket… The post Episode 8 – Cars on Review appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

    Episode 7 – Adding extras

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 31:59


    Phil and Lee talk about how garages can make money from selling extra services. From washing cars to installing audio, there is profit to be made from expertise, and also potential gains through customer service. Lee also reminisces about the time he owned the UK’s loudest car, while Phil designs a coffee table…! Plus the […] The post Episode 7 – Adding extras appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

    Episode 6 – Show and tell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 34:49


    Phil Curry and Lee Johnson are joined by Automechanika Birmingham marketing manager Chloe Hyland to discuss trade shows and why garages should attend. From regional to national, these events allow more than just walking around stands looking at new products, with opportunities to network and train. Planning ahead is key, but what do you need […] The post Episode 6 – Show and tell appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

    Episode 5 – Levels of Autonomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 43:05


    Driverless cars are coming, but are they really headed for our roads sooner rather than later? Phil and Lee explore the current trends, including safety aspects of autonomous vehicles and the affect of the ever growing presence of the technology in todays vehicles on the independent service sector. Plus the latest news from around the […] The post Episode 5 – Levels of Autonomy appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

    Episode 4 – Getting used

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 28:59


    The used car market suffered a little in 2017, but not as much as new car sales. Over eight million vehicles changed hands, meaning demand for cars is still strong. This means garages can expect more work, especially from the diesel sector. Phil Curry and Lee Johnson discuss developments in the latest episode of The […] The post Episode 4 – Getting used appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

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    Episode 3 – Matters of Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 33:34


    While the ‘Beast from the East’ hasn’t stopped us recording, a cold certainly did a fortnight ago! The entire team has suffered and it is impossible to record without a voice. But we are back! This episode focuses on the MOT, changes that are coming up and the benefits of the 3-1-1 system which, thankfully, […] The post Episode 3 – Matters of Testing appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

    Episode 2 – Train to gain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 36:56


    For independent garages, training is a vital tool in future proofing your business. But what is the best method, that will benefit both business, and technician? Phil Curry and Lee Johnson discuss the options in Episode 2 of The Tune Up… The post Episode 2 – Train to gain appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

    Episode 1 – The D Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 26:59


    Managing Editor Phil Curry, and Advertising Manager Lee Johnson, discuss the state of the UK diesel market, whether the government is doing the right thing by penalising diesel drivers and how this could lead to opportunities for independent garages. Plus the latest aftermarket news. The post Episode 1 – The D Word appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

    The Tune Up – Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 0:25


    What can you expect from our new podcast, The Tune Up? Listen in to our 30-second promo teaser, and subscribe to the Insight Newsletter here to receive a link in your inbox every fortnight! The post The Tune Up – Teaser appeared first on Auto Repair Focus.

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