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October 10, 2020

Powering Blue Light

Here Steven Cowell, Technical Sales Manager for Volkswagen Group Fleet Services and Barry Hamblin, Cardiac Responder for the Leeds Medical Transfer Ambulance Service offer their personal insights into why Group Vehicles have become established icons for t

Group Icons

October 8, 2020

5 minute interviews

Andy Oldknow, works as the Sales Manager at TPS Derby. We chat to him about how a difficult decision made during lockdown has proved rewarding, both on a personal and professional level.

5 minute interviews

October 6, 2020

Covid-Secure Quattro-Tech

We spoke to Justin Reason, Head of Operations at Quattro-Tech, a Cambridgeshire-based independent Volkswagen Group specialist known for exceptional customer service and technical excellence.

Business Builder

October 6, 2020

Stepping up to a Lock Down

The last few months have been a challenge, and we’re proud to say that it was a challenge that TPS was able to step up to. It was hugely important to keep operational during the national lockdown to help keep the country moving.

Lock Down

September 12, 2020

The advantages of being able to adapt

As co-host of the weekly Motor Trade Radio podcast, I’ve been busy since March interviewing industry leaders about the impact that COVID-19 is having on the automotive sector.

The Big Read

May 10, 2020

Dormant Vehicles

By utilising data and expertise from within the Volkswagen Group, we look at the consequences of vehicles being left dormant as a result of a lockdown.

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April 23, 2020

Keeping you up to date to keep you moving

Here is an update on all the changes to TPS’ operational activity during these unprecedented and difficult times. We want to keep all those who are needed on the frontline moving without risking the safety of our staff.

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March 18, 2020

How EVs can supercharge your business

Tim Lomas, Operations Director at Vasstech, an independent specialist service centre for Volkswagen Group vehicles, discusses how they have joined the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution by adding two Golf GTEs to their vehicle fleet.

Business Builder EVs Insider

March 18, 2020

A chat with charity worker and Genuine Cause recipient Louise Hopwood

10 Minute Interview with a Genuine Cause recipient

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March 18, 2020

Think you know your group vehicles?

Test your expertise by naming the vehicles in the pictures (scroll down for the answer)

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March 17, 2020

ŠKODA's World Record Holder under the spotlight

For our latest Volkswagen Group Icon, we are focusing on a model set to celebrate its 25th anniversary next year.

Group Icons Insider PHEV SKODA

March 17, 2020

Charging into electric

What should garages be doing now to prepare for the growth of hybrids, BEVs and PHEVs?

BEVs Insider PHEVs The Big Read

March 12, 2020

It's full beam ahead

Our Tech Talk expert Adam Hockley, Parts Product Manager at Volkswagen Group UK, looks at the history and evolution of headlamps, from their origin to the modern day.

Genuine Parts headlamps Insider Tech Talk Special

December 18, 2019

Painting a greener business future

Tony Hill, Operations and Compliance Manager at Gemini ARC Nuneaton, explains how operating sustainably can bring both business and environmental gains

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December 17, 2019

A chat with Solus Accident Repair Group

Solus Accident Repair Group are one of the UK’s premier accident repair groups and a business committed to putting sustainability at the heart of everything they do.

10 Minute Interview Accident repair Bodyshop

December 11, 2019

Reducing our impact

Sustainability is not just about compliance; garages are increasingly viewing it as an opportunity to future-proof themselves and reduce running costs

Efficiency Energy Reduce running costs Reducing our impact Sustainability The Big Read

December 11, 2019

Let's fire up the Quattro

Mike Turner, Editor for the Audi Quattro Owners Club, is our latest contributor to choose a Volkswagen Group Icon.

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December 11, 2019

How associated parts conversations can benefit you and your customer

Peter Grenfell, Paint & Body People Development Manager at Volkswagen Group UK, looks at why a good conversation about associated parts offers benefits for both you and your customers.

Cambelt Conversation customer Shock absorber

December 11, 2019

Let's Talk ACEA '16

Our Tech Talk expert Ross Morgan, Oil Programme Manager at Volkswagen Group UK, discusses the latest ACEA ‘16 oil check sequence

ACEA Oil Oil quantum

September 16, 2019

Customer channels inner 'Fresh Prince' to praise TPS Centre

TPS Guildford has received some 'princely praise' from one of its customers in the form of a rap replicating one of the catchiest sitcom songs of the nineties.

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August 30, 2019

A chat with AA Silencers

AA Silencers Ltd is a family run business based in Cheadle and has been a specialist M.O.T service and repair centre since 2002. As an expanding operation with plans to supercharge its future through the electric vehicle market, we caught up with owner Si

10 Minute Interview a chat with AA Silencers customer

August 30, 2019

DSG servicing

Paul Britten, Parts Product Planning Manager at Volkswagen Group UK, explains how the increase in vehicles fitted with DSG gearboxes presents increased opportunities for workshops.

Business Builder DSG DSG transmissions Gearbox Genuine

August 30, 2019

The digital challenge

The move towards greater vehicle digitalisation is presenting new challenges for independent workshops. Curtis Hutchinson reports

Big Read digital workshops Digitalisation GDPR independent garages SERMI

August 30, 2019

The evolution of the CUPRA

David Hawthorne, Parts Sales Executive at TPS Northern Ireland, is our next contributor to choose a Volkswagen Group Icon. David has selected the Leon CUPRA – a sports performance ‘hot hatch’ as equally at home on the track as it is on the road.

Autumn CUPRA Group Icons Insider interview Issue 4 Leon SEAT

August 30, 2019

Battery special: supercharged technology

Our Tech Talk Expert Paul Britten, Parts Product Manager at Volkswagen Group UK, looks at the evolution of battery technology and the impact of stop-start systems.

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July 17, 2019

Making the electric connection

Over the next decade the UK’s electric vehicle car parc is set to grow at a fast pace but what will this mean to workshops? Curtis Hutchinson reports.

Electric Vehicles EV Insider Issue 3 The Big Read

July 8, 2019

Questions for Dedicated Technician of the Year – Stuart Fisher

Stuart, Volkswagen Group Dedicated Technician of the Year, takes time out from his busy schedule to discuss what it’s like to work for the UK’s most reliable breakdown cover provider (as voted for by the readers of What Car magazine 2019).

10 Minute Interview interview talk technician Volkswagen VW

July 8, 2019

Ten ways workshops can supercharge their EV offer

In our latest Big Read on Electric Vehicles (EVs), we looked at how the UK’s electric car parc is set to gain pace over the next decade and what this means for workshops.

EV The Big Read

July 8, 2019

Chilli Jam Vans proving hot stuff for T5 and T6 enthusiasts

Katri Livonen-Gray, and Brett Gray are co-owners of Volkswagen camper van conversion specialists, Chilli Jam Vans, with Katri taking the wheel as TPS Insider’s latest Volkswagen Group Icon contributor.

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July 8, 2019

Remanufactured Parts – why quality doesn’t have to come at a high cost

The evolution of vehicle technology and an aging vehicle parc has created a need for more cost-effective repairs, particularly the replacement of high value parts such as turbochargers and control units.

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July 4, 2019

Everyone wins with the Total Loss Avoidance (TLA) Repair Programme from TPS

Seeing a damaged vehicle being written-off can be frustrating. First of all, there’s the loss of repair work that would have been valuable to your business. Second, the vehicle owner faces the inconvenience and expense of having to source a replacement. A

Business Builder Cat C Cat D insurance National TLA

July 4, 2019

Take a Quantum leap into consumables

The Quantum range is most commonly associated with engine oils. However, there is so much more to Quantum than oil, it’s an extensive range of around 500 consumable products available through TPS to support the service and maintenance of all makes of vehi

10 Minute Interview quantum

June 12, 2019

The brands TPS supply

Here are all the brands available at TPS, a wide range of parts available to suit all customers' needs and prices.

FourPlus Genuine Parts quantum Remanufactured parts

March 29, 2019

Mk1 Golf GTI - What makes a 'hot hatch' hero

Richard Farrington, Parts Service Executive at TPS Bournemouth, is our latest contributor to choose a Volkswagen Group Icon, selecting the original ‘hot hatch' hero, the Mk1 Golf.

Golf Group Icons GTI Hero MK1

March 26, 2019

A chat with Balgores Motors

Balgores Motors is East Anglia’s leading accident repair group with eleven manufacturer-approved car body repair centres throughout Essex and Suffolk. We dropped in for a quick chat with Group Parts Manager, Graham Gash, to find out more.

10 Minute Interview

March 8, 2019

AdBlue®: A workshop essential

Emma Clack-Palmer, Local Parts Product Manager at Volkswagen Group UK, explains why AdBlue® is an ideal opportunity for cross-selling to your customers.

Business Builder

March 8, 2019

Mk1 Golf

Depending on which version of the legend you believe, the mk1 golf was named after the german word for the gulf stream current, golfstrom.

Group Icons

March 8, 2019

Why it Pays to be Switched on with Bulbs

Andrew Cooper, Parts Product Planning Manager at Volkswagen Group UK, offers some illuminating thoughts and expertise on the best bulb options available.

Bulbs Tech Talk

March 8, 2019

Testing times for the MOT

In May 2018 stricter new MOT rules were introduced to help better identify the roadworthiness of cars in the UK. Curtis Hutchinson reports on how the rules have bedded in as testers prepare for a large influx of three-year old cars over the course of 2019

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