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IGA calls for urgent meeting with Transport Minister

Following its meeting with officials from the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency…

IMI opens nominations for expanded 2027 Annual Awards

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has opened nominations for its 2027 Annual Awards, with three new…

IMI seeks MOT stations’ insights and opinions on test fees

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched a survey to gather insights on recruitment, retention, operating…

Fleet Guy reveals shortlist for inaugural garage awards

Fleet Guy has announced the shortlist for its inaugural Fleet Guy Awards, a national awards programme dedicated to…

Würth workshop products join REPXPERT Bonus Shop

Schaeffler has added a range of Würth workshop consumables to its REPXPERT Bonus Shop, giving technicians more options…

BookMyGarage updates Tier Programme with local market focus

BookMyGarage has updated its Tier Programme to take greater account of local market conditions when assessing garage performance.

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ClickMechanic helps mobile mechanic make the jump to workshop owner

A Newmarket-based mobile mechanic who built his business into a £197,000-a-year operation is on course to double annual…

Garages lose over £40,000 per year from customer no-shows

Data from nearly 2,800 garages, recently shared by Klipboard, has revealed the annual cost of no-show appointments…

AI in Automotive: Faster Parts. Smarter Service. Better Decisions.

Klipboard, a specialist in business management software with solutions supporting the independent garage sector, explores how integrating AI…

Bristol garage secures £5.6k in automated bookings

Bristol-based AP Autocare secured 40 confirmed fixed-price bookings totalling over £5,670 during the first 60 days of a…

Independent workshops warned of the rise in friendly fraud cases

Tyre and vehicle maintenance specialist Point S UK is urging independent garages to be vigilant following a significant…

GSF opens doors in Basildon as more branches planned

GSF Car Parts has cut the ribbon to formally open its Basildon branch — the third to be…

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WD-40 adds water-based degreaser to Specialist range

WD-40 Company has launched its first water-based formula, adding a new degreaser to its Specialist range. WD-40 Specialist…

OSRAM launches new key fob battery range

OSRAM has expanded its aftermarket product range with the introduction of a new line of button cell batteries,…

The latest range additions from across the aftermarket

The latest aftermarket range expansions have added new coverage across suspension, steering, rotating electrics, emissions and other key…

Mobile oil drainer for cleaner and faster fluid changes

The new Laser Tools Oil Drainer with Extending Catch Pan has been designed to simplify fluid servicing, providing technicians with…

Shaping the future of braking for 110 years

Tomorrow’s mobility will redefine how we move – and how we stop. At Textar, we have spent over…

Save time with new transmission oil filter kits

MANN-FILTER has introduced a new range of fully equipped automatic transmission service kits. At launch in September 2026,…

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Execute diagnostic plan: Testing with purpose, not guesswork

In the third article in our series from Darren Quinn of Mechanic Mindset, we explore the third stage…

The Diagnostic Doctor tackles a heater matrix fault

This month, the Doctor faces a heater matrix fault with an underlying cause that may easily have been…

Inspect evidence: Turning information into diagnostic direction

In the second article in our series from Darren Quinn of Mechanic Mindset, we explore the ‘Inspect evidence’…

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Taking charge of the future

In our June issue’s Garage Focus, Chris Callander spoke with Matt Eeles of Essex-based Saffron Autos about the…

Driving force at heart of the community

A sleepy, picturesque Oxfordshire village might not also be expected to be a hive of automotive activity centred…

Entrepreneur Will gives garages a lift in his drive into the auto sector

At barely 20 years of age, Will Brunt is rapidly becoming a driving force in the automotive industry.

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Is alternator diagnosis becoming more complicated?

In short, yes because modern charging systems don’t necessarily maintain the simple, relatively constant charging voltage they used…

Sambo’s Tyres chooses Pro-Align

For over 20 years, our family-run business has provided top-notch services, specialising in wheel refurbishment, wheel spacers, and…

Execute diagnostic plan: Testing with purpose, not guesswork

In the third article in our series from Darren Quinn of Mechanic Mindset, we explore the third stage…

Events more Events →

The Blend

10/10/2026 - 10/10/2026
Location: Eastside Rooms, Birmingham

The Blend is a one-day annual conference and networking event for owners and senior managers of…

Top Awards Evening 2026 

14/11/2026 - 14/11/2026
Location: Double Tree by Hilton, Paradise Way Coventry

The Top Awards 2026 return as one of the UK automotive aftermarket’s most respected recognition programmes,…

Mechanex Surrey 2026

10/11/2026 - 11/11/2026
Location: Sandown Park, Surrey

Mechanex Surrey is a regional tradeshow for the automotive aftermarket, designed for independent garages, technicians, workshop…