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IGA to launch security information portal for independent garages

8 February 2022

The IGA is set to launch an online portal later this year that will establish and maintain access to security level vehicle information for independent… Read More

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WhoCanFixMyCar.com and Which? team-up

27 January 2022

Garage endorsement scheme Which? Trusted Traders has teamed up with online work aggregator WhoCanFixMyCar.com in a new partnership.Independent garages that belong to WhoCanFixMyCar will be… Read More

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Staff shortages biggest challenge for garages study finds

11 January 2022

COVID-19 and the ongoing skills shortage has caused a cascade of problems for garages during 2021, a new survey has shown. Being able to hire… Read More

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Booking platform goes commission-free until 2022

24 November 2021

Recently launched booking platform GaragesNear.me is waiving its 10% commission fee until at least the beginning of 2022, making it free to use for garages… Read More

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Free TechMan GMS licence for ECP customers and RAC-Approved garages

23 November 2021

Garages that buy parts from LKQ Euro Car Parts or have become an RAC-Approved centre can now access a reduced rate– and in many free… Read More

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LKQ Euro Car Parts platform drives £1m in sales for garages

16 November 2021

£1m of additional labour for 1,500 independent garages has been created by LKQ Car Parts’ Fit It For Me online platform, according to the company.Launched… Read More

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Castrol launches new large garage programme

3 November 2021

Castrol has launched a new own branded workshop programme for larger independents, with the first garage to take it on based in Warwickshire.Castrol Auto Service… Read More

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Autumn Budget 2021: The sector reacts

27 October 2021

In his second Budget of the year, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a number of measures that will affect businesses in the aftermarket. Looking broadly, fuel… Read More

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LKQ Euro Car Parts promotes battery health via Test to Earn

22 October 2021

A new battery promotion from LKQ Euro Car Parts is set to enable garages that reach the target to keep a £400 battery tester they… Read More

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Furlough finally ends

30 September 2021

Garages and other businesses still using the furlough scheme will need to take full responsibility for paying staff again going forward, as the scheme ends… Read More