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Clubbing together
11 November 2020Trade clubs provide garages with a guaranteed supply of the best parts, but there’s more to it than bits in a box. Let’s… Read More
Independent garages offer best value for money, IGA study finds
9 November 2020Independent garages are offering motorists outstanding value for money, unrivalled by any other sector in the aftermarket, a new study by the IGA has… Read More
No new MOT exemption garages reassured
3 November 2020Garages have continued to be reassured about the ongoing status of the MOT, with a new exemption firmly off the table according to DVSA, as… Read More
Harrogate-based garage named Servicesure Autocentre of the Year
3 November 2020Servicesure has named Harrogate-based Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre the Autocentre of the Year in its 2020 annual awards.The North Yorkshire business beat stiff competition… Read More
Carry on regardless: Despite new lockdown, garages in England to remain open
2 November 2020Garages will be able to remain open when England goes into a month-long lockdown from Thursday (5 November), following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a… Read More
Furlough can you go…local?
9 October 2020Businesses that have been ordered to shut as part of Coronavirus-preventative measures will see two-thirds of their wages for staff paid by the government in… Read More
TMD Friction launches workshop platform: GaraShield
30 September 2020TMD Friction has launched GaraShield, a new software platform designed to help garages document their work. The new web-based quality process and documentation platform can… Read More
DVSA issue COVID-19 update
24 September 2020DVSA has issued an update on MOT testing during the Coronavirus pandemic.“The Government has announced that new measures will be introduced on 24 September to… Read More