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Stop MOT discounting to help in COVID-19 recovery garages urged
16 April 2020Garages should stop the practice of discounting MOTs, in order to help recoup revenue being lost as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to… Read More
Coronavirus causes 60% of garages to close
16 April 2020More than 60% of garages in the UK could have shut their doors since the COVID-19 lockdown began, a survey suggests.Key closure causes cited in… Read More
Garages ‘more valued’ since start of Covid-19 crisis
6 April 2020Independent garages are now more valued by the general public than they were before the UK’s Coronavirus outbreak, according to a new survey. 87% of… Read More
IGA to government: Extend business rates relief to garages
30 March 2020The IGA is asking government to extend business rates relief to independent garages, as they work to keep the country’s cars on the road through… Read More
Garages gain additional lifeline as insolvency laws loosened
28 March 2020Garages that are struggling as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic could be supported by temporary changes to the insolvency system.Announced at the daily Downing… Read More
Coronavirus: Aftermarket suppliers continue to declare ongoing support for sector
27 March 2020More aftermarket suppliers are confirming that they will continue to support their customers during the Coronavirus outbreak.In a statement, MAHLE Aftermarket declared: “MAHLE has reduced… Read More
Garage to remain open despite new restrictions
24 March 2020Garages are among the essential businesses that are being allowed to remain open, following the introduction of more stringent restrictions to help fight the Coronavirus… Read More
Garages to lose staff to self-isolation now
23 March 2020Garages could lose some members of staff for at least three months from now, due to government advising those with serious health conditions to self-isolate… Read More