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Changes in tech and training covered by IAAF Industry Briefing
26 March 2019The impact of technology on the garage sector and the changing face of training were just some of the topics covered at the first Independent… Read More
UK garages approach Brexit through alternate sourcing and stockpiling
7 March 2019Nearly half of UK garages have sourced alternative, UK based suppliers ahead of Brexit on Friday 29March, according to new research.WhoCanFixMyCar.com surveyed its network of… Read More
Euro Car Parts becomes Top Technician/Top Garage 2019 sponsor
21 January 2019Euro Car Parts is the latest huge name to lend its support to Top Technician and Top Garage 2019, becoming a sponsor for the two… Read More
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER TOP TECHNICIAN 2019
3 January 2019Techs wanting to take part in Top Technician 2019 have until 23.59 tomorrow (Friday 4 January) to take the round one quiz, or risk missing… Read More
IGA garage achieves perfect score with AA Certified
18 July 2018Independent Garage Association (IGA) member Car Services Ltd in Grimsby is one of three garages that recently received a 100% score by the AA Garage… Read More
Expert training, Italian style
6 June 2018I have just returned from Modena, delivering a two-day advanced technical training seminar to 21 of Italy’s top independent technicians. I was travelling from across… Read More
IGA publishes report investigating garage work providers
23 April 2018The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has published a study of consumer facing websites that provide work to independent garages for a fee.The 2018 Garage Work… Read More
‘Grassroots insight’ plays influential role in crucial Type-Approval legislation vote
7 February 2018The European Parliament’s IMCO committee have approved several key amendments to Vehicle Type-Approval legislation proposals, which include the aftermarket maintaining in-vehicle data access via the… Read More