15 Nov 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

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VOSA pledge

VOSA has broken with tradition to give its strongest possible endorsement of the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair. Read More

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TV advice

GMTV money expert Martin Lewis says motorists could slash their costs by using council-run MOT centres. The television presenter appeared on the morning TV show… Read More

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Code future

CODE boss Chris Mason says the trade must decide the future of the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair for itself. Read More

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Service chance

VOSA figures show large vans have the worst MOT pass rate of any vehicle on UK roads.Brakes: 32%Lights:  29.8%Suspension:  14.9%… Read More

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Cooling news

THE COUNTDOWN has begun for every air con technician in the UK to pass a new EU assessment before next summer. Read More

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Funding help

EMPLOYERS could get easier access to government funding thanks to a new service launched by the IMI. Read More

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Lighting up

LIGHTING giant Philips has revealed its plans to capture the UK market for replacement bulbs. Read More

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Code update

UNIPART Automotive is officially backing the Motor Industry Service and Repair Code (MISRC) scheme. Read More

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Brand power

UK BATTERIES is set to re-introduce three popular battery brands to the aftermarket after acquiring the Oldham, Tungstone and Crompton names. Read More

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Birthday time

SPARK plug firm NGK Europe celebrated has celebrated its 30th birthday with a pan-continental conference designed to showcase its corporate strength. Read More