15 Nov 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

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Service focus

FORD Retail has launched a major training programme designed to raise customer service standards in its dealerships. Read More

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Music matters

RULES on the playing of music in workshops and waiting areas create a “ridiculous situation” that needs to be sorted, according to the Retail Motor… Read More

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Last chance

JUST five tickets are left for Frank Massey’s Technical Conference Weekend on 21st and 22nd February.www.ads-global.co.uk… Read More

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Check-up time

FRANCHISE dealers are neglecting MOTs as an ongoing method of retaining aftersales business, according to Network Automotive.Dentist time… Read More

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BER update

THERE’S still time to register your views on possible changes to Block Exemption Regulations (BER) with the EU – that’s the message from the Right… Read More

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ATA expansion

THE INSTITUTE of the Motor Industry (IMI) plans to open up Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) to other qualification awarding bodies. Read More

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Skills trial

A PILOT of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) management branch of Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) is set for completion in April. Read More

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MOT pledge

THE RETAIL Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is attempting to broker an agreement with VOSA that spells out the vehicle inspectorate’s obligations to MOT test stations. Read More

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Top Techs

THE IDENTITY of the UK’s top vehicle repair expert is one step closer to being revealed following the announcement of the top 24 candidates in… Read More