15 Nov 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

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Profit time

DEALERSHIPS’ failure to invest in training for service advisers is hitting profits, according to the latest stage of research by Castrol Professional.More than half of… Read More

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Code quality

THE RAC will act as law enforcer for the Motor Industry Service and Repair Code (MISRC), the team behind the scheme announced today (Thursday 17th… Read More

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Training move

PARTS company XPart is investing in specialist MG Rover training for its network of AutoService Centres. Read More

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Future tech

CARS will drive themselves by 2050 – that is the prediction of former Lancia design chief Michael Robinson. Read More

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Oil chance

THOUSANDS of motorists are risking additional repair bills by not checking their oil regularly or using the wrong type, according to Chevron. Read More

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MOT ally

THE MOTOR Vehicles Repairers’ Association has thrown its weight behind the fight against 4-2-2 MOT proposals.Moving to the 4-2-2 structure would almost certainly compromise the… Read More

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Tough times

FRANCHISED dealers are being urged to adopt a “credit crunch plan” to help them through the economic downturn, by industry consultancy Network Automotive.Selling more service… Read More

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VOSA secrets

MOT testing stations will be able to achieve even better results in their risk assessments, following a decision by VOSA to release details of its… Read More

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Right repair

THE RIGHT To Repair Campaign has taken its message onto You Tube, in a bid to win more support from motorists. Read More

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Brand aware

SHELL Helix has revealed its behind-the-scenes role in helping Ferrari to joint-first place in the Formula 1 Constructors’ World Championship this weekend.Be transparent and clear… Read More