15 Nov 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

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Parts warning

VALEO has announced it is stepping up its campaign against pirated components by warning that they post a serious danger to motorists. Read More

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Show success

WORKSHOP 2008, the service repair and maintenance event within the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Show, has sold out, meaning vehicle technicians will be able to get… Read More

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Managers liable

WORKSHOPS and garages need to start preparing for April 6 when the Corporate Manslaughter Act becomes law, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning.Aftermarket… Read More

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Computer prize

VOSA has won a second award and glowing praise from the Prime Minister for its computerisation of the MOT system. Read More

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Payback claim

/>VOSA has dropped plans for an electronic link between petrol exhaust gas analysers (EGAs) and the computerized MOT system after it was shelved for not… Read More

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IMI warning

THE IMI is urging workshops to check they comply with air con service regulations after European rules were updated.All individuals who handle air conditioning refrigerant… Read More

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Flood alert

THE ENVIRONMENT Agency has issued hundreds of flood warnings, saying workshops and small businesses around the country are at risk following severe weather.Pay close attention… Read More

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Skills search

ORGANISERS of this year’s WorldSkills UK competition are looking for workshops with a star technician in their ranks.www.worldskillsuk.org… Read More

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Training dates

DIAGNOSTIC firm V-Tech UK has announced a comprehensive series of training courses for the coming year. Read More

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Tax time

SMALL businesses should submit self-assessment tax returns as soon as possible to avoid disruption, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning. Read More