15 Nov 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

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Electric car sales rise

Sales of electric and other plug-in vehicles have increased rapidly between July and September 2014 according to the Department for Transport.During this period, over 5,000… Read More

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Ed’s Comment

According to a recent report by Castrol Professional, the average distance a driver goes between vehicle servicing has dropped by 6.5% in 2013 compared to… Read More

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Hydrogen funding in place

The UK government has announced a multi-million pound funding package to create a hydrogen fuel network as Toyota announced intentions to sell vehicles using the… Read More

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Top Technician 2015

““A scheme that recognises and rewards the best technicians in the UK is right up our street!nicola@toptechnician.co.ukTop Technician 2015 is sponsored by:… Read More

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Jolyon Palmer wins GP2 title

Comma-backed GP2 driver Jolyon Palmer sealed victory in the series championship at the recent event in Sochi, Russia, becoming only the second Brit to win… Read More

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Industry loss

It is with great sadness that we announce the industry has lost a true gentleman. Walt Koloska was perhaps best known as Sales Director of… Read More

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Ed’s Comment

I will admit I have become a bit of a ‘Bake Off’ fan and I already love The Apprentice, both reality television shows that allow… Read More

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Distance between services decreasing

Motorists have reduced the mileage between workshop visits according to research conducted by Castrol Professional.Over 3,300 drivers took part in face-to-face surveys during the first… Read More

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Halfords lorry does not fit

A Halfords delivery lorry has gone against two of the company’s slogans by becoming wedged beneath a low bridge.Images from the site taken by the… Read More