15 Nov 2026
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Are you the best?

Top Technician 2013 launches today – an annual competition which seeks to recognise and reward the best techs in the country. It is organised by… Read More

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Talkin’ about the Car Wash

BRIAN Madderson, the RMI Federation’s chair has written a letter to the Prime Minister over issues that threaten the business of members that own mechanical… Read More

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MOT fraud worries

CONSUMERS are being warned by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) not to rely on the printed version of new-style MoT certificates when buying cars.TSI, whose… Read More

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Changing Suits in September

THERE have been a number of changes at every level of the motor industry this week.Firs of all, Steve Nash, currently After Sales Director of… Read More

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New Transport Minister

TORY Whip Patrick McLoughlin will replace Justine Greening as Transport Minister.McLoughlin has been a part of the whip’s office since 1995. He has been an… Read More

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IGA website plan

FOLLOWING a recent report that a majority of independent garages don’t have any form of online presence, the RMI’s Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced… Read More

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Factor expands to Scotland

Parts distributor Sinemaster Motor Factors Ltd, is acquiring its first Scottish business namely Refinishing Services based in Edinburgh.The Refinishing Services name will be changed to… Read More