15 Nov 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

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Code update

THE MOTOR Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair has turned to Unipart for expertise in improving its relationship with independent garages. Read More

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Talent search

A BBC search for the country’s best young mechanic will be broadcast this Monday (23rd November). Read More

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Keeping cool

BEHR Hella Service is set to offer coolant radiator, intercooler and oil cooler products for Audi, VAG and Mercedes vehicles. Read More

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Prize package

A TOP-of-the-range laptop computer is the latest prize up for grabs as part of the Top Technician contest.A choice of ATA assessment courtesy of the… Read More

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Skills switch

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) will stop using its Automotive Skills brand in a bid to make its role at the centre of… Read More

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Service profit

SERVICE plans will be a major source of profit during 2010 as dealers look to keep more maintenance work in-house, says The Warranty Group. Read More

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Automotive Council

THE COUNCIL’S tasks will include attracting investment and funding for the research and development of new technology, identifying gaps in the supply chain and updating… Read More

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Top prize

EURO CAR PARTS will present the winner of Top Technician next April with a Brain Bee all-makes diagnostic tool worth over £2,000. This product impressed… Read More

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Skills update

THE INSTITUTE of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been re-appointed as a Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the retail motor  industry. />The decision means the… Read More

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Hella Code

HELLA’S programme is a marketing and technical support scheme for independent garages. A high proportion of these in the UK specialise in air con servicing… Read More