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    Schaeffler launches latest repair solution

    Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has announced the launch of repair solutions for Stellantis vehicle ...

    Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has announced the launch of repair solutions for Stellantis vehicles with EMR3 axle. Until now, if an electric vehicle such as the Opel Mokka or Peugeot 208e expe ...

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    VIDEO: Diagnosing wheel speed sensor faults

    In this video, Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services, explains how wheel speed sensors work, why they f ...

    In this video, Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services, explains how wheel speed sensors work, why they fail, and the most common causes of incorrect diagnosis and unnecessary returns. Learn how to co ...

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    IGA comments on Spring Statement

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has responded to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, noting while ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has responded to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, noting while the update focused primarily on economic forecasts rather than new fiscal measures, significan ...

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    Garages warned of rise in “friendly fraud” cases

    Point S UK has urged independent garages to be vigilant following a significant rise in chargeback fraud, ...

    Point S UK has urged independent garages to be vigilant following a significant rise in chargeback fraud, a deceptive practice reportedly targeting automotive service businesses across the country. Al ...

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    What technicians should focus on this MOT season

    Ring has urged technicians to focus on bulbs and batteries this MOT season, stating it’s vital for techni ...

    Ring has urged technicians to focus on bulbs and batteries this MOT season, stating it’s vital for technicians to think about the ramifications to their customers of a fail or advisories during the te ...

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    Help shape the future of Mechanex

    The Mechanex PMMLive team needs your help! We want to know what you would like to see at a northern trade ...

    The Mechanex PMMLive team needs your help! We want to know what you would like to see at a northern trade show. Simply complete the survey below to share your thoughts and as a thank you, everyone who ...

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    Ben launches Miles that Matter challenge

    Ben has invited individuals and teams from across the sector to go the distance for those who are struggl ...

    Ben has invited individuals and teams from across the sector to go the distance for those who are struggling or in crisis in its virtual challenge event, Miles that matter. Miles that matter is a flex ...

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    Why choose British oil? 

    After anti-dumping action by the UK Department for Business and Trade, Aztec Oils says knowing the true o ...

    After anti-dumping action by the UK Department for Business and Trade, Aztec Oils says knowing the true origin of your engine oil has never been more important. Last December the Secretary of State fo ...

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    Draper Tools launches Workshop promotion

    Draper Tools has launched its Workshop promotion, a 100+ page booklet featuring essential automotive tool ...

    Draper Tools has launched its Workshop promotion, a 100+ page booklet featuring essential automotive tools and equipment for garages. Running through to 31st May 2026, Workshop will be available in mo ...

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    Servicesure Awards entries open

    Servicesure, the nationwide network of independent garages powered by GSF and Dingbro, has officially ope ...

    Servicesure, the nationwide network of independent garages powered by GSF and Dingbro, has officially opened entries for the 2026 Servicesure Awards. This year features 11 categories, including Best O ...

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    Vehicles reportedly being unnecessarily scrapped

    Revive! Auto Innovations has analysed the current salvage vehicle market and found 34.9% of Category N ve ...

    Revive! Auto Innovations has analysed the current salvage vehicle market and found 34.9% of Category N vehicles could have been repaired using SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technique) processes. ...

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    VIDEO: MANN Filter Cabin Filter Replacement

    In this video, independent garage owner Ed Cockill walks through a cabin filter replacement, explaining w ...

    In this video, independent garage owner Ed Cockill walks through a cabin filter replacement, explaining why it matters more than you think and how to explain it to customers. If you fit cabin filters, ...

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    How to modernise your workshop

    Long-established workshops need systems matching their scale. Harborne Garage chose a digital garage mana ...

    Long-established workshops need systems matching their scale. Harborne Garage chose a digital garage management solution to replace its manual processes, boosting visibility, accountability and custom ...

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    Students supported at REPXPERT Conference

    LASER Tools has donated the cost of 50 tickets to allow students and apprentices to broaden their knowled ...

    LASER Tools has donated the cost of 50 tickets to allow students and apprentices to broaden their knowledge at Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference. Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference will take place on 14t ...

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    Engines at risk due to oil check delays

    According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Castrol, many owners of internal combustion engine cars ...

    According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Castrol, many owners of internal combustion engine cars are risking damage to their vehicle’s vital components by delaying essential checks of the oil ...

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