2025 marks 60 years since Comma Oil was founded. Let’s take a look at the service it has given UK garages over the last six decades.
In 2025, Comma celebrates 60 years of service to the UK’s independent workshop community. Since its founding in 1965, the brand has grown from a trusted name in engine oils and lubricants into a wider support system for the trade, offering everything from OEM-quality products to training, tools, and now, tailored digital services.
Reaching a 60-year milestone is no small feat in any industry, especially one as fastmoving and demanding as the automotive aftermarket. Yet Comma has not only kept pace, but it has also adapted, evolved and, crucially, stayed true to the people it was made for – mechanics.
From the start, Comma’s philosophy has been simple: to develop products that are practical, reliable and ready to meet workshop needs. This guides the way its products are blended, packaged and supported. Whether it’s oils, transmission fluids, brake fluids or coolants, everything in the Comma range is tested against the latest vehicle requirements and supported by a compatibility guarantee. It means technicians can work with confidence, knowing the product is backed by both data and experience.
But Comma’s commitment goes far beyond the bottle. Mechanics don’t just need fluids, they need up-to-date knowledge, tools, and ways to stay ahead of a constantly changing industry. That’s why Comma has spent several years evolving into a partner that supports the whole workshop, not just the work.
myComma: Designed to support the whole workshop team
As part of its 60th anniversary, Comma introduced myComma—a platform designed not just for workshop owners or mechanics, but for the whole team.
For owners, it offers a simple way to earn points on purchases and redeem them for rewards like branded merchandise or Greggs vouchers. For mechanics, it provides access to training modules, product information and tools, helping them stay confident and informed. By combining rewards with learning, myComma reflects Comma’s continued commitment to the people who keep workshops running every day.
To deliver even more value to workshops, Comma has partnered with BookMyGarage, the UK’s leading comparison site for MOTs, servicing and repairs, as part of its myComma platform. Through this collaboration, myComma members can access an exclusive 10% discount on licence fees for the BookMyGarage Accelerate package.
This gives independent garages a smarter way to increase visibility, gain confirmed bookings, and boost revenue, with no upfront costs—garages only pay after a customer books and pays them directly.
The partnership strengthens myComma’s role as a practical business support tool, offering real benefits that help workshops grow and staycompetitive in a changing market.
Investing in the next generation
As part of its anniversary programme, Comma is also looking to the future of the industry. In collaboration with Mike Smallbone, Comma has launched a training initiative aimed at supporting further education colleges and students pursuing automotive careers.
By bringing its technical knowledge into the classroom, Comma helps equip the next generation of mechanics with the skills, confidence and product familiarity they need before they even enter the workplace. The programme focuses on essential skills in business, customer service, and automotive know-how.
In a time when technician shortages are making headlines, this initiative is a welcome step towards creating a stronger, better-prepared pipeline of workshop talent.
To mark the 60-year milestone, Comma is celebrating the people who have been part of its journey. Through a mix of social, trade event appearances and exclusive contents, the anniversary isn’t just about Comma – it’s about the wider community of workshops, partners and individuals who’ve made the brand what it is. Expect to see stories from long-time users, behind-the-scenes glimpses into the product range, and reflections on how the brand has evolved over the decades.
Looking back, moving forward
Comma’s 60th anniversary is perfect for pushing forward with new ideas, new partnerships and a renewed focus on what matters most: helping mechanics succeed. With myComma at its core, Comma is no longer just a product supplier, it’s a workshop ally. A partner offering useful tools, meaningful rewards, trusted training and smart connections that drive real results.
Whether you’re a seasoned mechanic, a new apprentice or a workshop owner navigating the pressures of running an independent garage, Comma’s message is clear: we’re here to support you, and we always will be.
Keep pushing forward
Reaching a 60-year milestone is rare, particularly in such a competitive and fast-moving sector. Along the way, Comma built a community of people who rely on it, believe in it, and continue to shape it. What makes Comma’s achievement stand out is not just its consistency, but its ongoing relevance.
Today’s workshops need more than good products. They need strong supports, modern tools, trusted partners,and ways to stand out. Comma’s approach;grounded in quality, clarity and connection — continues to provide that foundation.
In celebrating this anniversary, Comma is recognising more than a milestone. It’s a tribute to the commitment, skill and pride. At its core, the story of Comma has always been about people, the mechanics who rely on its products every day, the teams who pass on knowledge, and the businesses that keep communities moving.
After 60 years, Comma is still made for mechanics.
