Motor Codes, the operator of Government-backed codes of practice for the motor industry, has revealed the 20 most trusted garages in the UK, as nominated by the public. Around 11,500 garage customers ...

IAAF President Graham Knight feels the automotive aftermarket is on a path to self-destruction if it continues to focus purely on price ahead of value and customer service. Speaking in the IAAF's news ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has expressed its outraged at recent Citizens Advice findings suggesting that independent used car dealers and garages are the top cause of consumer complaints ...

The fifth Nectar Business Small Business Awards has been launched, led by leading business woman and star of BBC 1’s The Apprentice, Karren Brady. These awards - which are free to enter - celebrate th ...

New European requirements on roadworthiness take effect later this month bringing changes to the MOT for cars and large vehicle tests. From 20 March 2013, revised European legislation introduces new r ...

The IMI has announced that as of 1st April those holding a nationally recognised competency-based qualification** (NVQ, SVQ & VCQ or equivalent) in Parts or Air Conditioning will not be required to co ...

The owner of Windermere Auto Centre, Kankku Ltd, has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following an incident at the Victoria Street garage on 27 July 2011, when a 26-year-old me ...

The March 2013 issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine has hit the streets and, as always, the magazine is jam-packed with all of the latest news, technical hints and repair advice, the newest t ...

Earlier this week, PMM Online published a story relating to a query the IAAF had received regarding a 'standard' road test distance across the industry, following a consumer complaint against an indep ...

A recent query to the IAAF has prompted debate, after a garage proprietor asked if there was a recommended road test distance that was common across the trade. The unfortunate member in question is fa ...

Social media is fast becoming one of the most important mediums of communications for IAM businesses and, as a magazine that likes to stay ahead of the curve, PMM has been embracing these channels sin ...

Hot on the heels of Bosal's forced administration, Klarius has announced that it is following the same route, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk. The company filed a notice of intention to appoint a ...

Hickeys, a leading independent diagnostic specialist, has unveiled a new concept in the humble trade show. The 'Simply Diagnostics' trade event will be specifically dedicated to diagnostic equipment o ...

PMM is delighted to announce that as of February 1st 2013, copies of THE trade publication for independent garage owners and technicians will now be available from branches of Camberley Auto Factors. ...

North London independent garage owner Andy Savva (pictured below), whose Brunswick Garage business is one of the trade’s exemplar businesses, is embarking on a 190 mile cycle trip across Scotland to r ...