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    Rise in MOT tester disqualifications revealed

    According to data obtained from the DVSA by BookMyGarage.com, almost 700 MOT testers have been disqualifi ...

    According to data obtained from the DVSA by BookMyGarage.com, almost 700 MOT testers have been disqualified in the last two years (2020/21 and 2021/22). This represents a rise of 49% compared to the p ...

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    IMI reveals first TechSafe Centre of Excellence

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has named BMW Group UK Academy in Wokefield Park, Berkshire the ...

    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has named BMW Group UK Academy in Wokefield Park, Berkshire the first IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence. The inaugural award recognises the achievements of th ...

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    Schaeffler offers FAG steering & suspension range

    Schaeffler outlines its FAG steering & suspension range and explains how it can offer a genuine alter ...

    Schaeffler outlines its FAG steering & suspension range and explains how it can offer a genuine alternative for workshops seeking an OE quality solution. Schaeffler Territory Manager, Mike Hansfor ...

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    IGA urges government to provide extra support

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has warned additional support will be needed to help independent ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has warned additional support will be needed to help independent garage businesses survive the ongoing energy price crisis and protect UK road safety. This fol ...

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    Mr Sparky prepares for London Marathon

    NGK’s Mr Sparky has been ramping up his training in preparation for his participation in the 2022 TCS Lon ...

    NGK’s Mr Sparky has been ramping up his training in preparation for his participation in the 2022 TCS London Marathon. The figure has been touring the UK visiting NGK customers and meeting NGK sponsor ...

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    IMI joins forces with Hayley Pells

    Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced it has appointed Hayley Pells to the role of Policy M ...

    Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced it has appointed Hayley Pells to the role of Policy Manager. With a focus on ensuring the IMI’s voice on behalf of its members is taken into account ...

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    heycar reveals EV divide

    heycar has revealed there is a North/South divide opening in Britain with implications for the future of ...

    heycar has revealed there is a North/South divide opening in Britain with implications for the future of motoring in the UK – the electric car. Sales figures sourced from heycar suggest specific marke ...

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    PMM releases episode four of podcast

    The Professional Motor Mechanic Podcast is back, with episode four packed full of interesting discussions ...

    The Professional Motor Mechanic Podcast is back, with episode four packed full of interesting discussions from leading industry names! As more and more Local Councils receive funding to deliver electr ...

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    HSBC commends Snap-on for performance

    After being named the UK’s top automotive franchise and number two opportunity in the country overall for ...

    After being named the UK’s top automotive franchise and number two opportunity in the country overall for 2022, Snap-on Tools now has another award under its belt. The ‘HSBC Elite Franchise Exceptiona ...

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    DVSA investigates MOT fraudster

    DVSA has revealed an MOT fraudster has been given an eight months suspended sentence and 150 hours commun ...

    DVSA has revealed an MOT fraudster has been given an eight months suspended sentence and 150 hours community work. The MOT tester was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on 26 August 2022 and given an ei ...

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    Motul partners with The Classic at Silverstone

    Motul has marked the second year of its partnership with The Classic at Silverstone, with an expanded pre ...

    Motul has marked the second year of its partnership with The Classic at Silverstone, with an expanded presence, together with a range of activities and announcements at the event. The lubricant brand ...

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    IMI predicts worker shortfall

    IMI has predicted a 160,000 shortfall of workers in the UK automotive sector in the next decade. An IMI r ...

    IMI has predicted a 160,000 shortfall of workers in the UK automotive sector in the next decade. An IMI report confirmed an aging population, decreased immigration and the green agenda were creating a ...

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    Maverick Diagnostics unveils expansion plans

    Maverick Diagnostics has announced it will be gearing up for expansion after unveiling a skills centre. T ...

    Maverick Diagnostics has announced it will be gearing up for expansion after unveiling a skills centre. The Automotive Training Academy delivers a suite of IMI courses from levels one to four as well ...

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    Schaeffler announces latest training course

    Schaeffler has announced its latest training course will take place at the Tool Connection training centr ...

    Schaeffler has announced its latest training course will take place at the Tool Connection training centre in Southam 6th & 7th of September. Interested technicians can book their place via the ti ...

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    UK's electric car hotspot revealed

    MoneySuperMarket has released research which shows Electric Vehicle’s (EVs) are most popular among driver ...

    MoneySuperMarket has released research which shows Electric Vehicle’s (EVs) are most popular among drivers in Reading, with EV ownership increasing as the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles ge ...

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