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SERMI now officially live in UK

|Date: April 01, 2026

SERMI now officially live in UK

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed the SERMI scheme is now officially live in the UK, ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed the SERMI scheme is now officially live in the UK, marking a defining moment for the independent garage sector. After 17 years of sustained effor ...

April 01, 2026
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Valeo launches omnichannel Help Centre

|Date: April 01, 2026

Valeo launches omnichannel Help Centre

Valeo Service has announced the launch of its omnichannel Help Centre, designed to help distributors and ...

Valeo Service has announced the launch of its omnichannel Help Centre, designed to help distributors and workshops navigate the growing complexity of modern vehicle repairs. With over 17-million-part ...

April 01, 2026
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Ring extends ULTRABOOST range

|Date: March 31, 2026

Ring extends ULTRABOOST range

Ring Automotive has announced the introduction of the ULTRABOOST 2000A (RJS040) jump starter, described a ...

Ring Automotive has announced the introduction of the ULTRABOOST 2000A (RJS040) jump starter, described as its most powerful ULTRABOOST yet. The ULTRABOOST 2000A is capable of jump starting eight litr ...

March 31, 2026
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OSRAM provides training to Nottingham students

|Date: March 27, 2026

OSRAM provides training to Nottingham students

OSRAM has delivered its OSRAM Lighting Academy training session to nearly 70 motor vehicle engineering st ...

OSRAM has delivered its OSRAM Lighting Academy training session to nearly 70 motor vehicle engineering students at Nottingham College. Students are a significant part of the future of the automotive a ...

March 27, 2026
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Mechanic shortage risks rise in repair costs

|Date: March 26, 2026

Mechanic shortage risks rise in repair costs

A nationwide survey of UK mechanics has revealed a growing workforce crisis in the car repair industry, w ...

A nationwide survey of UK mechanics has revealed a growing workforce crisis in the car repair industry, with garages struggling to recruit young technicians and mechanics expecting to delay retirement ...

March 26, 2026
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Schaeffler reveals breakout rooms line up

|Date: March 25, 2026

Schaeffler reveals breakout rooms line up

Schaeffler has announced the hosts of its four breakout rooms for its REPXPERT Conference which will take ...

Schaeffler has announced the hosts of its four breakout rooms for its REPXPERT Conference which will take place on 14th May. Included in the line-up will be Louise Baker, Colin Denton, Tim Guidotti, Q ...

March 25, 2026
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Best practice for strut mounts

|Date: March 24, 2026

Best practice for strut mounts

Comline has stated strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician, however ...

Comline has stated strut mount replacement should be a routine job for a professional technician, however, it is one carrying safety and performance implications if not handled correctly. A top strut ...

March 24, 2026
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MOT testers urged to book CPD before deadline

|Date: March 20, 2026

MOT testers urged to book CPD before deadline

LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged MOT testers to complete their annual CPD before the end-of-March deadline, w ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged MOT testers to complete their annual CPD before the end-of-March deadline, warning missing it could leave workshops unable to test vehicles, losing valuable bookings and r ...

March 20, 2026
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Five visible defects costing an MOT pass

|Date: March 19, 2026

Five visible defects costing an MOT pass

With an estimated 2.5 million MOTs set to take place across the UK in March, drivers are being urged by t ...

With an estimated 2.5 million MOTs set to take place across the UK in March, drivers are being urged by the Motor Ombudsman to not overlook five defects often simple to spot, and easy to fix before th ...

March 19, 2026
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Autotech Group tackles automotive skills shortage

|Date: March 18, 2026

Autotech Group tackles automotive skills shortage

Autotech Group has highlighted the steps it has taken over the past six months to better understand neuro ...

Autotech Group has highlighted the steps it has taken over the past six months to better understand neurodiversity and its role in addressing the automotive industry’s ongoing workforce challenges. Th ...

March 18, 2026
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Schaeffler launches AI assisted PartFinder system

|Date: March 17, 2026

Schaeffler launches AI assisted PartFinder system

Schaeffler has introduced a free AI assisted online PartFinder enquiry tool designed to help garages, fac ...

Schaeffler has introduced a free AI assisted online PartFinder enquiry tool designed to help garages, factors and distributors identify the correct replacement parts they need by streamlining technica ...

March 17, 2026
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BookMyGarage assists with safety recalls

|Date: March 13, 2026

BookMyGarage assists with safety recalls

BookMyGarage has been appointed by Baylis Group to support the efficient and dedicated management of reca ...

BookMyGarage has been appointed by Baylis Group to support the efficient and dedicated management of recalls. Baylis Group wanted to minimise the impact for their customers and employees and ease the ...

March 13, 2026
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Schaeffler launches latest repair solution

|Date: March 12, 2026

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 ...

March 12, 2026
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VIDEO: Diagnosing wheel speed sensor faults

|Date: March 11, 2026

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 ...

March 11, 2026
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IGA comments on Spring Statement

|Date: March 06, 2026

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 ...

March 06, 2026
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