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MOT fee cap: “We’ve reached crisis point”

|Date: July 24, 2026

MOT fee cap: “We’ve reached crisis point”

As the industry starts to put pressure on the Government to finally act on the MOT fee cap, which hasn’t ...

As the industry starts to put pressure on the Government to finally act on the MOT fee cap, which hasn’t moved with inflation since 2010, PMM caught up with the country's top independent tester in the ...

July 24, 2026
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OSRAM helps technicians for the MOT season

|Date: July 23, 2026

OSRAM helps technicians for the MOT season

OSRAM has reminded technicians not to forget about what they need for themselves this MOT season, as well ...

OSRAM has reminded technicians not to forget about what they need for themselves this MOT season, as well as what their customers will require. Alongside the essentials needed in the workshop for an M ...

July 23, 2026
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A1 ADAS supports Lancashire ADAS specialist

|Date: July 22, 2026

A1 ADAS supports Lancashire ADAS specialist

A1 ADAS has revealed a Lancashire ADAS specialist has more than doubled its monthly ADAS revenue after in ...

A1 ADAS has revealed a Lancashire ADAS specialist has more than doubled its monthly ADAS revenue after investing in an integrated calibration, wheel alignment and remote diagnostics workflow designed ...

July 22, 2026
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IGA offers savings on training courses

|Date: July 21, 2026

IGA offers savings on training courses

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it's offering a saving of up to 50% for all its me ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it's offering a saving of up to 50% for all its members across selected training courses. The offer has been designed to provide tangible benefit ...

July 21, 2026
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The Motor Ombudsman opens Liverpool hub

|Date: July 17, 2026

The Motor Ombudsman opens Liverpool hub

The Motor Ombudsman has opened a new hub in Liverpool, Merseyside, marking a milestone in the continued g ...

The Motor Ombudsman has opened a new hub in Liverpool, Merseyside, marking a milestone in the continued growth of the independent and impartial Ombudsman as it approaches a decade of serving the autom ...

July 17, 2026
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IMI: Gov plan for EV mileage tax test at MOT “flawed”

|Date: July 14, 2026

IMI: Gov plan for EV mileage tax test at MOT “flawed”

As the Government plans how best to tax electric vehicles going forward, the IMI is arguing that they can ...

As the Government plans how best to tax electric vehicles going forward, the IMI is arguing that they can't rely on all MOT test stations having the ability to investigate mileage anomalies. In a news ...

July 14, 2026
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IAAF’s Mark Field talks to PMM about US tariffs

|Date: July 14, 2026

IAAF’s Mark Field talks to PMM about US tariffs

Professional Motor Mechanic caught up with the IAAF's chief executive Mark Field recently to catch up on ...

Professional Motor Mechanic caught up with the IAAF's chief executive Mark Field recently to catch up on what impact the US tariffs on the automotive sector have had on the UK. The latest Intelligenc ...

July 14, 2026
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ALLDATA announces Repair Excellence Event

|Date: June 23, 2026

ALLDATA announces Repair Excellence Event

ALLDATA Europe has announced the first Repair Excellence Event of 2026, which will see Tim Benson’s award ...

ALLDATA Europe has announced the first Repair Excellence Event of 2026, which will see Tim Benson’s award-winning Oldfields Garage host. Welcoming independent workshops and technicians on Saturday 11 ...

June 23, 2026
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Would you like to create video content with PMM?

|Date: June 19, 2026

Would you like to create video content with PMM?

Professional Motor Mechanic is looking for garages to work with to create video content for brands. The c ...

Professional Motor Mechanic is looking for garages to work with to create video content for brands. The content is for YouTube and socials. You choose the projects you work on, we pay you a day rate a ...

June 19, 2026
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Ben tackles loneliness

|Date: June 18, 2026

Ben tackles loneliness

Ben has called on automotive people to come together, look out for one another and reach out for support, ...

Ben has called on automotive people to come together, look out for one another and reach out for support, so no-one has to face loneliness alone. Research shows millions of people across the UK expe ...

June 18, 2026
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Ring expands professional battery care range

|Date: June 16, 2026

Ring expands professional battery care range

Ring has expanded its professional battery care range with the JUMPSTART PRO 3000 a portable lithium jump ...

Ring has expanded its professional battery care range with the JUMPSTART PRO 3000 a portable lithium jump starter designed for workshops, mobile mechanics, and fleet operators. The RJST3000 is 12V and ...

June 16, 2026
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IMI and Ben team up for mental health webinar

|Date: June 12, 2026

IMI and Ben team up for mental health webinar

The IMI and Ben will be hosting an important conversation on health and wellbeing, offering practical gui ...

The IMI and Ben will be hosting an important conversation on health and wellbeing, offering practical guidance, insights, and provide access to support for automotive professionals and their families. ...

June 12, 2026
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Why the aftermarket must rethink sustainability

|Date: June 11, 2026

Why the aftermarket must rethink sustainability

Autoelectro believes the automotive aftermarket must rethink how it defines sustainability as environment ...

Autoelectro believes the automotive aftermarket must rethink how it defines sustainability as environmental targets tighten and vehicle technology increases in complexity. Celebrating 40 years of serv ...

June 11, 2026
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TotalEnergies teams up with The Garage Inspector

|Date: June 10, 2026

TotalEnergies teams up with The Garage Inspector

TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspecto ...

TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector, supporting the promotion of its portfolio. Andy Savva has thousands of followers on social m ...

June 10, 2026
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KNIPEX launches Slim Knips

|Date: June 04, 2026

KNIPEX launches Slim Knips

The KNIPEX Slim Knips (78 03/61 150 V01) have been designed to make the precise cutting of wire or cable ...

The KNIPEX Slim Knips (78 03/61 150 V01) have been designed to make the precise cutting of wire or cable ties easier. The Slim Knips pliers have an asymmetrical design, making it easier to guide them ...

June 04, 2026
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