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    Is the LED headlight revolution here?

    OSRAM has been addressing the confusion surrounding LED technology, especially when looking at MOT regula ...

    OSRAM has been addressing the confusion surrounding LED technology, especially when looking at MOT regulations. There are two key categories of LED lighting in vehicles: Factory fitted LED units – the ...

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    Schaeffler REPXPERT raises funds for Ben

    Schaeffler has announced it will be raising funds for automotive industry charity, Ben, at its REPXPERT C ...

    Schaeffler has announced it will be raising funds for automotive industry charity, Ben, at its REPXPERT Conference in May. Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference will return on May 14th 2026 and will have a ...

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    Ring launches towing range

    While Ring is primarily known for its lighting range, the company covers an array of accessories and comp ...

    While Ring is primarily known for its lighting range, the company covers an array of accessories and components and will now be offering a towing range. Ring has a selection of towing equipment, inclu ...

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    Headlight glare continues to be an issue

    Research from RAC has revealed more than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights (57%) say the prob ...

    Research from RAC has revealed more than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights (57%) say the problem has worsened over the last 12 months with only three-in-10 (31%) disagreeing. In findings w ...

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    VLS closes Silverhook investigations

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) (VLS) has closed the Silverhook investigations, VLS 010 ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) (VLS) has closed the Silverhook investigations, VLS 010226 and VLS 010227, after the company took corrective action. In April 2025, VLS received a com ...

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    SERMI gains manufacturer support

    Following the announcement of the SERMI go-live date in the UK, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) ...

    Following the announcement of the SERMI go-live date in the UK, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed a positive response from vehicle manufacturers, with 19 brands committing to the ...

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    Industry called to support breast cancer challenge

    Jane Wright, founder of The Wright Consultancy, has launched a fundraising and awareness campaign, timed ...

    Jane Wright, founder of The Wright Consultancy, has launched a fundraising and awareness campaign, timed to coincide with World Cancer Day. The campaign, titled Two Friends. One Wall. One Mission., wi ...

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    TotalEnergies launches waste oil collection

    TotalEnergies has launched a waste oil collection, packaged waste and recycling service for its UK custom ...

    TotalEnergies has launched a waste oil collection, packaged waste and recycling service for its UK customers, in partnership with Enva. The offering provides TotalEnergies’ customers across all market ...

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    Traffic delays costing mobile mechanics

    A study by Tempcover has revealed traffic delays could be costing mobile mechanics over £4,300 a year in ...

    A study by Tempcover has revealed traffic delays could be costing mobile mechanics over £4,300 a year in lost earnings. Tradespeople spend a significant portion of the day travelling between appointme ...

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    How to prevent engine failure

    Comline has revealed why choosing a high-quality filter could be the most effective way of preventing cat ...

    Comline has revealed why choosing a high-quality filter could be the most effective way of preventing catastrophic engine failure, strengthening a workshop’s reputation and saving motorists from unnec ...

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    Servicesure reveals conference details

    Servicesure has announced its Conference and Awards event will take place on Thursday 26th March at the C ...

    Servicesure has announced its Conference and Awards event will take place on Thursday 26th March at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester. Signalling “a new era” for Servicesure, the invitation ...

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    What are the key trends for 2026?

    The Chief Executive of LKQ UK & Ireland has outlined the key trends set to shape the independent afte ...

    The Chief Executive of LKQ UK & Ireland has outlined the key trends set to shape the independent aftermarket in 2026. Kevan Wooden has said the debate on the 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese ca ...

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    The SERMI debate continues

    The IAAF has made public its view on the SERMI scheme, just days after the announcement from the IGA that ...

    The IAAF has made public its view on the SERMI scheme, just days after the announcement from the IGA that it has gained full approval for the security-related repair scheme to go ahead in the UK. Desp ...

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    Are road markings disappearing?

    Research by the RAC has found a fifth of drivers (21%) claim most road markings in their local areas have ...

    Research by the RAC has found a fifth of drivers (21%) claim most road markings in their local areas have faded away, while a further seven-in-10 (71%) state some have. When asked whether they believe ...

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    SERMI approved in the UK

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it has achieved full approval for the European SER ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it has achieved full approval for the European SERMI scheme in the UK, marking a landmark breakthrough for the independent automotive repair sect ...

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