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Repair costs rise as drivers delay repair decisions

|Date: November 04, 2025

Repair costs rise as drivers delay repair decisions

FixMyCar’s Making Tracks Report 2025, has revealed the cost of car repairs continues to climb, while driv ...

FixMyCar’s Making Tracks Report 2025, has revealed the cost of car repairs continues to climb, while drivers remain price-conscious. Based on thousands of repair quotes and completed jobs processed th ...

November 04, 2025
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A1 ADAS bringing ADAS and diagnostic expertise to Mechanex 2025

|Date: November 03, 2025

A1 ADAS bringing ADAS and diagnostic expertise to Mechanex 2025

Professional Motor Mechanic is pleased to announce that A1 ADAS will be exhibiting at Mechanex 2025, whic ...

Professional Motor Mechanic is pleased to announce that A1 ADAS will be exhibiting at Mechanex 2025, which takes place at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey, on 11-12th November. In collaborati ...

November 03, 2025
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Headlight glare causes concern

|Date: October 31, 2025

Headlight glare causes concern

Research by RAC has found four-in-five drivers (82%) are concerned about getting dazzled by vehicle headl ...

Research by RAC has found four-in-five drivers (82%) are concerned about getting dazzled by vehicle headlights with the arrival of darker evenings. With the imminent publication of a government-commis ...

October 31, 2025
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ALLDATA to unveil significant update at Mechanex

|Date: October 30, 2025

ALLDATA to unveil significant update at Mechanex

ALLDATA Europe has announced it will unveil a significant update to ALLDATA Repair during Mechanex at San ...

ALLDATA Europe has announced it will unveil a significant update to ALLDATA Repair during Mechanex at Sandown Park. The two-day event for independent workshop owners and technicians, held on 11 and 12 ...

October 30, 2025
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GSF launches concept drone delivery service

|Date: October 29, 2025

GSF launches concept drone delivery service

GSF Car Parts has unveiled a conceptual drove delivery service which it believes could become a reality i ...

GSF Car Parts has unveiled a conceptual drove delivery service which it believes could become a reality in the future. This latest concept demonstrates how the very latest in drone and AI technology c ...

October 29, 2025
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What are common cold-weather electrical issues?

|Date: October 28, 2025

What are common cold-weather electrical issues?

Autoelectro’s Harnek Bhogal has provided insight into common cold-weather electrical issues, what warning ...

Autoelectro’s Harnek Bhogal has provided insight into common cold-weather electrical issues, what warning signs to look out for, and why investing in OE-quality remanufactured components makes the dif ...

October 28, 2025
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VIDEO: Diagnosing Mass Airflow Sensor faults

|Date: October 27, 2025

VIDEO: Diagnosing Mass Airflow Sensor faults

Mass Airflow Sensors (MAFS) are often misdiagnosed. This video shows how to diagnose faults correctly, an ...

Mass Airflow Sensors (MAFS) are often misdiagnosed. This video shows how to diagnose faults correctly, and to avoid common mistakes that are made. Ed from Uckfield Motor Services also provides an expl ...

October 27, 2025
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The Blend attracts record numbers

|Date: October 24, 2025

The Blend attracts record numbers

The Blend 2025 has marked the largest gathering in its six-year history and raised more than £44,000 for ...

The Blend 2025 has marked the largest gathering in its six-year history and raised more than £44,000 for automotive industry charity Ben. The total included contributions from the conference itself, t ...

October 24, 2025
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Apec launches E-Catalogue

|Date: October 23, 2025

Apec launches E-Catalogue

Apec has announced the launch of its E-Catalogue, designed with customers in mind to make it easier to id ...

Apec has announced the launch of its E-Catalogue, designed with customers in mind to make it easier to identify and source the correct components. The updated Apec E-Catalogue features improved produc ...

October 23, 2025
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FORVIA HELLA launches FlatLight technology

|Date: October 22, 2025

FORVIA HELLA launches FlatLight technology

FORVIA HELLA has announced the first market launch of FlatLight technology as a daytime running light. Af ...

FORVIA HELLA has announced the first market launch of FlatLight technology as a daytime running light. After the technology was successfully launched in series production for rear applications in 2024 ...

October 22, 2025
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Survey reveals top driver challenges with garages

|Date: October 21, 2025

Survey reveals top driver challenges with garages

A survey from FixMyCar has highlighted the challenges drivers face when booking garages, with poor servic ...

A survey from FixMyCar has highlighted the challenges drivers face when booking garages, with poor service reportedly the biggest deal-breaker. The survey of 2,000 drivers revealed 64% said they would ...

October 21, 2025
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LKQ partners with Snap Finance

|Date: October 17, 2025

LKQ partners with Snap Finance

LKQ has partnered with Snap Finance to offer flexible finance, in a bid to help technicians kit out their ...

LKQ has partnered with Snap Finance to offer flexible finance, in a bid to help technicians kit out their toolbox faster. Technicians can now spread the cost of essential tools, parts and training thr ...

October 17, 2025
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Minister confirms MOT fee review

|Date: October 16, 2025

Minister confirms MOT fee review

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT) it is reviewing the MOT test fee and will consult with stakeholders later this year. The anno ...

October 16, 2025
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Ben launches latest training course

|Date: October 15, 2025

Ben launches latest training course

Ben has launched its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training course which has been created for ...

Ben has launched its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training course which has been created for all employees across the automotive industry. The course covers the impact of EDI, strategies ...

October 15, 2025
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Bridgestone launches tyre safety campaign

|Date: October 14, 2025

Bridgestone launches tyre safety campaign

Bridgestone has doubled down on its tyre safety efforts with two campaigns to provide peace of mind for m ...

Bridgestone has doubled down on its tyre safety efforts with two campaigns to provide peace of mind for motorists, featuring an offer of seasonal car care packs for thousands of drivers. With National ...

October 14, 2025
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