Professional Motor Mechanic

Where have all the good apprentices gone?

|Date: August 25, 2026

Where have all the good apprentices gone?

Apprenticeship Central has commented on why the strongest apprentice candidates are hardest to find in Au ...

Apprenticeship Central has commented on why the strongest apprentice candidates are hardest to find in August, and what it means in practice for employers recruiting apprentices. Every August, we have ...

August 25, 2026
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Should the MOT fee cap be increased?

|Date: August 19, 2026

Should the MOT fee cap be increased?

The DVSA announced a national rollout of MOT test photos, following a successful trial, marking a real st ...

The DVSA announced a national rollout of MOT test photos, following a successful trial, marking a real step forward for MOT testing. The aim is photos will help stop fraudulent certificates and stop h ...

August 19, 2026
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Duckhams CEO steps down

|Date: June 03, 2026

Duckhams CEO steps down

Mike Bewsey has announced he will be stepping down as CEO of the original British motor oil company, Duck ...

Mike Bewsey has announced he will be stepping down as CEO of the original British motor oil company, Duckhams. Mike became the CEO of Duckhams in 2024, bringing with him years of experience managing m ...

June 03, 2026
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PCL Products celebrate its Sheffield history

|Date: May 29, 2026

PCL Products celebrate its Sheffield history

PCL Products, specialists in tyre inflation and air compression tools, is celebrating its long history wi ...

PCL Products, specialists in tyre inflation and air compression tools, is celebrating its long history with the Steel City – i.e. Sheffield – with a new brochure. The Sheffield Product Brochure shines ...

May 29, 2026
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Graduate scheme aims to tackle skills shortage

|Date: May 28, 2026

Graduate scheme aims to tackle skills shortage

Easy2Recruit has announced its latest initiative will help garages and bodyshops turn underused graduate ...

Easy2Recruit has announced its latest initiative will help garages and bodyshops turn underused graduate talent into long-term hires amid the ongoing skills shortage. The graduate recruitment and deve ...

May 28, 2026
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The Motor Ombudsman’s Star Awards return

|Date: May 08, 2026

The Motor Ombudsman’s Star Awards return

The Motor Ombudsman has opened nominations for the seventh edition of its annual Star Awards, the industr ...

The Motor Ombudsman has opened nominations for the seventh edition of its annual Star Awards, the industry accolades which allow customers to shine the spotlight on Motor Ombudsman-accredited business ...

May 08, 2026
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BookMyGarage celebrates tenth anniversary

|Date: May 01, 2026

BookMyGarage celebrates tenth anniversary

BookMyGarage has revealed it will be celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, following a record year ...

BookMyGarage has revealed it will be celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, following a record year in 2025 when independent garages and franchised workshops benefitted from £134 million of reta ...

May 01, 2026
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What’s at risk when you expand your garage?

|Date: April 14, 2026

What’s at risk when you expand your garage?

Longtime workshop professional Dan got in touch with PMM recently to express his dismay at workshops expa ...

Longtime workshop professional Dan got in touch with PMM recently to express his dismay at workshops expanding at the expense of the values upon which they were founded. For most people, a garage is ...

April 14, 2026
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Technician shortage impacting repair capacity

|Date: April 14, 2026

Technician shortage impacting repair capacity

Easy2Recruit has reported three independent workshops have recently closed due to difficulties securing s ...

Easy2Recruit has reported three independent workshops have recently closed due to difficulties securing skilled technicians as ongoing recruitment challenges continue to impact repair capacity across ...

April 14, 2026
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Servicesure reveals award winners

|Date: April 02, 2026

Servicesure reveals award winners

Servicesure has recognised the UK’s highest-performing independent garages at its annual awards at the Co ...

Servicesure has recognised the UK’s highest-performing independent garages at its annual awards at the Concorde Centre in Manchester. Bringing together garage owners, supplier partners and industry le ...

April 02, 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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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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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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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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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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