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    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 ...

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    Garages warned of rise in “friendly fraud” cases

    Point S UK has urged independent garages to be vigilant following a significant rise in chargeback fraud, ...

    Point S UK has urged independent garages to be vigilant following a significant rise in chargeback fraud, a deceptive practice reportedly targeting automotive service businesses across the country. Al ...

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    How to modernise your workshop

    Long-established workshops need systems matching their scale. Harborne Garage chose a digital garage mana ...

    Long-established workshops need systems matching their scale. Harborne Garage chose a digital garage management solution to replace its manual processes, boosting visibility, accountability and custom ...

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    AJ Fleetcare is proving family way is the best way

    PMM went up to Leeds recently to visit AJ Fleetcare, an award-winning garage which is proving that someti ...

    PMM went up to Leeds recently to visit AJ Fleetcare, an award-winning garage which is proving that sometimes the family way is the best way.  After meeting at Mechanex last year for the first time, AJ ...

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    How to boost earnings and customer satisfaction

    For independent workshops, chaotic communication and inconsistent scheduling can sap efficiency and limit ...

    For independent workshops, chaotic communication and inconsistent scheduling can sap efficiency and limit growth. Mario’s Garage Norwich explains how implementing a garage management system gave struc ...

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    Digital control in a growing workshop

    As workshop volumes increase, paper-based systems can quickly hold a business back. JG Motor Services exp ...

    As workshop volumes increase, paper-based systems can quickly hold a business back. JG Motor Services explains how moving to a digital garage management system helped improve communication, efficiency ...

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    A digital solution for workshops

    ALLDATA Europe has announced the launch of ALLDATA Maintenance Schedules, a one-stop-shop solution for wo ...

    ALLDATA Europe has announced the launch of ALLDATA Maintenance Schedules, a one-stop-shop solution for workshops. As cars become smarter, with advanced electronics, sensors and alternative powertrains ...

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    Garage Services Online supports mobile garage

    A Bridgend-based mobile mechanic has revealed it's aiming to challenge outdated views of mobile garage se ...

    A Bridgend-based mobile mechanic has revealed it's aiming to challenge outdated views of mobile garage services, with ambitions to grow into a professional, multi-van operation supported by a digital ...

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    A deep dive into febi

    This month we take a look at febi, and what makes this company great. As part of the internationally acti ...

    This month we take a look at febi, and what makes this company great. As part of the internationally active bilstein group, febi is represented in more than 170 countries through branches and motor fa ...

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    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 ...

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    Auto3iii partners with Pro-Align Hunter

    Auto3iii has recorded its biggest aftermarket breakthrough after integrating its digital communication te ...

    Auto3iii has recorded its biggest aftermarket breakthrough after integrating its digital communication technology with Pro-Align Hunter. The electronic vehicle health check (eVHC) specialists, have in ...

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    Motoring sector among worst payment delays

    Research has revealed motoring trade and repair firms face some of the longest payment delays of any UK i ...

    Research has revealed motoring trade and repair firms face some of the longest payment delays of any UK industry. This comes as the government has announced a landmark crackdown on late payments, as p ...

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    PMM continues garage visits

    PMM is celebrating 25 years in the trade by visiting as many fantastic garages across the UK as possible. ...

    PMM is celebrating 25 years in the trade by visiting as many fantastic garages across the UK as possible. Hertfordshire Vehicle Services 21 Fiddlebridge Ln, Hatfield AL10 0SP Hi Matt, tell us about th ...

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    Comma Oil celebrates 60th anniversary

    2025 marks 60 years since Comma Oil was founded. Let’s take a look at the service it has given UK garages ...

    2025 marks 60 years since Comma Oil was founded. Let’s take a look at the service it has given UK garages over the last six decades. In 2025, Comma celebrates 60 years of service to the UK’s independe ...

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    What does Labour’s win mean for your workshop?

    With Labour winning the General Election, the game has officially changed for your business. You’re proba ...

    With Labour winning the General Election, the game has officially changed for your business. You’re probably aware of the sweeping new labour laws: Day-one rights, changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) ...

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