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    |Date: April 02, 2026
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    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
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    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

    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

    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 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 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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  • Growing opportunities for entrants in the aftermarket

    |Date: March 11, 2026
    Growing opportunities for entrants in the aftermarket

    Growing opportunities for entrants in the aftermarket

    In the Aftermarket Voices series of articles, Niterra UK’s marketing manager Becca Knight reflects on som ...

    In the Aftermarket Voices series of articles, Niterra UK’s marketing manager Becca Knight reflects on some of the conversations she’s had while co-hosting The Spark Inside podcast. In this instalment, ...

    March 11, 2026
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  • IGA comments on Spring Statement

    |Date: March 06, 2026
    IGA comments on Spring Statement

    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 ...

    March 06, 2026
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  • Garages warned of rise in “friendly fraud” cases

    |Date: March 05, 2026
    Garages warned of rise in “friendly fraud” cases

    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 ...

    March 05, 2026
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  • AJ Fleetcare is proving family way is the best way

    |Date: February 10, 2026
    AJ Fleetcare is proving family way is the best way

    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 ...

    February 10, 2026
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  • A digital solution for workshops

    |Date: January 15, 2026
    A digital solution for workshops

    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 ...

    January 15, 2026
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  • Garage Services Online supports mobile garage

    |Date: December 10, 2025
    Garage Services Online supports mobile garage

    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 ...

    December 10, 2025
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  • A deep dive into febi

    |Date: November 20, 2025
    A deep dive into febi

    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 ...

    November 20, 2025
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  • LKQ partners with Snap Finance

    |Date: October 17, 2025
    LKQ partners with Snap Finance

    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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  • Auto3iii partners with Pro-Align Hunter

    |Date: September 17, 2025
    Auto3iii partners with Pro-Align Hunter

    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 ...

    September 17, 2025
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