Entries are now open for the British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2027, celebrating the people, businesses and achievements making the UK’s independent automotive aftermarket so successful. Independent Garages are now encouraged to get entries in for one or more of the 15 award categories available to choose from. The award categories and entry ...

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Tim Benson has launched the waiting list for ‘LiveStandard’, a dedicated software solution designed to help garage owners develop, release and embed consistent workshop standards across their teams. Tim, Managing Director of multi-award-winning Oldfields Garage, has made the announcement ahead of his speaking appearance at The Blend 2026 on Saturday 10 October, where he will ...

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Top automotive brands have been announced as sponsors as The Wright Consultancy takes on the Great Wall of China Charity Trek, to highlight the importance of chest checking for early diagnosis of breast cancer. LKQ has been confirmed as the main corporate sponsor, with branding on the front of the challenge T-shirts and backpacks. A1 ...

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FixMyCar has launched Aircall’s customer communication and intelligence platform with an AI Voice Agent in a bid to enhance its customer service operations. The switch brings an AI Voice Agent and automated workflows to the front line of FixMyCar’s customer service operations, with the aim of helping garages and drivers get the help they need ...

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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 the same conversation with employers. The applications are coming in, but the ‘spark’ they are looking for is harder to find. There’s no shortage of ...

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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 honest garages getting undercut by those who cut corners. But this raises an obvious question. If the DVSA can move this fast ...

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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 multi-national lubricant brands. Over the past few years, Mike has led the company through its next stage of global transformation. Building ...

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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 a spotlight on the city that helped shape the company, its people and its globally recognised products.

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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 development scheme will help UK workshops access job-ready talent, as the latest IMI data shows the sector continues to face a significant shortfall of qualified technicians. Thousands of ...

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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 businesses and team members. Via a short written submission on The Motor Ombudsman’s dedicated Awards portal, motorists can put forward an independent garage, franchise dealer or body ...

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