Professional Motor Mechanic

Garages warned of rise in “friendly fraud” cases

|Date: March 05, 2026

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

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

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

A Bridgend-based mobile mechanic has revealed it's aiming to challenge outdated views of mobile garage se ...

A Bridgend-based mobile mechanic has revealed it's aiming to challenge outdated views of mobile garage services, with ambitions to grow into a professional, multi-van operation supported by a digital ...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

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 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 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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Motoring sector among worst payment delays

|Date: August 14, 2025

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 ...

August 14, 2025
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PMM continues garage visits

|Date: August 13, 2025

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 ...

August 13, 2025
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Comma Oil celebrates 60th anniversary

|Date: August 08, 2025

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 ...

August 08, 2025
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What does Labour’s win mean for your workshop?

|Date: January 13, 2025

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) ...

January 13, 2025
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Garage Services Online offers online support

|Date: December 13, 2024

Garage Services Online offers online support

Adam Green Motors has said its success this year is just the start as it gears up to safeguard the busine ...

Adam Green Motors has said its success this year is just the start as it gears up to safeguard the business for the next 10 years and beyond with the help of Garage Services Online. The garage, based ...

December 13, 2024
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How to successfully recruit & retain

|Date: October 04, 2024

How to successfully recruit & retain

In her second column for PMM, Jennifer Webb, owner and director of HR Vitals discusses recruitment, reten ...

In her second column for PMM, Jennifer Webb, owner and director of HR Vitals discusses recruitment, retention and resignations – the three Rs that the HR Vitals team spend most of their time working o ...

October 04, 2024
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HR Vitals’ first impression of the aftermarket

|Date: September 05, 2024

HR Vitals’ first impression of the aftermarket

Jennifer Webb, owner and director of HR Vitals, has been taking the aftermarket by storm with her tailore ...

Jennifer Webb, owner and director of HR Vitals, has been taking the aftermarket by storm with her tailored advice guiding garages through the personnel pitfalls inherent in running a business. In her ...

September 05, 2024
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Glen Callum Associates discusses recruitment

|Date: June 25, 2024

Glen Callum Associates discusses recruitment

Glen Callum Associates has announced it will be addressing the ongoing talent shortages in the sector by ...

Glen Callum Associates has announced it will be addressing the ongoing talent shortages in the sector by providing practical advice and solutions. This will include sharing insights on how businesses ...

June 25, 2024
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