Professional Motor Mechanic

SMMT data reveals record low for new car registrations

|Date: May 05, 2020

SMMT data reveals record low for new car registrations

Data released by Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has shown that UK new car registration ...

Data released by Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has shown that UK new car registrations declined -97.3% in April. This reportedly marked a record low for the new car market as the c ...

May 05, 2020
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Ben offers support during Covid-19 crisis

|Date: May 01, 2020

Ben offers support during Covid-19 crisis

Automotive industry charity, Ben, has been supporting the health and wellbeing of automotive industry peo ...

Automotive industry charity, Ben, has been supporting the health and wellbeing of automotive industry people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of this challenging time on the UK automotive indu ...

May 01, 2020
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IGA requests enhancement of furlough scheme

|Date: April 30, 2020

IGA requests enhancement of furlough scheme

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, req ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, requesting an enhancement to the furlough scheme. This is so that employees can partially return t ...

April 30, 2020
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Thatcham Research urges businesses to support apprentices

|Date: April 23, 2020

Thatcham Research urges businesses to support apprentices

Thatcham Research has issued a call for businesses to continue their investment in apprenticeships, as th ...

Thatcham Research has issued a call for businesses to continue their investment in apprenticeships, as the lockdown continues to create unprecedented challenges for the automotive repair sector. Follo ...

April 23, 2020
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MANN+HUMMEL supports medical equipment production

|Date: April 22, 2020

MANN+HUMMEL supports medical equipment production

MANN+HUMMEL has announced it will collaborate with Ford Motor Company in the rapid development and produc ...

MANN+HUMMEL has announced it will collaborate with Ford Motor Company in the rapid development and production of powered air purifier respirators. MANN+HUMMEL will supply the HEPA filter in the Ford-p ...

April 22, 2020
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IGA states garages should stop discounting MOTs

|Date: April 20, 2020

IGA states garages should stop discounting MOTs

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it is campaigning against the practice of discount ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it is campaigning against the practice of discounting MOTs to help garages recuperate costs from the loss of revenue throughout the Coronavirus p ...

April 20, 2020
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ACEA releases guidelines for re-launch of EU auto industry post Coronavirus

|Date: April 17, 2020

ACEA releases guidelines for re-launch of EU auto industry post Coronavirus

As Europe is grappling with the impacts of COVID-19, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association ( ...

As Europe is grappling with the impacts of COVID-19, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has set out four guiding principles for a successful re-launch of the auto industry. Eric ...

April 17, 2020
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IGA provides guidance to appeal business rate relief

|Date: April 16, 2020

IGA provides guidance to appeal business rate relief

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has released guidance for members on how they can appeal busines ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has released guidance for members on how they can appeal business rate relief from their local council. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive, explained: “We have ...

April 16, 2020
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Melett supports aftermarket and emergency services

|Date: April 14, 2020

Melett supports aftermarket and emergency services

Melett has committed to playing its role in keeping vehicles on the road by supporting customers who are ...

Melett has committed to playing its role in keeping vehicles on the road by supporting customers who are providing essential services. These include those assisting logistics providers, local councils ...

April 14, 2020
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GiPA analyses COVID-19 impact on UK aftermarket

|Date: April 13, 2020

GiPA analyses COVID-19 impact on UK aftermarket

GiPA UK has interviewed 420 workshops to analyse the impact that the strict government measures surroundi ...

GiPA UK has interviewed 420 workshops to analyse the impact that the strict government measures surrounding COVID-19 are having on the UK aftermarket. On the 23rd of March (week 13), the Government an ...

April 13, 2020
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Furloughed workers and what it means for business

|Date: April 09, 2020

Furloughed workers and what it means for business

Tina Chander, Partner at Wright Hassall, explains what becoming a furloughed worker means and exactly wha ...

Tina Chander, Partner at Wright Hassall, explains what becoming a furloughed worker means and exactly what this entails for businesses. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been designed to help b ...

April 09, 2020
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Dickies celebrates hero tradespeople

|Date: April 09, 2020

Dickies celebrates hero tradespeople

Dickies has been putting the spotlight on tradespeople who are working hard to deliver essential projects ...

Dickies has been putting the spotlight on tradespeople who are working hard to deliver essential projects during the Coronavirus outbreak. The workwear brand has been encouraging anyone who knows a tr ...

April 09, 2020
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Toyota and Lexus Centres remain open for emergencies

|Date: April 08, 2020

Toyota and Lexus Centres remain open for emergencies

Toyota (GB) has announced that the majority of the Toyota and Lexus Centres will still be available for e ...

Toyota (GB) has announced that the majority of the Toyota and Lexus Centres will still be available for emergencies and to support key workers, including those working for the NHS. The Centres will ho ...

April 08, 2020
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Klarius provides aftermarket exhausts for critical vehicle repairs

|Date: April 08, 2020

Klarius provides aftermarket exhausts for critical vehicle repairs

Klarius Products Ltd has announced it is well placed to supply components to help garages carry out criti ...

Klarius Products Ltd has announced it is well placed to supply components to help garages carry out critical repairs during the COVID-19 outbreak. Klarius delivery drivers and warehouse staff will pro ...

April 08, 2020
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Gates hosts live webinars

|Date: April 07, 2020

Gates hosts live webinars

Gates has increased the frequency of its live webinars to help mechanics return to the workshop with more ...

Gates has increased the frequency of its live webinars to help mechanics return to the workshop with more product knowledge and a better understanding of all related technical aspects. With so many wo ...

April 07, 2020
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