Professional Motor Mechanic

MOT testers urged to book CPD before deadline

|Date: March 20, 2026

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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Five visible defects costing an MOT pass

|Date: March 19, 2026

Five visible defects costing an MOT pass

With an estimated 2.5 million MOTs set to take place across the UK in March, drivers are being urged by t ...

With an estimated 2.5 million MOTs set to take place across the UK in March, drivers are being urged by the Motor Ombudsman to not overlook five defects often simple to spot, and easy to fix before th ...

March 19, 2026
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Autotech Group tackles automotive skills shortage

|Date: March 18, 2026

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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Schaeffler launches AI assisted PartFinder system

|Date: March 17, 2026

Schaeffler launches AI assisted PartFinder system

Schaeffler has introduced a free AI assisted online PartFinder enquiry tool designed to help garages, fac ...

Schaeffler has introduced a free AI assisted online PartFinder enquiry tool designed to help garages, factors and distributors identify the correct replacement parts they need by streamlining technica ...

March 17, 2026
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BookMyGarage assists with safety recalls

|Date: March 13, 2026

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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Schaeffler launches latest repair solution

|Date: March 12, 2026

Schaeffler launches latest repair solution

Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has announced the launch of repair solutions for Stellantis vehicle ...

Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has announced the launch of repair solutions for Stellantis vehicles with EMR3 axle. Until now, if an electric vehicle such as the Opel Mokka or Peugeot 208e expe ...

March 12, 2026
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VIDEO: Diagnosing wheel speed sensor faults

|Date: March 11, 2026

VIDEO: Diagnosing wheel speed sensor faults

In this video, Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services, explains how wheel speed sensors work, why they f ...

In this video, Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services, explains how wheel speed sensors work, why they fail, and the most common causes of incorrect diagnosis and unnecessary returns. Learn how to co ...

March 11, 2026
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IGA comments on Spring Statement

|Date: March 06, 2026

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

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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What technicians should focus on this MOT season

|Date: March 04, 2026

What technicians should focus on this MOT season

Ring has urged technicians to focus on bulbs and batteries this MOT season, stating it’s vital for techni ...

Ring has urged technicians to focus on bulbs and batteries this MOT season, stating it’s vital for technicians to think about the ramifications to their customers of a fail or advisories during the te ...

March 04, 2026
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Help shape the future of Mechanex

|Date: March 03, 2026

Help shape the future of Mechanex

The Mechanex PMMLive team needs your help! We want to know what you would like to see at a northern trade ...

The Mechanex PMMLive team needs your help! We want to know what you would like to see at a northern trade show. Simply complete the survey below to share your thoughts and as a thank you, everyone who ...

March 03, 2026
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Draper Tools launches Workshop promotion

|Date: February 26, 2026

Draper Tools launches Workshop promotion

Draper Tools has launched its Workshop promotion, a 100+ page booklet featuring essential automotive tool ...

Draper Tools has launched its Workshop promotion, a 100+ page booklet featuring essential automotive tools and equipment for garages. Running through to 31st May 2026, Workshop will be available in mo ...

February 26, 2026
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Servicesure Awards entries open

|Date: February 25, 2026

Servicesure Awards entries open

Servicesure, the nationwide network of independent garages powered by GSF and Dingbro, has officially ope ...

Servicesure, the nationwide network of independent garages powered by GSF and Dingbro, has officially opened entries for the 2026 Servicesure Awards. This year features 11 categories, including Best O ...

February 25, 2026
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Vehicles reportedly being unnecessarily scrapped

|Date: February 24, 2026

Vehicles reportedly being unnecessarily scrapped

Revive! Auto Innovations has analysed the current salvage vehicle market and found 34.9% of Category N ve ...

Revive! Auto Innovations has analysed the current salvage vehicle market and found 34.9% of Category N vehicles could have been repaired using SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technique) processes. ...

February 24, 2026
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VIDEO: MANN Filter Cabin Filter Replacement

|Date: February 23, 2026

VIDEO: MANN Filter Cabin Filter Replacement

In this video, independent garage owner Ed Cockill walks through a cabin filter replacement, explaining w ...

In this video, independent garage owner Ed Cockill walks through a cabin filter replacement, explaining why it matters more than you think and how to explain it to customers. If you fit cabin filters, ...

February 23, 2026
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