Professional Motor Mechanic

IGA launches RMI Insurance Services

|Date: October 10, 2025

IGA launches RMI Insurance Services

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced the launch of RMI Insurance Services, a wholly own ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced the launch of RMI Insurance Services, a wholly owned and independent insurance broker dedicated exclusively to the automotive sector. This servic ...

October 10, 2025
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Autotech Recruit’s oldest MOT tester turns 80

|Date: October 09, 2025

Autotech Recruit’s oldest MOT tester turns 80

Autotech Recruit has recently celebrated a remarkable milestone as Geoff, the company’s oldest contract M ...

Autotech Recruit has recently celebrated a remarkable milestone as Geoff, the company’s oldest contract MOT tester, recently turned 80 years old. Still actively working and in demand, Geoff’s career i ...

October 09, 2025
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Ben gears up for ‘Race Across Britain’ challenge

|Date: October 09, 2025

Ben gears up for ‘Race Across Britain’ challenge

Ben has launched its second Race Across Britain challenge, the three-day racing challenge across the UK i ...

Ben has launched its second Race Across Britain challenge, the three-day racing challenge across the UK inspired by BBC TV series, Race Across the World. Teams of two will take on a journey, navigatin ...

October 09, 2025
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Aspiring technician overcomes college barriers

|Date: October 08, 2025

Aspiring technician overcomes college barriers

PMM recently spoke to an up-and-coming vehicle technician who has faced an uphill battle getting accepted ...

PMM recently spoke to an up-and-coming vehicle technician who has faced an uphill battle getting accepted into his local college. Despite automotive vacancies still sitting at 2.3 per cent, the eleven ...

October 08, 2025
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VLS investigates Stellantis specification

|Date: October 08, 2025

VLS investigates Stellantis specification

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has launched a widespread market investigation and iss ...

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has launched a widespread market investigation and issued a caution over engine oils making claims against the Stellantis FPW 9.55535/03 specificatio ...

October 08, 2025
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Valeo offers free clutch inspection training

|Date: October 08, 2025

Valeo offers free clutch inspection training

Valeo Service UK has revealed it's helping garages and vehicle technicians sharpen their skills with a fr ...

Valeo Service UK has revealed it's helping garages and vehicle technicians sharpen their skills with a free training module on clutch inspection, now available via the Valeo Tech Academy platform. Des ...

October 08, 2025
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Niterra expands NTK Vehicle Electronics portfolio

|Date: October 03, 2025

Niterra expands NTK Vehicle Electronics portfolio

Niterra UK has announced the expansion of its NTK Vehicle Electronics portfolio with the launch of a thro ...

Niterra UK has announced the expansion of its NTK Vehicle Electronics portfolio with the launch of a throttle body range. The line-up features an initial 74 part numbers covering mechanical, hybrid an ...

October 03, 2025
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HELLA to showcase full workshop support

|Date: October 02, 2025

HELLA to showcase full workshop support

HELLA has announced it will showcase the latest Hella Gutmann diagnostic and ADAS calibration solutions a ...

HELLA has announced it will showcase the latest Hella Gutmann diagnostic and ADAS calibration solutions at The Blend 2025. Taking place on Saturday 18 October at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, HELL ...

October 02, 2025
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Sealey announces latest Tool Promotion

|Date: October 01, 2025

Sealey announces latest Tool Promotion

Sealey has announced the launch of its latest Tool Promotion, including over 90 new products and a mechan ...

Sealey has announced the launch of its latest Tool Promotion, including over 90 new products and a mechanic’s kit giveaway. Featuring over 1,570 deals and more than 90 new products, this season’s prom ...

October 01, 2025
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Understanding typical EGR failures

|Date: October 01, 2025

Understanding typical EGR failures

BorgWarner has outlined typical Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system failures in a bid to ensure reliab ...

BorgWarner has outlined typical Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system failures in a bid to ensure reliability and performance in the aftermarket. EGR systems play a vital role in reducing nitrogen ox ...

October 01, 2025
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The Blend 2025 reveals full speaker lineup

|Date: September 30, 2025

The Blend 2025 reveals full speaker lineup

The Blend 2025 has unveiled its full speaker lineup, which will head to the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham ...

The Blend 2025 has unveiled its full speaker lineup, which will head to the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Saturday 18 October. The event will bring together industry experts, successful garage owner ...

September 30, 2025
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Demand for EVs rise

|Date: September 29, 2025

Demand for EVs rise

Demand for used electric vehicles (EVs) has risen in September, as the UK reportedly remains short of use ...

Demand for used electric vehicles (EVs) has risen in September, as the UK reportedly remains short of used cars, according to Indicata. According to Indicata’s latest Market Watch report, the Market D ...

September 29, 2025
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BookMyGarage launches verification scheme

|Date: September 26, 2025

BookMyGarage launches verification scheme

BookMyGarage has launched its own verification scheme to further raise standards in the aftermarket secto ...

BookMyGarage has launched its own verification scheme to further raise standards in the aftermarket sector and provide motorists with peace of mind when selecting a garage. The verification scheme wil ...

September 26, 2025
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Valeo extends EV aftermarket line-up

|Date: September 25, 2025

Valeo extends EV aftermarket line-up

Valeo Service UK has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket offering with the launch of eight hig ...

Valeo Service UK has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket offering with the launch of eight high-voltage part references, ensuring workshops have access to replacement components for popular ...

September 25, 2025
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Four in 10 vehicles on UK roads on unsafe tyres

|Date: September 24, 2025

Four in 10 vehicles on UK roads on unsafe tyres

A study by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) has revealed almost 40% of vehicles on UK ro ...

A study by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) has revealed almost 40% of vehicles on UK roads are running on unsafe tyres. The TyreCheck 2025 study, examined more than 58,000 vehicles a ...

September 24, 2025
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