Professional Motor Mechanic

ALLDATA announces Mechanex sponsorship

|Date: October 20, 2026

ALLDATA announces Mechanex sponsorship

ALLDATA Europe has announced its role as the headline sponsor of this year’s Mechanex, taking place at Sa ...

ALLDATA Europe has announced its role as the headline sponsor of this year’s Mechanex, taking place at Sandown Park on 10 and 11 November. The event, a community hub for independent workshop professio ...

October 20, 2026
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Is alternator diagnosis becoming more complex?

|Date: October 16, 2026

Is alternator diagnosis becoming more complex?

Denso takes a look at whether alternator diagnosis is becoming more complicated due to modern charging sy ...

Denso takes a look at whether alternator diagnosis is becoming more complicated due to modern charging systems and how workshops should carry out testing. In short, alternators are becoming more of a ...

October 16, 2026
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The BIG Awards returns for fifth year

|Date: October 15, 2026

The BIG Awards returns for fifth year

Entries are now open for the British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2027, celebrating the people, ...

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. I ...

October 15, 2026
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ALLDATA reveals final event presentation lineup

|Date: October 14, 2026

ALLDATA reveals final event presentation lineup

ALLDATA Europe has announced Castrol and Osca Technology will be sharing their expertise and insights at ...

ALLDATA Europe has announced Castrol and Osca Technology will be sharing their expertise and insights at its upcoming Repair Excellence Event, held at Nev’ll Fix It in Tonbridge on Saturday 17 October ...

October 14, 2026
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Tim Benson launches ‘LiveStandard’ waiting list

|Date: October 09, 2026

Tim Benson launches ‘LiveStandard’ waiting list

Tim Benson has launched the waiting list for ‘LiveStandard’, a dedicated software solution designed to he ...

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. T ...

October 09, 2026
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ALLDATA reveals event speakers

|Date: October 08, 2026

ALLDATA reveals event speakers

ALLDATA has revealed Tina Drayson and Michael Shaikly will present at its next Repair Excellence Event wh ...

ALLDATA has revealed Tina Drayson and Michael Shaikly will present at its next Repair Excellence Event which will be held at independent workshop Nev’ll Fix It on Saturday 17 October. The free-to-atte ...

October 08, 2026
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When should you replace wiper blades?

|Date: September 28, 2026

When should you replace wiper blades?

Learn when to replace wiper blades, how to identify signs of wear, and the differences between convention ...

Learn when to replace wiper blades, how to identify signs of wear, and the differences between conventional, flat, and hybrid wiper blades. Practical advice from DENSO experts. Windshield wipers play ...

September 28, 2026
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Robotaxi launch could help ADAS understanding

|Date: September 23, 2026

Robotaxi launch could help ADAS understanding

A1 ADAS Group has said the launch of autonomous passenger rides in London, could do more to improve motor ...

A1 ADAS Group has said the launch of autonomous passenger rides in London, could do more to improve motorists’ understanding of ADAS than years of industry education. Uber and British autonomous drivi ...

September 23, 2026
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Super September savings on aftermarket parts

|Date: September 21, 2026

Super September savings on aftermarket parts

Brands at TPS are driving discounts for independent garages and their customers this month with up to 30% ...

Brands at TPS are driving discounts for independent garages and their customers this month with up to 30% off SKF Engine Belts and Chains and rebate on all aftermarket parts. The up to 30% offer on SK ...

September 21, 2026
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Wheel bearing kit for workshops

|Date: September 21, 2026

Wheel bearing kit for workshops

Laser Tools has launched the 9395-wheel bearing removal and fitting kit for the Volkswagen Crafter and Me ...

Laser Tools has launched the 9395-wheel bearing removal and fitting kit for the Volkswagen Crafter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The kit has been fully developed and manufactured in-house, deli ...

September 21, 2026
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Nominations open for the 2027 IMI awards

|Date: September 18, 2026

Nominations open for the 2027 IMI awards

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced an expanded line-up of categories for its 2027 An ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced an expanded line-up of categories for its 2027 Annual Awards. It sees the introduction of new accolades, recognising community champions, except ...

September 18, 2026
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Hundreds of MOT authorisations withdrawn

|Date: September 17, 2026

Hundreds of MOT authorisations withdrawn

DVSA figures have shown more than 400 MOT authorisations have been withdrawn during 2025/26, highlighting ...

DVSA figures have shown more than 400 MOT authorisations have been withdrawn during 2025/26, highlighting the importance of giving MOT management sufficient focus within increasingly busy workshops, a ...

September 17, 2026
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Ben launches neurodiversity training programme

|Date: September 16, 2026

Ben launches neurodiversity training programme

Ben has launched a free online neurodiversity training programme called Embracing Neurodiversity, as its ...

Ben has launched a free online neurodiversity training programme called Embracing Neurodiversity, as its Health & Wellbeing survey revealed 1 in 7 automotive workers identify as neurodivergent. Th ...

September 16, 2026
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Ben announces festive fundraising

|Date: September 04, 2026

Ben announces festive fundraising

Ben has announced its festive fundraising initiatives, calling on the automotive community to take part i ...

Ben has announced its festive fundraising initiatives, calling on the automotive community to take part in its Christmas Jumper Day and send charity Christmas cards to raise vital funds for those stru ...

September 04, 2026
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Automotive industry supports charity trek

|Date: September 03, 2026

Automotive industry supports charity trek

Top automotive brands have been announced as sponsors as The Wright Consultancy takes on the Great Wall o ...

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 brea ...

September 03, 2026
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