The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has reacted strongly to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) new ‘Minute Or Two’ MOT camp ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is urging garages to inform motorists of their choices for car maintenance as a campaign by the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) ...

Following the success of its five ‘Service Vision’ events last year which gave workshops an insight into the latest wheel servicing opportunities available, alignment specialist Pro-Align has announce ...

The April 2013 issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine has hit the streets and, as always, the magazine is jam-packed with all of the latest news, technical hints and repair advice, the newest t ...

We recently featured two great competitions on the PMM website where we gave you the chance to win some top prizes. Thanks to the guys at the British Rally Championship (BRC) we had a brilliant specta ...

Motor Codes, the operator of Government-backed codes of practice for the motor industry, has revealed the 20 most trusted garages in the UK, as nominated by the public. Around 11,500 garage customers ...

IAAF President Graham Knight feels the automotive aftermarket is on a path to self-destruction if it continues to focus purely on price ahead of value and customer service. Speaking in the IAAF's news ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has expressed its outraged at recent Citizens Advice findings suggesting that independent used car dealers and garages are the top cause of consumer complaints ...

The fifth Nectar Business Small Business Awards has been launched, led by leading business woman and star of BBC 1’s The Apprentice, Karren Brady. These awards - which are free to enter - celebrate th ...

New European requirements on roadworthiness take effect later this month bringing changes to the MOT for cars and large vehicle tests. From 20 March 2013, revised European legislation introduces new r ...

The IMI has announced that as of 1st April those holding a nationally recognised competency-based qualification** (NVQ, SVQ & VCQ or equivalent) in Parts or Air Conditioning will not be required to co ...

The owner of Windermere Auto Centre, Kankku Ltd, has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following an incident at the Victoria Street garage on 27 July 2011, when a 26-year-old me ...

The March 2013 issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine has hit the streets and, as always, the magazine is jam-packed with all of the latest news, technical hints and repair advice, the newest t ...

Earlier this week, PMM Online published a story relating to a query the IAAF had received regarding a 'standard' road test distance across the industry, following a consumer complaint against an indep ...

A recent query to the IAAF has prompted debate, after a garage proprietor asked if there was a recommended road test distance that was common across the trade. The unfortunate member in question is fa ...