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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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. ...

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    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, ...

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    How to modernise your workshop

    Long-established workshops need systems matching their scale. Harborne Garage chose a digital garage mana ...

    Long-established workshops need systems matching their scale. Harborne Garage chose a digital garage management solution to replace its manual processes, boosting visibility, accountability and custom ...

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    Students supported at REPXPERT Conference

    LASER Tools has donated the cost of 50 tickets to allow students and apprentices to broaden their knowled ...

    LASER Tools has donated the cost of 50 tickets to allow students and apprentices to broaden their knowledge at Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference. Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference will take place on 14t ...

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    Engines at risk due to oil check delays

    According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Castrol, many owners of internal combustion engine cars ...

    According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Castrol, many owners of internal combustion engine cars are risking damage to their vehicle’s vital components by delaying essential checks of the oil ...

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    Is the LED headlight revolution here?

    OSRAM has been addressing the confusion surrounding LED technology, especially when looking at MOT regula ...

    OSRAM has been addressing the confusion surrounding LED technology, especially when looking at MOT regulations. There are two key categories of LED lighting in vehicles: Factory fitted LED units – the ...

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    Schaeffler REPXPERT raises funds for Ben

    Schaeffler has announced it will be raising funds for automotive industry charity, Ben, at its REPXPERT C ...

    Schaeffler has announced it will be raising funds for automotive industry charity, Ben, at its REPXPERT Conference in May. Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference will return on May 14th 2026 and will have a ...

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    Ring launches towing range

    While Ring is primarily known for its lighting range, the company covers an array of accessories and comp ...

    While Ring is primarily known for its lighting range, the company covers an array of accessories and components and will now be offering a towing range. Ring has a selection of towing equipment, inclu ...

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    Headlight glare continues to be an issue

    Research from RAC has revealed more than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights (57%) say the prob ...

    Research from RAC has revealed more than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights (57%) say the problem has worsened over the last 12 months with only three-in-10 (31%) disagreeing. In findings w ...

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    How to boost earnings and customer satisfaction

    For independent workshops, chaotic communication and inconsistent scheduling can sap efficiency and limit ...

    For independent workshops, chaotic communication and inconsistent scheduling can sap efficiency and limit growth. Mario’s Garage Norwich explains how implementing a garage management system gave struc ...

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    VLS closes Silverhook investigations

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) (VLS) has closed the Silverhook investigations, VLS 010 ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) (VLS) has closed the Silverhook investigations, VLS 010226 and VLS 010227, after the company took corrective action. In April 2025, VLS received a com ...

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    SERMI gains manufacturer support

    Following the announcement of the SERMI go-live date in the UK, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) ...

    Following the announcement of the SERMI go-live date in the UK, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed a positive response from vehicle manufacturers, with 19 brands committing to the ...

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