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    TotalEnergies launches waste oil collection

    TotalEnergies has launched a waste oil collection, packaged waste and recycling service for its UK custom ...

    TotalEnergies has launched a waste oil collection, packaged waste and recycling service for its UK customers, in partnership with Enva. The offering provides TotalEnergies’ customers across all market ...

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    Traffic delays costing mobile mechanics

    A study by Tempcover has revealed traffic delays could be costing mobile mechanics over £4,300 a year in ...

    A study by Tempcover has revealed traffic delays could be costing mobile mechanics over £4,300 a year in lost earnings. Tradespeople spend a significant portion of the day travelling between appointme ...

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    How to prevent engine failure

    Comline has revealed why choosing a high-quality filter could be the most effective way of preventing cat ...

    Comline has revealed why choosing a high-quality filter could be the most effective way of preventing catastrophic engine failure, strengthening a workshop’s reputation and saving motorists from unnec ...

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    Servicesure reveals conference details

    Servicesure has announced its Conference and Awards event will take place on Thursday 26th March at the C ...

    Servicesure has announced its Conference and Awards event will take place on Thursday 26th March at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester. Signalling “a new era” for Servicesure, the invitation ...

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    What are the key trends for 2026?

    The Chief Executive of LKQ UK & Ireland has outlined the key trends set to shape the independent afte ...

    The Chief Executive of LKQ UK & Ireland has outlined the key trends set to shape the independent aftermarket in 2026. Kevan Wooden has said the debate on the 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese ca ...

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    Digital control in a growing workshop

    As workshop volumes increase, paper-based systems can quickly hold a business back. JG Motor Services exp ...

    As workshop volumes increase, paper-based systems can quickly hold a business back. JG Motor Services explains how moving to a digital garage management system helped improve communication, efficiency ...

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    Are road markings disappearing?

    Research by the RAC has found a fifth of drivers (21%) claim most road markings in their local areas have ...

    Research by the RAC has found a fifth of drivers (21%) claim most road markings in their local areas have faded away, while a further seven-in-10 (71%) state some have. When asked whether they believe ...

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    SERMI approved in the UK

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it has achieved full approval for the European SER ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it has achieved full approval for the European SERMI scheme in the UK, marking a landmark breakthrough for the independent automotive repair sect ...

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    BookMyGarage announces record year for partners

    BookMyGarage has revealed independent garages and franchise garages benefitted from a record £134 million ...

    BookMyGarage has revealed independent garages and franchise garages benefitted from a record £134 million of retail work booked via its platform in 2025. The UK’s comparison site for MOTs, servicing ...

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    LKQ Euro Car Parts reports record battery sales

    LKQ Euro Car Parts has reported record battery sales as the winter storm reportedly drives a surge in fai ...

    LKQ Euro Car Parts has reported record battery sales as the winter storm reportedly drives a surge in failures. Automotive repairers across the UK reportedly saw a sharp rise in battery-related breakd ...

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    A digital solution for workshops

    ALLDATA Europe has announced the launch of ALLDATA Maintenance Schedules, a one-stop-shop solution for wo ...

    ALLDATA Europe has announced the launch of ALLDATA Maintenance Schedules, a one-stop-shop solution for workshops. As cars become smarter, with advanced electronics, sensors and alternative powertrains ...

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    Is the UK aftermarket ready for SERMI?

    SERMI is no longer a future concept for independent garages as it moves steadily towards operational real ...

    SERMI is no longer a future concept for independent garages as it moves steadily towards operational reality in the UK, with a defined route to participate now in place. But is the aftermarket ready? ...

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    Is seasonality becoming a thing of the past?

    Autoelectro has explained how the winter surge has become less noticeable with demand said to now be cons ...

    Autoelectro has explained how the winter surge has become less noticeable with demand said to now be consistently high throughout the year. Traditionally, January is Autoelectro’s busiest month of the ...

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    VIDEO: OSRAM blades and inspection lamps

    Discover OSRAM’s BETTER SIGHT Multi-Fit Beam Blades designed to fit 95% of vehicles with fewer stock head ...

    Discover OSRAM’s BETTER SIGHT Multi-Fit Beam Blades designed to fit 95% of vehicles with fewer stock headaches, helping garages serve customers faster and smarter. See a real-world demo and hear why c ...

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    Draper Tools raises vital funds for Ben

    Draper Tools has revealed it has raised £3,950 for Ben, following the success of its 2025 Tool Advent Cal ...

    Draper Tools has revealed it has raised £3,950 for Ben, following the success of its 2025 Tool Advent Calendar. The calendar, which featured a design of Father Christmas at the Santa Pod drag strip, o ...

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