Professional Motor Mechanic

What the 2030 ban means for the aftermarket

|Date: March 17, 2021

What the 2030 ban means for the aftermarket

2030 is the latest deadline set by the government for the end to sales of new cars with internal combusti ...

2030 is the latest deadline set by the government for the end to sales of new cars with internal combustion engines, but what does this mean for the aftermarket? Neil Pattemore assesses the situation. ...

March 17, 2021
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‘Office at home’ assists garages during pandemic

|Date: March 08, 2021

‘Office at home’ assists garages during pandemic

Remote access to Autowork Online has enabled Hill Street Garage to have an ‘office at home’ and provide g ...

Remote access to Autowork Online has enabled Hill Street Garage to have an ‘office at home’ and provide great customer service throughout the duration of the pandemic. PMM finds out more. Like many ot ...

March 08, 2021
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Autotech dissects online training

|Date: February 09, 2021

Autotech dissects online training

With a boom in online training as a result of the pandemic, it’s hard for independents to know what type ...

With a boom in online training as a result of the pandemic, it’s hard for independents to know what type of training they should prioritise. Mandla Ndhlovu, Head of Autotech Training, explains why, in ...

February 09, 2021
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The mutual benefits of work placements

|Date: February 02, 2021

The mutual benefits of work placements

Back again for another instalment, Gemma Westlake explains why work placements benefit both the candidate ...

Back again for another instalment, Gemma Westlake explains why work placements benefit both the candidate and the employer. I think we are all happy to see the back of 2020 and welcome a new and, hope ...

February 02, 2021
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Avia Autos provides bad review advice

|Date: February 01, 2021

Avia Autos provides bad review advice

After receiving a bad Google review, Hayley Pells assesses the fallout and the best ways to react to such ...

After receiving a bad Google review, Hayley Pells assesses the fallout and the best ways to react to such a situation. As you might expect, I was initially extremely upset to receive a one-star review ...

February 01, 2021
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TMD Friction launches software solution

|Date: December 18, 2020

TMD Friction launches software solution

TMD Friction, the brake linings manufacturer, has launched a software solution to help garages document a ...

TMD Friction, the brake linings manufacturer, has launched a software solution to help garages document and evidence the quality of their work. PMM finds out more. Working in partnership with GaraShie ...

December 18, 2020
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Avia Autos considers impact of COVID-19

|Date: December 14, 2020

Avia Autos considers impact of COVID-19

Hayley Pells of Avia Autos speculates on the good, the bad, and the ugly within the independent garage se ...

Hayley Pells of Avia Autos speculates on the good, the bad, and the ugly within the independent garage sector as the effects of COVID-19 start to hit home. For the garage sector, our categorisation as ...

December 14, 2020
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IMI urges industry to invest in training

|Date: December 07, 2020

IMI urges industry to invest in training

Steve Nash, Chief Executive Officer of the IMI, presents the case for investing in technician training. I ...

Steve Nash, Chief Executive Officer of the IMI, presents the case for investing in technician training. Independents have always been used to competing against the buying power of the manufacturer fra ...

December 07, 2020
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What to consider when selling a business

|Date: October 22, 2020

What to consider when selling a business

Selling a business can be a painful process, especially when the reason for the decision is out of the ow ...

Selling a business can be a painful process, especially when the reason for the decision is out of the owner’s hands. That’s why Neil Jones, Head of the Corporate and Commercial team at Ansons Solicit ...

October 22, 2020
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RWC Training Centre founder shares experiences

|Date: October 21, 2020

RWC Training Centre founder shares experiences

Rob Ward, the man behind the RWC Training Centre, has been in the automotive industry for three decades, ...

Rob Ward, the man behind the RWC Training Centre, has been in the automotive industry for three decades, from bodyshop apprentice to accredited trainer. In this exclusive interview, PMM asks him about ...

October 21, 2020
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WhoCanFixMyCar reviews impact of lockdown

|Date: October 20, 2020

WhoCanFixMyCar reviews impact of lockdown

The UK went into lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic back on 23rd March, and although life is n ...

The UK went into lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic back on 23rd March, and although life is now returning to some form of normality, the aftermath of lockdown has affected all corners of t ...

October 20, 2020
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Avia Autos explores the benefits of Facebook

|Date: October 19, 2020

Avia Autos explores the benefits of Facebook

In the second article of a two-part series, Hayley Pells of Avia Autos, explains why Facebook has become ...

In the second article of a two-part series, Hayley Pells of Avia Autos, explains why Facebook has become a crucial tool for marketing her garage business. Social media platforms dominate internet usag ...

October 19, 2020
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How to stay ahead of the game with training

|Date: September 28, 2020

How to stay ahead of the game with training

The current lockdown restrictions may mean that you’re out of the garage, but that doesn’t mean you have ...

The current lockdown restrictions may mean that you’re out of the garage, but that doesn’t mean you have to be out of practice. Why not brush up on the basics, or get a head start on the latest techno ...

September 28, 2020
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MEWA advises on spillage clean ups

|Date: September 25, 2020

MEWA advises on spillage clean ups

Spillages happen every day in garages and cleaning them up can be a costly and time-consuming exercise. G ...

Spillages happen every day in garages and cleaning them up can be a costly and time-consuming exercise. Günes Yenen, UK Country Manager of MEWA, sheds light on these difficulties and offers a solutio ...

September 25, 2020
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Top tips for investing in apprenticeships

|Date: August 14, 2020

Top tips for investing in apprenticeships

Although apprenticeships can be a daunting prospect to the hectic workshop, they are a worthwhile investm ...

Although apprenticeships can be a daunting prospect to the hectic workshop, they are a worthwhile investment. In the first installment of a regular column, Gemma Westlake outlines the good, the bad, a ...

August 14, 2020
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