Professional Motor Mechanic

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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RWC outlines its training courses

|Date: August 13, 2020

RWC outlines its training courses

These days, garage owners are bombarded with warnings of a desperate skills shortage and the urgent need ...

These days, garage owners are bombarded with warnings of a desperate skills shortage and the urgent need to upskill their workforce. Training, however, is not a single thing; there are a number of cou ...

August 13, 2020
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Dickies discusses workwear options

|Date: August 12, 2020

Dickies discusses workwear options

James Whitaker, Marketing Director at Dickies Workwear, shares his top tips on choosing workwear that’s r ...

James Whitaker, Marketing Director at Dickies Workwear, shares his top tips on choosing workwear that’s right for your business. Workwear has evolved dramatically over the century since our company wa ...

August 12, 2020
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A day with The Garage Inspector

|Date: June 18, 2020

A day with The Garage Inspector

Earlier in the year, PMM sat in on a leadership training course led by one of the aftermarket’s biggest n ...

Earlier in the year, PMM sat in on a leadership training course led by one of the aftermarket’s biggest names, Andy Savva, a.k.a. The Garage Inspector. Andy Savva is a familiar face to many within the ...

June 18, 2020
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MAM Software outlines Autowork Online platform

|Date: June 12, 2020

MAM Software outlines Autowork Online platform

Encouraging customers to book in work that’s not urgent is a challenge for any garage. An MOT centre migh ...

Encouraging customers to book in work that’s not urgent is a challenge for any garage. An MOT centre might issue advisories on a vehicle, but because they’re not essential to passing the MOT, they qui ...

June 12, 2020
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RWC Training Centre resumes courses

|Date: May 27, 2020

RWC Training Centre resumes courses

RWC Training Centre has announced it will be resuming its portfolio of advanced driver-assistance systems ...

RWC Training Centre has announced it will be resuming its portfolio of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicle (EV) training courses from Monday 1 June. The shortage of skills i ...

May 27, 2020
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Autotech Recruit launches virtual training platform

|Date: May 26, 2020

Autotech Recruit launches virtual training platform

Autotech Recruit has responded to calls from its temporary vehicle technicians for greater training by la ...

Autotech Recruit has responded to calls from its temporary vehicle technicians for greater training by launching its own platform on Our Virtual Academy, which will enable contractors to access free t ...

May 26, 2020
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Melett launches series of technical videos

|Date: April 29, 2020

Melett launches series of technical videos

Melett has released a series of technical videos to illustrate common turbocharger failures and to provid ...

Melett has released a series of technical videos to illustrate common turbocharger failures and to provide advice on how to prevent future issues occurring. The ‘turbo tips’ videos have reportedly bee ...

April 29, 2020
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