Professional Motor Mechanic

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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Why apprentices are still a worthwhile investment

|Date: December 11, 2020

Why apprentices are still a worthwhile investment

After a rollercoaster of a year, employing an apprentice might not be the top of your priority list. But, ...

After a rollercoaster of a year, employing an apprentice might not be the top of your priority list. But, with additional funding options available, Gemma Westlake argues that it is still a hugely wor ...

December 11, 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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Neil Pattemore explores effects of post-Brexit law

|Date: November 19, 2020

Neil Pattemore explores effects of post-Brexit law

Government discussions on how EU type approval regulations will affect UK law post Brexit are well under ...

Government discussions on how EU type approval regulations will affect UK law post Brexit are well under way. But will all the i’s be dotted and the t’s crossed when it comes to the future of vehicle ...

November 19, 2020
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Ben assesses mental health impact of COVID-19

|Date: November 12, 2020

Ben assesses mental health impact of COVID-19

Rachel Clift, Health & Wellbeing Director at Ben, looks at the mental toll the COVID-19 lockdown has ...

Rachel Clift, Health & Wellbeing Director at Ben, looks at the mental toll the COVID-19 lockdown has caused for the repair and maintenance sector. It has been a tough and uncertain time for many p ...

November 12, 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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