MikeRuff, Author at Garage Matters

IAAF links minimum MOT fee to introduction of advanced diesel emissions testing

MikeRuff10 August, 202610 August, 2026

by MikeRuff10 August, 202610 August, 20261

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has published a new White Paper connecting its campaign for a statutory £54.85 minimum MOT fee directly to unlocking...

Missing dash gauges present workshop upsell and diagnostic opportunities

MikeRuff10 August, 202610 August, 2026

by MikeRuff10 August, 202610 August, 20260

A recent AA survey reveals that 63% of drivers prefer having both a physical engine temperature gauge and an overheating warning light. The poll of...

Manufacturer price cuts push BEVs to record July volume, SMMT figures show

MikeRuff10 August, 202610 August, 2026

by MikeRuff10 August, 202610 August, 20260

UK new car registrations grew 11.7% in July to 156,571 units, marking eight consecutive months of growth, according to the latest figures from the Society...

Garages demand more from digital partners as lead generation takes priority

MikeRuff10 August, 202610 August, 2026

by MikeRuff10 August, 202610 August, 20260

Independent garages are increasingly demanding more from their digital presence, with an audit of 170 five-star Google Reviews for specialist Garage Services Online (GSO) revealing...

Schaeffler marks Laser Tools’ 50th anniversary with exclusive REPXPERT Bonus Shop addition

MikeRuff7 August, 202610 August, 2026

by MikeRuff7 August, 202610 August, 20260

Schaeffler has added a special edition collection of Laser Tools to its REPXPERT Bonus Shop to celebrate the tool specialist’s 50th anniversary. The rollout marks...

Data reveals higher vehicle wear rates in rural and coastal communities

MikeRuff7 August, 202610 August, 2026

by MikeRuff7 August, 202610 August, 20260

Fresh data tracking vehicle usage across the UK highlights distinct regional maintenance patterns, driven by elevated average mileages in rural and coastal communities. A survey...

Garage Hive opens API access to drive next generation of workshop innovation

MikeRuff6 August, 20266 August, 2026

by MikeRuff6 August, 20266 August, 20260

Garage Hive, the community-driven garage management system, has unveiled a major new open-platform strategy by making its Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) fully accessible to customers...

EXCLUSIVE: All MOT classes included in DfT talks, IGA confirms

MikeRuff5 August, 20266 August, 2026

by MikeRuff5 August, 20266 August, 20260

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed that its upcoming talks with the Department for Transport (DfT) will provide an opportunity to highlight the fact...

Valeo unlocks Asian vehicle repairs for independent garages as market share hits record levels

MikeRuff4 August, 20265 August, 2026

by MikeRuff4 August, 20265 August, 20260

Valeo Service UK is helping independent garages capitalise on the rapid growth of Asian vehicle brands across the UK aftermarket, providing workshops with an extensive...

BMW cites Block Exemption to put end to hardware lockout fears

MikeRuff3 August, 20263 August, 2026

by MikeRuff3 August, 20263 August, 20260

Rumours circulating across workshop floors, tech forums, and industry trade groups over a potential hardware lockout on future BMW models have been officially put to...