New Valeo eAxle signals the future of affordable hybrid 4WD
Valeo Service UK is highlighting the next stage of hybrid vehicle development with the commercial launch of its new 48V 2-Speed eAxle with Smart Dog-Clutch,...
The Blend Podcast puts neurodiversity under the spotlight ahead of conference session
Independent garage owners are being encouraged to listen to the latest episode of The Blend Podcast, where two-time Small Garage of the Year winner Gary...
Non-testing garages and mobile technicians urged to capitalise on upcoming MOT surge
Garage owners and mobile mechanics are being encouraged to maximise the UK’s busiest MOT period as ClickMechanic highlights how its platform can help independent repairers...
No distinction between poor maintenance and tampering in proposed DfT rules
The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a major consultation aimed at closing a longstanding legal loophole around in-use vehicle emissions in the UK. If...
IGA demands £95 MOT fee as 16-year freeze pushes testing bays to brink
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is preparing to challenge the government for a substantial increase to the statutory MOT test fee, warning that the current...
Castrol secures Chery lubricant deal
Chery Group has appointed Castrol as its official aftersales engine oil and ancillary products partner across Europe under a strategic cooperation agreement running until 31...
Obsolete classic car parts could leave garages without lawful fix for emissions systems
New Department for Transport (DfT) proposals targeting in-use vehicle emissions could create significant legal liabilities for workshops servicing modern classics, industry specialists have warned. The...
Government opens ZEV mandate review as EV car parc passes two million
The government has launched a formal consultation reviewing the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, seeking views on annual sales trajectories ahead of the 2030...
IMI and DVSA call emergency roundtable over frozen MOT fees
A campaign led by Ian Wills, Managing Director of The Test Centre, one of the UK’s largest dedicated MOT-only businesses, has prompted the Institute of...
DVSA begins phased rollout of ‘photos at test’ across 2,500 testing stations
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has officially commenced the national rollout of its “Photos at Test” feature on the MOT Testing Service (MTS),...
