MikeRuff, Author at Garage Matters

Hella Gutmann expands macsRemote team amid rising demand for remote diagnostics

MikeRuff3 July, 20263 July, 2026

by MikeRuff3 July, 20263 July, 20260

Hella Gutmann has further strengthened its macsRemote operations with the appointment of Leah Cudone as Remote Diagnostics Technician, significantly increasing the service capacity of its...

ALLDATA kicks off 2026 Repair Excellence Roadshow at Oldfields Garage

MikeRuff30 June, 202630 June, 2026

by MikeRuff30 June, 202630 June, 20260

Following a highly successful run in 2025 across Shaikly Motors and DC Lomas, ALLDATA is officially getting its 2026 Repair Excellence Event roadshow underway. The...

EXCLUSIVE: IAAF Chief explains strategy behind ‘mandatory minimum’ MOT fee

MikeRuff29 June, 202629 June, 2026

by MikeRuff29 June, 202629 June, 20263

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) proposal to turn the current maximum MOT fee cap into a legally mandated floor has triggered widespread debate across...

Stagnant MOT fee threatening national testing capacity, warns IGA

MikeRuff29 June, 202629 June, 2026

by MikeRuff29 June, 202629 June, 20260

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has intensified pressure on government to review the statutory MOT fee cap for class 4, 5, and 7 vehicles, which...

Rising booking fees see Wallsend garage end eight-year relationship with booking platforms

MikeRuff29 June, 202629 June, 2026

by MikeRuff29 June, 202629 June, 20260

Independent garage owners across the UK are increasingly reassessing the long-term cost of third-party booking platforms, as concerns grow over rising commission charges and the...

Heatwave sees spike in vehicle breakdowns, RAC data shows

MikeRuff29 June, 202629 June, 2026

by MikeRuff29 June, 202629 June, 20260

A dramatic spike in summer breakdowns has exposed widespread deferred vehicle maintenance across the UK, presenting an immediate influx of diagnostic and repair work for...

Valeo urges workshops to stop “binning” loyalty points and unlock hidden value

MikeRuff23 June, 202623 June, 2026

by MikeRuff23 June, 202623 June, 20260

Valeo Service UK is challenging independent garages to rethink everyday workshop habits, urging technicians and workshop managers to audit what happens to packaging waste in...

What the DfT driverless vehicle consultation means for your future bays

MikeRuff22 June, 202622 June, 2026

by MikeRuff22 June, 202622 June, 20260

The future rollout of self-driving vehicles across the UK moved a step closer last week (17 June), as the government launched a public consultation on...

Why fragmented dealer booking systems are handing an advantage to independents

MikeRuff22 June, 202623 June, 2026

by MikeRuff22 June, 202623 June, 20260

Take a look at the franchise dealer networks right now, and you will see a system struggling to cope with its own complexity. New data...

IGA announces 2027 date for British Independent Garage Awards

MikeRuff19 June, 202622 June, 2026

by MikeRuff19 June, 202622 June, 20260

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced that the next British Independent Garage Awards will be held on Friday 18th June 2027 at the Coventry Building...