Tim Benson to share award-winning strategies at The Blend 2025
Tim Benson, Managing Director at multi-award-winning Oldfields Garage, will bring his expertise to The Blend 2025 on Saturday 18 October in Birmingham with a practical...
Bodyshops and cosmetic repairers face Health and Safety Executive inspections
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a nationwide campaign of 1,000 targeted inspections across motor vehicle repair businesses in Great Britain, aiming to...
New DVSA jacking equipment standards from 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced new equipment specifications that will come into effect for Class 4 MOT centres from 1 April...
Top Technician 2025 finalists confirmed following gruelling semi-finals at Delphi Academy
After a series of intense and fiercely contested semi-finals at Delphi Academy in Warwick last weekend, five Top Technician finalists have been revealed, each vying...
Apprenticeships back on the agenda but will It deliver the skills garages need?
The Prime Minister’s new ambition to see two-thirds of young people in the UK go on to university, technical education, or a ‘gold-standard apprenticeship’ by...
New car market sees best September performance since 2020
The UK new car market delivered its strongest September since 2020, with registrations rising 13.7% to 312,891 units, according to the latest figures from the...
Delphi Academy to take Tesla training to Mira Technology Institute
Delphi Academy is partnering with North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) to host free Tesla Service & Maintenance training at the MIRA Technology Institute on...
West Yorkshire garage shuts shop: specialist tools for sale
Lineholme Garage, a long-established West Yorkshire business, has closed after decades of serving farmers, plant operators, and workshop professionals nationwide. Known for its expertise and...
Storm Amy postpones Blend’s Snowdon hike but community rallies with local challenges for Ben
The Blend’s garage community has once again shown its strength and solidarity, raising vital funds for Ben, the automotive industry charity, despite the postponement of...
IGA launches dedicated insurance service for the motor trade
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has launched RMI Insurance Services, a new, wholly owned insurance broker created exclusively for the automotive sector. The move aims...
