IGA secures SERMI approval for UK garages
In a landmark announcement for the independent aftermarket, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has today confirmed it has achieved full approval for the European SERMI...
Volkswagen to harvest ADAS data from customers
The Volkswagen Group has announced a major expansion of its vehicle data programme, which will see thousands of customer cars across the UK and Europe...
Stators, rotors & DMFs: Garage Matters visits Schaeffler’s Hungarian plants
It’s one thing to crack open a LuK box and fit a dual mass flywheel (DMF). It’s another thing entirely to watch it get made....
Independent garages now able to retain all profit with new booking widget
Independent garages can now reclaim control of their online bookings, utilising a newly developed website widget to bypass commission-based platforms. RampUp, a standalone booking widget...
Servicesure partners with The Fleet Guy to boost fleet opportunities
Servicesure has announced a new partnership designed to strengthen the support it offers independent garages looking to grow through fleet work as demand from leasing...
Ant Anstead returns to Quest with ‘Born Mechanic’ season 3
Ant Anstead is back in the workshop this summer, as Born Mechanic returns to Quest with a significantly extended third season. Following a successful launch...
Money worries putting growing strain on industry, warns Ben
Financial pressure is becoming one of the most serious challenges facing people working in the UK automotive industry, with money worries placing growing strain on...
Gov’s “tech-first” road safety strategy: What independent garages need to know
The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled its first major road safety strategy in over a decade, setting an ambitious target to cut road deaths...
IGA highlights growing importance of ADAS calibration
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has responded to the growing national focus on vehicle safety technology following the government’s latest Road Safety Strategy, which identifies...
DVSA tightens MOT rules as new regulations take effect
A series of updated DVSA rules will formally come into effect today (9 January 2026), significantly tightening how the MOT scheme is enforced. The changes...
