New car registrations dip in august but EV uptake surges
UK new car registrations fell by 2.0% in August, with just 82,908 units hitting the road during what is typically the quietest month of the...
DVLA overhauls vehicle registration rules for classic and modified cars
The DVLA has unveiled a major update to its vehicle registration policies, making it significantly easier to keep repaired, restored, and modified vehicles on the...
Ben calls on community to get Christmas jumpers at the ready
Ben, the automotive industry’s dedicated charity, is calling on the entire sector to come together to support colleagues facing hardship this December. This Christmas, the...
Garage Hive gives German specialist ‘confidence to take calculated risks’
An independent German vehicle specialist in Ireland has credited Garage Hive for driving the transformation of its business operations. For Blueprint Autos in County Roscommon,...
Marvelous Lara: Peugeot 308 brakes, Citroën DS3 springs, and N47 rocker cover fix
Marvelous Lara takes us through three challenging automotive repairs, showcasing his expertise across brakes, suspension, and engine maintenance. First up, a Peugeot 308 with heat-soaked...
SERMI levels the playing field for independents but online visibility remains key, Garage Services Online says
Garage Services Online, the digital lead generation service for independent garages, has welcomed the approval of the Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) framework as...
HELLA expands brake range
HELLA Aftermarket, the independent spare part and workshop business of the international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA, is further expanding its offering in the field of...
Major win for independent garages as SERMI accreditation nears launch
The UK independent garage sector is on the brink of a major breakthrough. The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has received a recommendation for approval from...
World’s first LPG direct injection engine with mild hybrid hits production
Independent garages may soon see a new breed of low-emission, efficient engines hitting the market, as Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, has started...
The Blend Podcast talks front-of-house excellence with Emma Lindley
As independent garage owners look ahead to The Blend conference this October, Emma Lindley of Lindleys Autocentres features in the latest episode of The Blend...
