Mike Ruff, Author at Garage Matters

Garage Hive and Garage Vitals to host SERMI webinar for independent garages

Mike Ruff19 March, 202619 March, 2026

by Mike Ruff19 March, 202619 March, 20260

Garage Hive, the community-driven garage management system, is next week partnering with Garage Vitals, a specialist supporting independent garages with vehicle software and security insights,...

Schaeffler announces line-up for REPXPERT Conference breakout rooms

Mike Ruff18 March, 202619 March, 2026

by Mike Ruff18 March, 202619 March, 20260

Bringing back one of its most popular features of its last REPXPERT Conference, Schaeffler has announced the presenters for its afternoon breakout sessions. Included in...

The Blend 2026 appoints Speakers Coach to support first-time and returning presenters

Mike Ruff18 March, 202618 March, 2026

by Mike Ruff18 March, 202618 March, 20260

The Blend 2026 is stepping up its support for speakers, appointing communications expert Tina Parker of Tone Communications to help garage owners share their stories...

Watch: Hella Gutmann ADAS investment pays off for Harrogate garage

Mike Ruff18 March, 202618 March, 2026

by Mike Ruff18 March, 202618 March, 20260

Independent garages considering investment in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can unlock significant new revenue streams, according to Carmaster Garage in Harrogate, where early adoption...

Emtec Nottingham College scoops IMI’s ‘Championing Inclusion’ Award 2026

Mike Ruff17 March, 202623 March, 2026

by Mike Ruff17 March, 202623 March, 20260

Emtec Nottingham College has been named winner of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Championing Inclusion in Automotive Award 2026 for its transformative Apprentice...

HELLA to bring latest diagnostics, ADAS calibration and EV tech to UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

Mike Ruff17 March, 202627 March, 2026

by Mike Ruff17 March, 202627 March, 20260

Garage owners and technicians will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest advances in diagnostics, ADAS calibration and EV testing when HELLA takes...

Why independent garages should avoid the discount trap

Mike Ruff16 March, 202616 March, 2026

by Mike Ruff16 March, 202616 March, 20260

The automotive sector currently stands at a pivotal moment. Caught between a rising cost base, including increases in minimum wage and overhead inflation, and a...

IGA welcomes continued funding for Anti-Counterfeit Police Unit

Mike Ruff16 March, 202617 March, 2026

by Mike Ruff16 March, 202617 March, 20260

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has officially welcomed the Intellectual Property Office’s (IPO) decision to extend funding for the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU),...

LKQ Euro Car Parts secures RAC supply deal until 2031

Mike Ruff12 March, 202616 March, 2026

by Mike Ruff12 March, 202616 March, 20260

LKQ Euro Car Parts has officially extended its partnership with the RAC, securing its position as the primary supplier of batteries and components until at...

Schaeffler launches AI-assisted ‘PartFinder’

Mike Ruff12 March, 202617 March, 2026

by Mike Ruff12 March, 202617 March, 20260

Schaeffler has officially launched PartFinder, a new, free, AI-assisted online enquiry tool designed to speed up part identification for garages, factors, and distributors. The tool...