MikeRuff, Author at Garage Matters

New red flashing lamps from HELLA mark key milestone in roadside recovery safety

MikeRuff21 August, 202512 September, 2025

by MikeRuff21 August, 202512 September, 20250

After a long-standing campaign by industry groups, HELLA has unveiled its new rear-facing red flashing lamp, specifically engineered for roadside rescue, recovery, and removal vehicles....

Milltek confirms production of Defender OCTA performance exhaust

MikeRuff19 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff19 August, 202519 August, 20250

Following its debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Milltek has confirmed production of its high-performance exhaust system for the Land Rover Defender OCTA,...

Mazda introduces six-year, 100,000-mile warranty

MikeRuff19 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff19 August, 202519 August, 20250

From 1st September 2025, all new Mazda cars registered in the UK will come with a six-year manufacturer warranty, with the mileage limit increased from...

Industry giants rally behind UK’s best Garages, Technicians and Apprentices for 2025 Top Awards

MikeRuff19 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff19 August, 202519 August, 20250

The 2025 Top Awards are in full swing, with the first two rounds complete and only the third round of Top Technician, plus the semi-finals...

Fresh calls for MOT test fee increase

MikeRuff19 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff19 August, 202519 August, 20250

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is calling for a long-delayed increase in the MOT test fee, arguing that the current £54.85 cap no longer...

Euro 7 could see ‘two-tier’ brake market and threaten competition, warns IAAF

MikeRuff19 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff19 August, 202519 August, 20250

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), working closely with FIGIEFA, has warned that the introduction of Euro 7 regulations could lead to a “two-tier” market...

The Blend 2025 speakers to bring insight on mental health, cybersecurity and growth

MikeRuff18 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff18 August, 202519 August, 20250

The Blend, the UK’s leading not-for-profit annual conference and networking event for independent garages, has announced its first wave of speakers for 2025. Taking place...

Volkswagen celebrates 1.5 Millionth ID. as EV milestone

MikeRuff15 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff15 August, 202519 August, 20250

Volkswagen has marked a major milestone in its shift to electromobility, delivering the 1.5 millionth vehicle from its all-electric ID. family. The anniversary car, a...

Skywell Partners with Walkerpack for parts warehousing and UK dealer distribution

MikeRuff15 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff15 August, 202519 August, 20250

Skywell has announced a long-term agreement with Walkerpack, the Northamptonshire-based logistics firm, to handle the warehousing and nationwide distribution of its automotive parts to UK...

Valeo replaces paper instructions with QR codes

MikeRuff15 August, 202512 September, 2025

by MikeRuff15 August, 202512 September, 20250

Valeo Service UK has announced a major upgrade to its product packaging, replacing traditional printed instruction leaflets with digital QR codes. Now, when opening a...

New red flashing lamps from HELLA mark key milestone in roadside recovery safety

Milltek confirms production of Defender OCTA performance exhaust

Mazda introduces six-year, 100,000-mile warranty

Industry giants rally behind UK’s best Garages, Technicians and Apprentices for 2025 Top Awards

Fresh calls for MOT test fee increase

Euro 7 could see ‘two-tier’ brake market and threaten competition, warns IAAF

The Blend 2025 speakers to bring insight on mental health, cybersecurity and growth

Volkswagen celebrates 1.5 Millionth ID. as EV milestone

Skywell Partners with Walkerpack for parts warehousing and UK dealer distribution

Valeo replaces paper instructions with QR codes

Trade tensions, EV targets and fragile recovery: what Professor David Bailey’s warning...

Golf GTI turns 50 as anniversary celebrations and first electric GTI begin

Independent garages poised for major fleet opportunities in 2026

Schaeffler REPXPERT takes Wrenches & Wisdom campaign to Williams Garage

Burnout or bounce back? Why ‘mental toughness’ is your most vital tool...

Trade tensions, EV targets and fragile recovery: what Professor David Bailey’s warning means for UK garages

Golf GTI turns 50 as anniversary celebrations and first electric GTI begin

Independent garages poised for major fleet opportunities in 2026

Schaeffler REPXPERT takes Wrenches & Wisdom campaign to Williams Garage

Burnout or bounce back? Why ‘mental toughness’ is your most vital tool for 2026