Average UK car age nears 10 years old: what it means for workshops
The average age of cars on UK roads has now reached a record high of nearly 10 years, Department for Transport data shows. With older...
Plans underway for 2026 return of Irish Garage Business Growth Event
Following the success of the recent Garage Business Growth Event in Cork, plans are now in motion for 2026. Launched in 2024 by J.P. D’Arcy,...
MOT fee review: garages call for fair, fixed, and sustainable pricing
The upcoming Department for Transport (DfT) review of the MOT fee has sparked widespread discussion across the independent garage sector. For many workshops, the current...
DfT to review MOT test fee following IGA pressure
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will review the MOT test fee later this year, following sustained pressure from the Independent Garage Association...
Polestar’s new telematics system raises questions about manufacturer control
Polestar has launched a new connected service for fleet operators, Polestar Fleet Telematics, promising to make electric vehicle (EV) management smarter, cleaner, and more efficient....
First-ever Top Apprentice finals set to showcase UK’s emerging technicians
Completing this year’s Top Awards finalist line-up, the 2025 Top Apprentice contenders have been announced, joining Top Technician and Top Garage in the build-up to...
Biggest Blend yet kicks off this Saturday
Independent garages from across the UK and Ireland are counting down the hours to The Blend 2025, taking place this Saturday, 18th October, at the...
Over three million tyre MOT failures highlight ongoing safety crisis
UK garages recorded over 3 million tyre-related MOT failures in the year from July 2023, with 2.3 million classified as dangerous, according to the latest...
AI-powered vehicle damage system set to transform body repairs
Boyshops could soon benefit from faster, smarter repair processes thanks to a new artificial intelligence (AI) system being developed by the University of Portsmouth and...
Police appeal for information following Liverpool garage fire
Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a fire broke out inside a garage in Liverpool city centre on the evening of Thursday, 9 October....
