MikeRuff, Author at Garage Matters

Combined power of Garage Services Online and RampUp brings smart alternative to online booking

MikeRuff12 December, 202512 December, 2025

by MikeRuff12 December, 202512 December, 20250

Garage owners can now harness the full potential of their online presence with the combined capabilities of a Garage Services Online website and its innovative...

Schaeffler named ‘Car Supplier of the Year’ for Innovation at IAAF Awards

MikeRuff11 December, 202515 December, 2025

by MikeRuff11 December, 202515 December, 20250

Schaeffler VLS UK Limited has won the ‘Car Supplier of the Year – Innovation’ award category at the industry flagship IAAF Awards. The IAAF Awards...

Government announces £725m apprenticeship reform package to boost youth skills

MikeRuff8 December, 20258 December, 2025

by MikeRuff8 December, 20258 December, 20250

The Government has unveiled a £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system, promising to tackle youth unemployment and stimulate economic growth by expanding...

Record festive getaway expected to trigger spike in breakdowns

MikeRuff7 December, 202515 December, 2025

by MikeRuff7 December, 202515 December, 20250

Independent garages and mobile technicians are preparing for a busy festive period, as millions of drivers take to the roads for what could be the...

Hella Gutmann’s mega macs S 20 impresses at IAAF’s first ever ‘Garage Den’

MikeRuff5 December, 20255 December, 2025

by MikeRuff5 December, 20255 December, 20250

The Hella Gutmann mega macs S 20 proved a standout hit with the ‘Garage Dragons’ at the inaugural Garage Den, part of the Independent Automotive...

Smart cashflow: Why your garage can’t afford to leave it to chance

MikeRuff5 December, 20255 December, 2025

by MikeRuff5 December, 20255 December, 20250

Cashflow concerns are becoming more common among independent garages as the industry heads into another unpredictable trading period. According to industry expert, Tina Drayson of...

UK new car market slips in November as EV growth shows signs of strain

MikeRuff4 December, 20255 December, 2025

by MikeRuff4 December, 20255 December, 20250

The UK new car market recorded a slight decline in November, with registrations falling -1.6% to 151,154 units, according to the latest figures from the...

Garage Services Online unveils commission-free widget to capture customers ‘ready to book’

MikeRuff3 December, 20253 December, 2025

by MikeRuff3 December, 20253 December, 20250

Garage owners and managers now have a powerful new digital solution to capture more work and serve customers efficiently. Garage Services Online has launched RampUp,...

Government keeps 40-Year VED exemption

MikeRuff27 November, 202528 November, 2025

by MikeRuff27 November, 202528 November, 20250

After months of uncertainty and speculation, the Chancellor has finally confirmed that classic cars over 40 years old will continue to be exempt from Vehicle...

Autumn Budget leaves independent garages seeking more support, says IGA

MikeRuff26 November, 202528 November, 2025

by MikeRuff26 November, 202528 November, 20250

Independent garages were hoping today’s Autumn Budget would deliver meaningful, targeted support. While the Chancellor’s decision to fully fund apprenticeships for under-25s in SMEs has...