ClickMechanic helps mobile mechanic make the jump to workshop owner
A Newmarket-based mobile mechanic who built his business into a £197,000-a-year operation is on course to double annual turnover after converting a £300,000 private race...
The Blend Awards 2026 finalists revealed as anticipation builds for Birmingham conference
The finalists for The Blend Awards 2026 have been officially revealed, with some of the UK’s leading independent workshops and garage professionals now in the...
Castrol Award-winner unlocks new demand for specialist repair work
A specialist glow plug removal service that had barely been used in three years has become a regular source of new enquiries for Leeds-based Pro-Tech...
GSO to showcase latest in digital lead generation at The Blend 2026
Garage Services Online (GSO) has confirmed its sponsorship of The Blend 2026, backing the UK and Ireland’s leading workshop conference and networking event as garage...
The Blend 2026 announces sponsor line-up ahead of October event
Independent garage conference and networking event The Blend has revealed a powerhouse line-up of sponsors ahead of its return on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at...
Top Technician semi-finalists announced as UK’s leading diagnostic talent prepares for live challenges
The Top Awards has officially revealed the 10 technicians who have secured their places in the live semi-finals of Top Technician, with independent workshops and...
What BYD’s pedal box recall tells technicians about Chinese EV durability
Western automotive headlines covering emerging Chinese electric vehicle brands are almost universally obsessed with software architectures, high-voltage battery chemistry, and rapid touchscreen response times. Yet...
Schaeffler targets platform expansion as Kian Patel steps up to lead UK REPXPERT
Schaeffler has announced plans to expand the features and functionality of its REPXPERT workshop portal, appointing Kian Patel as its new Platform Business Development Specialist...
Continental adds 650+ large sizes as 18-inch-plus becomes the norm
Continental has confirmed a massive expansion of its ultra-high-performance (UHP) range, planning to introduce more than 650 new tyre sizes measuring 18 inches and above...
Allianz returns as headline sponsor for British Independent Garage Awards 2027
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed that Allianz will return as headline sponsor for the British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards 2027. Regarded as a...
