MikeRuff, Author at Garage Matters

VLS names oil brands forced to withdraw Stellantis ‘wet belt’ claims ahead of July deadline

MikeRuff19 June, 202623 June, 2026

by MikeRuff19 June, 202623 June, 20263

Independent workshops are being urged to immediately audit their current engine oil inventory after a market-wide investigation by the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) forced...

Valeo expands remanufactured coverage to 22 million additional vehicles

MikeRuff19 June, 202619 June, 2026

by MikeRuff19 June, 202619 June, 20260

Valeo Service UK is expanding its remanufactured rotating electrics and air conditioning offering with the introduction of 105 new references across its starters, alternators and...

HELLA to showcase advanced lighting technology at Road Transport Expo 2026

MikeRuff19 June, 202619 June, 2026

by MikeRuff19 June, 202619 June, 20260

HELLA UK is set to make a strong showing at this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX), exhibiting for the first time as a combined force...

MOT fee debate: Is a £54.85 minimum fee enough?

MikeRuff15 June, 202615 June, 2026

by MikeRuff15 June, 202615 June, 20265

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) recent proposal to introduce a mandatory minimum MOT fee of £54.85 has sparked an active conversation across the UK...

Government considers ZEV mandate review amid industry pressure

MikeRuff15 June, 202615 June, 2026

by MikeRuff15 June, 202615 June, 20260

The UK government is preparing to consult on a potential revision of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, signalling a possible retreat from the current...

TyreSafe marks 20 years of Road Safety Success at annual briefing

MikeRuff15 June, 202615 June, 2026

by MikeRuff15 June, 202615 June, 20260

TyreSafe has celebrated a major milestone this week, gathering over 200 delegates from across the automotive, road safety, enforcement, retail, manufacturing, and government sectors at...

Entries open for The Blend Awards 2026

MikeRuff15 June, 202615 June, 2026

by MikeRuff15 June, 202615 June, 20260

Entries are now officially open for The Blend Awards 2026, giving independent garages and their teams across the UK and Ireland the opportunity to be...

Peer recommendations see Garage Services Online stand out at Garage & Bodyshop Event

MikeRuff12 June, 202629 June, 2026

by MikeRuff12 June, 202629 June, 20260

A surge in word-of-mouth recommendations saw record numbers of independent garage owners flock to the Garage Services Online (GSO) stand at last week’s UK Garage...

ADAS and advanced diagnostics drive record workshop engagement for HELLA at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

MikeRuff11 June, 202611 June, 2026

by MikeRuff11 June, 202611 June, 20260

Following a highly successful appearance at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event last week (3-4 June), HELLA UK has reported record engagement from independent garages...

IAAF calls for mandatory minimum £54.85 MOT fee

MikeRuff10 June, 202611 June, 2026

by MikeRuff10 June, 202611 June, 20265

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is urging the UK Government to introduce a mandatory minimum MOT fee of £54.85 as part of a comprehensive...

VLS names oil brands forced to withdraw Stellantis ‘wet belt’ claims ahead of July deadline

Valeo expands remanufactured coverage to 22 million additional vehicles

HELLA to showcase advanced lighting technology at Road Transport Expo 2026

MOT fee debate: Is a £54.85 minimum fee enough?

Government considers ZEV mandate review amid industry pressure

TyreSafe marks 20 years of Road Safety Success at annual briefing

Entries open for The Blend Awards 2026

Peer recommendations see Garage Services Online stand out at Garage & Bodyshop Event

ADAS and advanced diagnostics drive record workshop engagement for HELLA at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

IAAF calls for mandatory minimum £54.85 MOT fee

Hella Gutmann expands macsRemote team amid rising demand for remote diagnostics

ALLDATA kicks off 2026 Repair Excellence Roadshow at Oldfields Garage

EXCLUSIVE: IAAF Chief explains strategy behind ‘mandatory minimum’ MOT fee

Stagnant MOT fee threatening national testing capacity, warns IGA

Rising booking fees see Wallsend garage end eight-year relationship with booking platforms

Hella Gutmann expands macsRemote team amid rising demand for remote diagnostics

ALLDATA kicks off 2026 Repair Excellence Roadshow at Oldfields Garage

EXCLUSIVE: IAAF Chief explains strategy behind ‘mandatory minimum’ MOT fee

Stagnant MOT fee threatening national testing capacity, warns IGA

Rising booking fees see Wallsend garage end eight-year relationship with booking platforms