2025 new car boom highlights reality behind EV mandate
The UK new car market has broken the two-million-registration barrier for the first time since the pandemic, but beneath the headline growth lies a widening...
Commission-free booking tool RampUp secures CAT Innovation shortlist
A pioneering digital solution to help independent garages break free from commission-based booking platforms has been shortlisted for a major industry award, just months after...
Garages given breathing space as Employment Rights Act 2025 looms
Independent garages have been given a window to prepare for sweeping changes to employment law as the Employment Rights Act 2025 comes into effect. While...
Trade tensions, EV targets and fragile recovery: what Professor David Bailey’s warning means for UK garages
Speaking at last month’s 2025 IAAF Conference, automotive economist Professor David Bailey delivered a sobering assessment of the forces reshaping the UK automotive landscape. While...
Golf GTI turns 50 as anniversary celebrations and first electric GTI begin
January 2026 marks a major milestone for one of the most influential cars in automotive history. The Volkswagen Golf GTI turns 50 this year, with...
Independent garages poised for major fleet opportunities in 2026
Tim Guidotti, director of Midlands-based Ferdotti Motor Services, founder of The Fleet Guy, and a recognised innovator in fleet work management, delivered a compelling presentation...
Schaeffler REPXPERT takes Wrenches & Wisdom campaign to Williams Garage
For its final episode of 2025, the Schaeffler team visited the award-winning Williams Garage in Winchester, to speak to some apprentices and deliver product training....
Burnout or bounce back? Why ‘mental toughness’ is your most vital tool for 2026
The parts are late, the customer is complaining, and the pressure is relentless. World Rally driver Penny Mallory explains why independent garages don’t just need...
Mixed messages and tax fears ‘putting brakes” on EV switch, AA warns
Political uncertainty and potential new taxes are causing drivers to retreat to petrol and diesel, creating a “climate of confusion” that independent garages will likely...
Massive ‘no reserve’ workshop memorabilia collection set for auction
From rare enamel signs to legendary Vincents, the Ron Haigh Collection offers independent garages a unique chance to acquire museum-quality heritage items. For many independent...
