Independent garages learn to beat main dealers at The Blend 2025
Independent garage owners can compete directly with main dealers, even without a massive marketing budget, attendees at The Blend 2025 were told. In a packed...
New government consultation could redefine automotive training
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the UK Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and the launch of a consultation on...
The Blend 2025 draws 500+ attendees and raises £44,000 for Ben
The Blend 2025 concluded in a whirlwind of innovation, connection, and generosity, drawing record-breaking attendance and energising garages from across the UK and Ireland with...
Hella Gutmann expands ADAS coverage to 2025’s most popular van
Hella Gutmann has expanded coverage on its range of advanced driver assistance (ADAS) equipment to include the latest Ford Transit Custom, ensuring workshops can carry...
IMI calls for urgent investment in automotive workforce ahead of budget
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has sounded the alarm on the state of the UK’s automotive workforce outside factory gates, calling for urgent...
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....
