MikeRuff, Author at Garage Matters

£19m EV training hub set to deliver 650 new technicians to the trade

MikeRuff26 April, 202627 April, 2026

by MikeRuff26 April, 202627 April, 20260

A massive £19 million investment in a state-of-the-art automotive college has signalled a major boost for the independent aftermarket’s future talent pipeline, specifically targeting the...

Valeo recognised for progress in gender diversity at 2026 automotive awards

MikeRuff21 April, 202621 April, 2026

by MikeRuff21 April, 202621 April, 20260

Valeo Service UK is celebrating the Group’s continued commitment to gender diversity after securing second place in the “Best Progress” category at the 2026 Gender...

‘It’s okay not to be all right’, says Edward Cockill in latest episode of The Blend Podcast

MikeRuff17 April, 202617 April, 2026

by MikeRuff17 April, 202617 April, 20260

Independent garage owners are being encouraged to listen to the latest episode of The Blend Podcast, where Edward Cockill of Uckfield Motor Services delivers an...

Less than a month to enter garage industry’s most sought-after awards

MikeRuff16 April, 202616 April, 2026

by MikeRuff16 April, 202616 April, 20260

With the Top Awards 15 May deadline for entries fast approaching, organisers are issuing a call to independent garages, technicians and apprentices across the UK:...

4,000 ‘illegal’ £35 ‘fake cats’ flood aftermarket

MikeRuff15 April, 202615 April, 2026

by MikeRuff15 April, 202615 April, 20263

The independent aftermarket is constantly urged to raise its standards, invest in training, and adhere strictly to the law. Yet, a quick glance at online...

Northern Ireland workshop turns Garage Hive data into £500k growth in just one year

MikeRuff14 April, 202614 April, 2026

by MikeRuff14 April, 202614 April, 20260

For growing independent garages, managing multiple sites and an expanding team can quickly expose weaknesses in existing systems. MJS Garage Services, a multi-make service, repair,...

Tolman unveils 740-hour Honda Integra Type R restomod

MikeRuff13 April, 202613 April, 2026

by MikeRuff13 April, 202613 April, 20260

Specialists at Warwickshire-based Tolman have revealed their first bespoke project of 2026, a sympathetically restored Honda Integra Type R (DC2) engineered to sit alongside a...

Oak Group breaks into retail with landmark ETB acquisition

MikeRuff10 April, 202613 April, 2026

by MikeRuff10 April, 202613 April, 20260

Wholesale giant Oak Group Holdings has reshaped its business model for 2026, moving into the retail sector for the first time in its 45-year history...

Garage Services Online to showcase digital tools driving workshop growth at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

MikeRuff10 April, 202610 April, 2026

by MikeRuff10 April, 202610 April, 20260

Independent garage owners across the UK will get a firsthand look at the digital tools driving workshop growth when Garage Services Online (GSO) exhibits at...

Early bird tickets go on sale for The Blend 2026

MikeRuff10 April, 202610 April, 2026

by MikeRuff10 April, 202610 April, 20260

Tickets for The Blend 2026 are now on sale, as the UK and Ireland’s leading conference and networking event for independent garage owners prepares to...

£19m EV training hub set to deliver 650 new technicians to the trade

Valeo recognised for progress in gender diversity at 2026 automotive awards

‘It’s okay not to be all right’, says Edward Cockill in latest episode of The Blend Podcast

Less than a month to enter garage industry’s most sought-after awards

4,000 ‘illegal’ £35 ‘fake cats’ flood aftermarket

Northern Ireland workshop turns Garage Hive data into £500k growth in just one year

Tolman unveils 740-hour Honda Integra Type R restomod

Oak Group breaks into retail with landmark ETB acquisition

Garage Services Online to showcase digital tools driving workshop growth at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

Early bird tickets go on sale for The Blend 2026

IMI pushes government to legally require TechSafe standards

Heavy electric vans escape HGV testing in major win for Class 7...

Software and classic cars signal split future, Automechanika Frankfurt press briefing suggests

HELLA announces first-time Top Awards sponsorship to champion future talent and raise...

Mechanic Mindset: Top Technician finalists share Top Awards competition experiences

IMI pushes government to legally require TechSafe standards

Heavy electric vans escape HGV testing in major win for Class 7 testing stations

Software and classic cars signal split future, Automechanika Frankfurt press briefing suggests

HELLA announces first-time Top Awards sponsorship to champion future talent and raise funds for Ben

Mechanic Mindset: Top Technician finalists share Top Awards competition experiences