Valeo and LKQ Academy responds to skills shortage with new training alliance
Workshops are set to benefit from a new strategic partnership between Valeo Service UK and LKQ Academy, equipping technicians with the skills needed to keep...
Rory Sutherland to host The Blend 2026 evening awards dinner
The internationally acclaimed marketing executive, author, and behavioural science expert Rory Sutherland is set to host the evening awards dinner at The Blend 2026, as...
Gov’s self driving vehicle pilots trigger urgent questions on ADAS calibration, fleet work & data access
The Department for Transport has officially opened applications for operators to deploy commercial, passenger-carrying self-driving services across the UK starting later this year. This legislative...
Inside Tolman’s 1600-hour Ford Escort XR3i reimagination
For any tech who has ever skinned a knuckle working on ’80s Blue Oval fastbacks, the Ford Escort XR3i evokes a very specific mix of...
Alex Kersten explains why your workshop needs to get on camera
Think social media is just a distraction for teenage TikTokers and lifestyle influencers? Think again. At the recent Servicesure Conference, prominent automotive content creator Alex...
Showroom discounting drives EV sales spike
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has dropped its latest new vehicle registration figures for May 2026, revealing the strongest performance for the...
Lindleys backs Motor Ombudsman’s part worn tyre campaign
The Motor Ombudsman has officially unveiled its new ‘WORN‑WARN’ tyre safety awareness campaign live at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at the Birmingham NEC....
Garage owner reveals reality of putting down tools and removing himself as workshop bottleneck
Independent garage owners wrestling with the difficult transition from working in the workshop to working on the business are being urged to tune into the...
Why the £1,172 daily downtime figure is your best tool for securing fleet retainers
A white van gets towed into your bay on the back of a recovery truck, and the driver looks completely defeated. They are rarely just...
Latest industry numbers show it’s time to talk about garage burnout
The day-to-day reality of running or working in an independent garage is relentless. Between chasing intermittent electrical faults, keeping up with rapid technological changes, managing...
