Mike Ruff, Author at Garage Matters

New GSO client lead aims to take garage support beyond websites

Mike Ruff16 September, 202616 September, 2026

by Mike Ruff16 September, 202616 September, 20260

Leading digital marketing specialist, Garage Services Online (GSO) has appointed Danny Huscroft to head up client relationships, strengthening its commitment to helping independent garages maximise...

ClickMechanic expands parts availability with GSF Car Parts integration

Mike Ruff15 September, 202615 September, 2026

by Mike Ruff15 September, 202615 September, 20260

ClickMechanic, the UK’s online booking platform connecting vehicle owners with vetted mobile mechanics and garages, has expanded its parts supply with the integration of GSF...

The Blend 2026 heading for another sell-out as final tickets remain for Rory Sutherland-headlined event

Mike Ruff15 September, 202615 September, 2026

by Mike Ruff15 September, 202615 September, 20260

The Blend 2026 is heading towards another sell-out, with only a limited number of tickets remaining for the independent garage conference and networking event, which...

DVSA withdraws 288 MOT testers as annual enforcement figures fall

Mike Ruff14 September, 202614 September, 2026

by Mike Ruff14 September, 202614 September, 20260

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) withdrew the authorisation of 288 MOT testers across Great Britain during 2025/26, according to the agency’s latest annual...

IMI presses Chancellor for SME skills funding and short-course flexibility ahead of Autumn Budget

Mike Ruff14 September, 202614 September, 2026

by Mike Ruff14 September, 202614 September, 20260

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has submitted its formal representation to HM Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28th October 2026, warning...

Ben launches free neurodiversity training to tackle workshop communication and staff retention

Mike Ruff14 September, 202614 September, 2026

by Mike Ruff14 September, 202614 September, 20260

Around one in seven automotive workers identifies as neurodivergent, according to recent survey data from industry charity Ben. In a typical independent workshop, that means...

Philippe Vienney leaves Management Board of FORVIA HELLA

Mike Ruff14 September, 202614 September, 2026

by Mike Ruff14 September, 202614 September, 20260

The current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the international automotive supplier HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (“FORVIA HELLA”), Philippe Vienney, is leaving the Management Board....

Schaeffler to unite LuK, INA, and FAG under single global brand identity

Mike Ruff11 September, 202614 September, 2026

by Mike Ruff11 September, 202614 September, 20260

Starting in the second quarter of 2027, global component manufacturer Schaeffler will begin phasing out its standalone product branding across the automotive aftermarket. Established workshop...

DVSA Q&A and hands-on diagnostics to headline IGA’s upcoming Runcorn event

Mike Ruff10 September, 202614 September, 2026

by Mike Ruff10 September, 202614 September, 20260

Independent garage owners and technicians heading to the north of England next month will have direct access to DVSA officials, live technical demonstrations, and electrified...

Garage Hive founder reveals how AI agents could transform independent workshops

Mike Ruff10 September, 202610 September, 2026

by Mike Ruff10 September, 202610 September, 20260

Autonomous AI agents can now take on some of the most time-consuming front-of-house tasks in independent garages, from handling customer enquiries and routine quotes to...

New GSO client lead aims to take garage support beyond websites

ClickMechanic expands parts availability with GSF Car Parts integration

The Blend 2026 heading for another sell-out as final tickets remain for Rory Sutherland-headlined event

DVSA withdraws 288 MOT testers as annual enforcement figures fall

IMI presses Chancellor for SME skills funding and short-course flexibility ahead of Autumn Budget

Ben launches free neurodiversity training to tackle workshop communication and staff retention

Philippe Vienney leaves Management Board of FORVIA HELLA

Schaeffler to unite LuK, INA, and FAG under single global brand identity

DVSA Q&A and hands-on diagnostics to headline IGA’s upcoming Runcorn event

Garage Hive founder reveals how AI agents could transform independent workshops

Hella Gutmann encourages garages to attend 2026 Top Awards finals

The Blend 2026 sells out as demand sees tickets snapped up ahead...

ClickMechanic calls on independent repairers to fight back against unfair perceptions

Top Technician contenders prepare for five tests against the clock

IGA confronts DfT over frozen MOT fee cap

Hella Gutmann encourages garages to attend 2026 Top Awards finals

The Blend 2026 sells out as demand sees tickets snapped up ahead of Birmingham conference

ClickMechanic calls on independent repairers to fight back against unfair perceptions

Top Technician contenders prepare for five tests against the clock

IGA confronts DfT over frozen MOT fee cap