MikeRuff, Author at Garage Matters

Garage Services Online backs CCPC crackdown on unfair restrictions against independents

MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 20250

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Ireland has issued a warning to the motor industry following reports that consumers are being discouraged from...

Delphi Academy powers-up hydrogen training with Toyota Mirai investment

MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 20250

Delphi Academy has reinforced its position as a leader in vehicle technician training with the addition of a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai to its fleet of...

The Blend 2025 invites garages to summit Snowdon this October for charity hike

MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 20250

Garages across the UK and Ireland are once again invited to lace up their boots for The Blend Social Hike 2025, this time tackling one...

Oldfields Garage leads aftermarket support of local Young Drivers Experience

MikeRuff11 August, 202511 August, 2025

by MikeRuff11 August, 202511 August, 20250

Leominster-based Oldfields Garage is once again uniting the UK’s automotive aftermarket in support of the ELY Memorial Fund’s annual Young Driver Experience, taking place from...

Valeo issues air con advice as distributors and garages face seasonal spike

MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 20250

Following the UK’s third heatwave of 2025, vehicle air conditioning (AC) systems are coming under increased strain. In response, Valeo is calling on distributors to...

Ben and Top Awards partner to raise health and wellbeing standards in garages

MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 20250

Garage staff wellbeing is under the spotlight at this year’s Top Awards, with a dedicated award designed to recognise workshops that prioritise the mental and...

Blend Podcast sets stage for powerful panel on garage and family life

MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 20250

As anticipation builds for The Blend’s independent garage conference this October, a group of leading women in the garage industry are preparing to take to...

Hella Gutmann boosts regional garage support with new appointment

MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 20250

Hella Gutmann has further expanded its UK workshop equipment team with the appointment of diagnostic expert Glenn Hopkins, reinforcing its commitment to supporting independent garages...

Garage Services Online to share lead generation expertise at GSF TechFest London

MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 20250

Garage Services Online is heading to GSF TechFest London on Thursday 18 September 2025, for the grand finale in this year’s TechFest series. The high-energy...

INEOS expands UK retail and servicing network

MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 2025

by MikeRuff11 August, 202519 August, 20250

INEOS Automotive is enhancing its UK retail and aftersales network as part of a strategic shift to a franchise model, designed to better support new...

Garage Services Online backs CCPC crackdown on unfair restrictions against independents

Delphi Academy powers-up hydrogen training with Toyota Mirai investment

The Blend 2025 invites garages to summit Snowdon this October for charity hike

Oldfields Garage leads aftermarket support of local Young Drivers Experience

Valeo issues air con advice as distributors and garages face seasonal spike

Ben and Top Awards partner to raise health and wellbeing standards in garages

Blend Podcast sets stage for powerful panel on garage and family life

Hella Gutmann boosts regional garage support with new appointment

Garage Services Online to share lead generation expertise at GSF TechFest London

INEOS expands UK retail and servicing network

Hella Gutmann expands macsRemote team amid rising demand for remote diagnostics

ALLDATA kicks off 2026 Repair Excellence Roadshow at Oldfields Garage

EXCLUSIVE: IAAF Chief explains strategy behind ‘mandatory minimum’ MOT fee

Stagnant MOT fee threatening national testing capacity, warns IGA

Rising booking fees see Wallsend garage end eight-year relationship with booking platforms

Hella Gutmann expands macsRemote team amid rising demand for remote diagnostics

ALLDATA kicks off 2026 Repair Excellence Roadshow at Oldfields Garage

EXCLUSIVE: IAAF Chief explains strategy behind ‘mandatory minimum’ MOT fee

Stagnant MOT fee threatening national testing capacity, warns IGA

Rising booking fees see Wallsend garage end eight-year relationship with booking platforms