MikeRuff, Author at Garage Matters

Garage awards aren’t just about winning, they’re about learning says Tim Benson at The Blend

MikeRuff23 October, 202523 October, 2025

by MikeRuff23 October, 202523 October, 20250

Tim Benson, Managing Director at the multi-award-winning Oldfields Garage and founder of Oldfields Automotive Consulting, shared powerful insights into how recognition can drive improvement and...

Independent garages learn to beat main dealers at The Blend 2025

MikeRuff23 October, 202527 October, 2025

by MikeRuff23 October, 202527 October, 20250

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

MikeRuff22 October, 202522 October, 2025

by MikeRuff22 October, 202522 October, 20250

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

MikeRuff22 October, 202522 October, 2025

by MikeRuff22 October, 202522 October, 20250

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

MikeRuff22 October, 202522 October, 2025

by MikeRuff22 October, 202522 October, 20250

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

MikeRuff20 October, 202520 October, 2025

by MikeRuff20 October, 202520 October, 20250

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

MikeRuff17 October, 202520 October, 2025

by MikeRuff17 October, 202520 October, 20250

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

MikeRuff17 October, 202517 October, 2025

by MikeRuff17 October, 202517 October, 20250

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

MikeRuff17 October, 202517 October, 2025

by MikeRuff17 October, 202517 October, 20252

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

MikeRuff16 October, 202516 October, 2025

by MikeRuff16 October, 202516 October, 20252

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...

Garage awards aren’t just about winning, they’re about learning says Tim Benson at The Blend

Independent garages learn to beat main dealers at The Blend 2025

New government consultation could redefine automotive training

The Blend 2025 draws 500+ attendees and raises £44,000 for Ben

Hella Gutmann expands ADAS coverage to 2025’s most popular van

IMI calls for urgent investment in automotive workforce ahead of budget

Average UK car age nears 10 years old: what it means for workshops

Plans underway for 2026 return of Irish Garage Business Growth Event

MOT fee review: garages call for fair, fixed, and sustainable pricing

DfT to review MOT test fee following IGA pressure

UK’s Top Garages, Technicians and Apprentices shine at 2025 Top Awards

Garage Services Online urges Top Awards finalists to showcase skills and recognition...

Delphi Academy hosts UK’s leading talent for final rounds of 2025 Top...

Garage Hive spotlights operational excellence at 2025 Top Awards

IGA membership surges 22% in 2025

UK’s Top Garages, Technicians and Apprentices shine at 2025 Top Awards

Garage Services Online urges Top Awards finalists to showcase skills and recognition online

Delphi Academy hosts UK’s leading talent for final rounds of 2025 Top Awards

Garage Hive spotlights operational excellence at 2025 Top Awards

IGA membership surges 22% in 2025