Manual car options plummet 66% as carmakers pivot to automatic-only lineups
The number of new cars available with a manual gearbox has plummeted by 66% over the past decade, leaving independent workshops facing an inevitable long-term...
Garage Services Online highlights lead-generation strategies at Servicesure Conference
Garage Services Online (GSO) connected with independent garage owners from across the UK at the Servicesure Conference 2026 on Thursday 26 March, showcasing how workshops...
Valeo upgrades support for workshops, distributors and drivers
Valeo Service has taken aftermarket support to the next level with the launch of its new omnichannel Help Centre, designed to help distributors and workshops...
EXCLUSIVE: Carly backtracks on £110 “rip-off repair” myth
When consumer diagnostics firm Carly released a nationwide mystery shop claiming drivers were being charged up to five times the “expected standard” of £110 for...
Mainstream media’s lazy attack on garages: Why latest “rip-off” report is flawed
UPDATE (25/03/2026 at 8:37pm): Following the publication of this article, Garage Matters put our questions directly to Carly to challenge their £110 pricing methodology and...
Technical first look: All-new 800V BMW i3
The traditional fuse box is dead, the battery is now the chassis floor, and friction brakes are officially a backup system. Here is what the...
Mercedes-Benz is latest to join SERMI with 22 brands now committed
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed that Mercedes-Benz has officially committed to the SERMI scheme, bringing the total number of participating vehicle manufacturers in...
Schaeffler launches vlog series ahead of May’s REPXPERT Conference
With less than two months to go until the highly anticipated REPXPERT Conference on 14th May, Schaeffler has officially launched a new Vlog series to...
Michelin unveils new ‘Energy’ tyre ranges to tackle EV efficiency challenge
Michelin has officially launched the MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy and MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 energy, two new summer tyre ranges specifically engineered to meet the...
Garage Hive and Garage Vitals to host SERMI webinar for independent garages
Garage Hive, the community-driven garage management system, is next week partnering with Garage Vitals, a specialist supporting independent garages with vehicle software and security insights,...
