DVSA announces nationwide ‘Photos at Test’ rollout and major Class 7 EV shift
When the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) drops a comprehensive update on its Matters of Testing blog, it is tempting for time-poor workshop managers...
Beyond the ZEV mandate noise: What June’s record car registrations really mean for independents
If you only read the mainstream press today, you would be forgiven for thinking the UK automotive aftermarket is facing an impending crisis. Following the...
Falken secures OE fitment on all-new Porsche Cayenne Electric: What ‘NG0’ marking means for your workshop
When an Original Equipment (OE) tyre agreement lands on our news desk, it is easy to dismiss it as corporate back-slapping between tyre manufacturers and...
Hella Gutmann expands macsRemote team amid rising demand for remote diagnostics
Hella Gutmann has further strengthened its macsRemote operations with the appointment of Leah Cudone as Remote Diagnostics Technician, significantly increasing the service capacity of its...
Licence to trade? IMI urges next PM to mandate technician qualifications and protect apprenticeships
With political leadership shifting and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham heavily tipped for a move to Westminster, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is...
ALLDATA kicks off 2026 Repair Excellence Roadshow at Oldfields Garage
Following a highly successful run in 2025 across Shaikly Motors and DC Lomas, ALLDATA is officially getting its 2026 Repair Excellence Event roadshow underway. The...
EXCLUSIVE: IAAF Chief explains strategy behind ‘mandatory minimum’ MOT fee
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) proposal to turn the current maximum MOT fee cap into a legally mandated floor has triggered widespread debate across...
Stagnant MOT fee threatening national testing capacity, warns IGA
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has intensified pressure on government to review the statutory MOT fee cap for class 4, 5, and 7 vehicles, which...
Rising booking fees see Wallsend garage end eight-year relationship with booking platforms
Independent garage owners across the UK are increasingly reassessing the long-term cost of third-party booking platforms, as concerns grow over rising commission charges and the...
Heatwave sees spike in vehicle breakdowns, RAC data shows
A dramatic spike in summer breakdowns has exposed widespread deferred vehicle maintenance across the UK, presenting an immediate influx of diagnostic and repair work for...
