Schaeffler announces line-up for REPXPERT Conference breakout rooms
Bringing back one of its most popular features of its last REPXPERT Conference, Schaeffler has announced the presenters for its afternoon breakout sessions. Included in...
The Blend 2026 appoints Speakers Coach to support first-time and returning presenters
The Blend 2026 is stepping up its support for speakers, appointing communications expert Tina Parker of Tone Communications to help garage owners share their stories...
Watch: Hella Gutmann ADAS investment pays off for Harrogate garage
Independent garages considering investment in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can unlock significant new revenue streams, according to Carmaster Garage in Harrogate, where early adoption...
Emtec Nottingham College scoops IMI’s ‘Championing Inclusion’ Award 2026
Emtec Nottingham College has been named winner of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Championing Inclusion in Automotive Award 2026 for its transformative Apprentice...
HELLA to bring latest diagnostics, ADAS calibration and EV tech to UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Garage owners and technicians will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest advances in diagnostics, ADAS calibration and EV testing when HELLA takes...
Why independent garages should avoid the discount trap
The automotive sector currently stands at a pivotal moment. Caught between a rising cost base, including increases in minimum wage and overhead inflation, and a...
IGA welcomes continued funding for Anti-Counterfeit Police Unit
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has officially welcomed the Intellectual Property Office’s (IPO) decision to extend funding for the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU),...
LKQ Euro Car Parts secures RAC supply deal until 2031
LKQ Euro Car Parts has officially extended its partnership with the RAC, securing its position as the primary supplier of batteries and components until at...
Schaeffler launches AI-assisted ‘PartFinder’
Schaeffler has officially launched PartFinder, a new, free, AI-assisted online enquiry tool designed to speed up part identification for garages, factors, and distributors. The tool...
Garage owners urged to step outside the workshop in latest Blend Podcast
Independent garage owners ‘too busy’ to attend industry events are being urged to rethink their approach to business in the latest episode of The Blend...
