Ford, JLR and Toyota among 19 brands committed to UK SERMI
Just days after confirming the 1st April go-live date for SERMI in the UK, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced an “overwhelmingly positive” response...
New car market hits post-pandemic high, but PHEV surge signals rising workshop complexity
The UK new car market has recorded its strongest start to a year since 2020, but behind the headline growth lies a dramatic shift in...
DVSA “ghost” crackdown: fraudsters sentenced as agency trials mandatory photos
The DVSA has sent a stark warning to the minority of rogue testers undermining the industry’s reputation, successfully prosecuting two men for a lucrative “Ghost...
SERMI to go live April 1st, IGA confirms
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed that the European SERMI scheme will officially go live in the UK on 1st April, a date described...
GSF TechFest expands to three venues for 2026
GSF Car Parts has announced its biggest year yet for TechFest, confirming that the popular garage technology festival will expand to three major UK venues...
EV infrastructure and repair capability improving but consumer trust lags
A significant disconnect has emerged between consumer perception and roadside reality. While nearly half of UK drivers fear being stranded by an electric vehicle (EV),...
UK vehicle production plunges 15.5% in “toughest year in a generation”
UK vehicle production fell by -15.5% in 2025, marking what the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called the “toughest year in a...
ELTA Automotive acquires cooling specialist to boost thermal management offering
ELTA Automotive has announced the acquisition of Tamworth-based Cooling Components Limited, a move that adds the respected Serck Automotive brand to its growing portfolio and...
What is SERMI? Everything independent garages need to know
Last updated: 06 February at 1:57 PM For decades, the independent garage has fought a quiet war for the “right to repair.” The likes of...
Top Awards 2026 dates confirmed as industry gears up for February launch
Preparations are underway for the return of the UK’s most prestigious garage competition, with the organisers of the Top Awards today confirming that the 2026...
