IGA launches dedicated insurance service for the motor trade
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has launched RMI Insurance Services, a new, wholly owned insurance broker created exclusively for the automotive sector. The move aims...
DVSA proposes first MOT increase for Class 7 vehicles since 2010 – but what about other classes?
For the first time since 2010, the DVSA is consulting on raising the maximum service charges that authorised testing facilities (ATFs) for Class 7 vehicles...
Free clutch inspection training from Valeo helps technicians avoid slippage and premature failure
Valeo Service UK is helping garages and vehicle technicians sharpen their skills with a free training module on clutch inspection, now available via the Valeo...
Ben’s ‘Race Across Britain’ to return in 2026
After a successful debut in 2024 that raised £100,000, the automotive industry charity Ben is gearing up to launch the second Race Across Britain in...
Garages urged to back Tyre Safety Month
This October, Tyre Safety Month returns for its 20th year, led by TyreSafe, the UK’s only charity dedicated to tyre safety. The 2025 theme, “Under...
The Blend Podcast talks garage business benchmarking
In the latest episode of The Blend Podcast, Oldfields Garage Managing Director Tim Benson shares how entering awards can help independent garages benchmark performance, boost...
Specialist recommissions legendary Group B icons for the road
UK specialist Tolman Engineering is breathing new life into some of the most iconic Group B homologation specials, helping enthusiasts enjoy these legendary cars as...
Ben Steps in to support workers affected by JLR cyber attack
The automotive sector is reeling from the ongoing cyber attack that has forced Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to halt production across its three UK manufacturing...
On The Ramp: Inside Lindley Auto Centres’ bold expansion strategy
In this episode of On The Ramp, hosts Alex Lindley and Nathan Taylor pull back the curtain on the business strategy behind Lindley Auto Centres’...
IAAF presses for SERMI to be mandatory in UK
The UK independent garage sector is edging closer to long-awaited access to critical security-related vehicle data, with the Independent Garage Association (IGA) recently confirming that...
