Spring statement leaves independent garages out in cold, IGA warns
The Chancellor has delivered the Spring Statement, but for the UK’s independent garage industry, it was largely a case of “move along, nothing to see...
Three legal steps to evict abandoned vehicles from your workshop
Workshop floor space is a premium asset. Yet, an operational headache that many business owners will inevitably face at some point is the abandoned vehicle....
SERMI to bring strict security checks and ‘digital passport’ to UK workshops from April
With the 1st April SERMI launch date just around the corner, the UK automotive aftermarket is about to experience a major shift in how security-related...
Top Awards 2026 celebrates women’s excellence ahead of International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day (8 March), the Top Awards is calling on women in the trade to step into the spotlight and be recognised for...
Schaeffler wins CAT Supplier of the Year Award
Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions UK Limited has won the CAT Supplier of the Year award. The CAT Awards remain one of the aftermarket’s most prestigious...
Skoda invests €205 in new battery systems assembly hall
Skoda Auto has officially cemented its position as the heavyweight of Volkswagen Group’s electric future, pouring €205 million into a massive expansion of its battery...
Garage Services Online wins CAT Innovation Award for RampUp booking widget
Garage Services Online has won the highly coveted Innovation Award at the 2026 Car Aftermarket Trader (CAT) Awards for its standalone booking system, RampUp. The...
Valeo brings true OE hybrid wiper technology to the aftermarket
Valeo Service UK is helping the aftermarket capitalise on the fast-growing hybrid wiper segment by offering a direct, exact-match replacement that meets original equipment (OE)...
Garage Hive integrates with Dingbro to streamline parts ordering for Scottish garages
Community-led garage management system, Garage Hive, has announced a new integration with Dingbro, Scotland’s largest independent motor factoring group. The integration allows users to seamlessly...
Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference tickets going fast
After an incredibly successful first event in 2024, Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference is returning on 14th May 2026 With ticket sales only going live just weeks...
