Garage Matters readers call for radical MOT reforms
The recent sentencing of two fraudsters involved in a Bristol-based ‘ghost’ MOT scheme has ignited a firestorm of debate across Garage Matters’ social channels. While...
Bristol garage secures £5.6k in automated bookings during first 60 days of RampUp trial
Bristol’s largest multi-manufacturer independent garage, AP Autocare, recently took a bold step to modernise its digital presence, and owner Chris Peacock admits he approached the...
Applications open to speak at The Blend 2026
Applications to speak at The Blend 2026 are now open, ahead of the widely anticipated return of the UK’s premier conference and networking event for...
The apprenticeship bottleneck: Why you need to win over the parents
New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has exposed a massive blind spot in how the aftermarket recruits new talent. The persistent...
ATS Euromaster collapse: 700 garage staff entering the job market
The UK’s garage industry has been rocked by the news that national tyre and maintenance chain ATS Euromaster is winding down its UK operations. As...
ADAS saved 45% of van drivers from crashes last year, data shows
New research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has highlighted just how heavily today’s vehicles are coming to rely on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), with nearly...
Employment law: ‘Safety net’ removed as day one rights & uncapped tribunals loom
For years, employment law has given employers a wide safety net. Problems could be dealt with quietly, probation periods could drift, and difficult decisions could...
Pothole-related breakdowns soar 15%, RAC data shows
New data confirms what technicians are already seeing on the ramps: the UK’s crumbling road network is driving a significant spike in suspension and wheel...
Over a million vehicles on UK roads without valid MOT
New industry data suggests that over 1.2 million vehicles are currently operating on UK roads without a valid MOT, with financial pressures and generational habits...
Laser Tools funds 50 tickets for students at Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference
Laser Tools is donating the cost of 50 tickets to allow students and apprentices to broaden their knowledge at Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference. Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference...
