The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) proposal to turn the current maximum MOT fee cap into a legally mandated floor has triggered widespread debate across...
The future rollout of self-driving vehicles across the UK moved a step closer last week (17 June), as the government launched a public consultation on...
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is urging the UK Government to introduce a mandatory minimum MOT fee of £54.85 as part of a comprehensive...
The corporate analysts and mainstream press have just released their verdict on the first quarter of 2026: the UK used car market is “flat.” According...
Let’s talk about the consumer press, again. This week, Auto Express dropped a headline designed to grab attention and drive clicks: ‘Local garage doomed: spiraling...
With the Top Awards 15 May deadline for entries fast approaching, organisers are issuing a call to independent garages, technicians and apprentices across the UK:...
The independent aftermarket is constantly urged to raise its standards, invest in training, and adhere strictly to the law. Yet, a quick glance at online...
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has issued a stinging rebuke of the recent Carly mystery shop investigation, defending the UK’s independent garages against allegations...
UPDATE (25/03/2026 at 8:37pm): Following the publication of this article, Garage Matters put our questions directly to Carly to challenge their £110 pricing methodology and...
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...
