If you only read the mainstream press today, you would be forgiven for thinking the UK automotive aftermarket is facing an impending crisis. Following the...
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...
