Entries now open for Top Awards 2026
The search for the UK’s most talented garages, vehicle technicians and apprentices is under way, with organisers confirming that entries for the Top Awards 2026
Garage Services Online tech protects workshops from the margin-killing ‘generic quote trap’
Independent garage owners are being warned that generic online booking tools could be costing them thousands in lost margin by failing to account for the
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference names Ben as its nominated charity
Schaeffler has announced that it will be raising funds for automotive industry charity, Ben, at its REPXPERT Conference in May After fantastic reviews for the
Volkswagen Group reaches five million electric drive unit milestone
The Volkswagen Group has produced its five-millionth electric drive unit, a milestone that signals the sheer scale of the electric vehicle (EV) parc now heading
Ford, JLR and Toyota among 19 brands committed to UK SERMI
Just days after confirming the 1st April go-live date for SERMI in the UK, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced an “overwhelmingly positive” response
New car market hits post-pandemic high, but PHEV surge signals rising workshop complexity
The UK new car market has recorded its strongest start to a year since 2020, but behind the headline growth lies a dramatic shift in
DVSA “ghost” crackdown: fraudsters sentenced as agency trials mandatory photos
The DVSA has sent a stark warning to the minority of rogue testers undermining the industry’s reputation, successfully prosecuting two men for a lucrative “Ghost
SERMI to go live April 1st, IGA confirms
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed that the European SERMI scheme will officially go live in the UK on 1st April, a date described
GSF TechFest expands to three venues for 2026
GSF Car Parts has announced its biggest year yet for TechFest, confirming that the popular garage technology festival will expand to three major UK venues
EV infrastructure and repair capability improving but consumer trust lags
A significant disconnect has emerged between consumer perception and roadside reality. While nearly half of UK drivers fear being stranded by an electric vehicle (EV),
