Garage Matters: Independent Garage News and Events

Garage Services Online tech protects workshops from the margin-killing ‘generic quote trap’

MikeRuff12 February, 202612 February, 2026

by MikeRuff12 February, 202612 February, 20260

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

Event news

Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference names Ben as its nominated charity

MikeRuff10 February, 202610 February, 2026

by MikeRuff10 February, 202610 February, 20260

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

Motoring

Volkswagen Group reaches five million electric drive unit milestone

MikeRuff9 February, 20269 February, 2026

by MikeRuff9 February, 20269 February, 20260

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

Garage management

Ford, JLR and Toyota among 19 brands committed to UK SERMI

MikeRuff6 February, 20266 February, 2026

by MikeRuff6 February, 20266 February, 20260

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

Motoring

New car market hits post-pandemic high, but PHEV surge signals rising workshop complexity

MikeRuff5 February, 20266 February, 2026

by MikeRuff5 February, 20266 February, 20260

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

MOT

DVSA “ghost” crackdown: fraudsters sentenced as agency trials mandatory photos

MikeRuff4 February, 20266 February, 2026

by MikeRuff4 February, 20266 February, 20260

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

Garage management

SERMI to go live April 1st, IGA confirms

MikeRuff2 February, 20266 February, 2026

by MikeRuff2 February, 20266 February, 20260

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

Event news

GSF TechFest expands to three venues for 2026

MikeRuff29 January, 202629 January, 2026

by MikeRuff29 January, 202629 January, 20260

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

Motoring

EV infrastructure and repair capability improving but consumer trust lags

MikeRuff29 January, 20266 February, 2026

by MikeRuff29 January, 20266 February, 20260

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),

Motoring

UK vehicle production plunges 15.5% in “toughest year in a generation”

MikeRuff29 January, 202629 January, 2026

by MikeRuff29 January, 202629 January, 20260

UK vehicle production fell by -15.5% in 2025, marking what the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called the “toughest year in a

Garage Services Online tech protects workshops from the margin-killing ‘generic quote trap’

Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference names Ben as its nominated charity

Volkswagen Group reaches five million electric drive unit milestone

Ford, JLR and Toyota among 19 brands committed to UK SERMI

New car market hits post-pandemic high, but PHEV surge signals rising workshop complexity

DVSA “ghost” crackdown: fraudsters sentenced as agency trials mandatory photos

SERMI to go live April 1st, IGA confirms

GSF TechFest expands to three venues for 2026

EV infrastructure and repair capability improving but consumer trust lags

UK vehicle production plunges 15.5% in “toughest year in a generation”

Valeo urges workshops to stop “binning” loyalty points and unlock hidden value

What the DfT driverless vehicle consultation means for your future bays

Why fragmented dealer booking systems are handing an advantage to independents

IGA announces 2027 date for British Independent Garage Awards

VLS names oil brands forced to withdraw Stellantis ‘wet belt’ claims ahead...

Valeo urges workshops to stop “binning” loyalty points and unlock hidden value

What the DfT driverless vehicle consultation means for your future bays

Why fragmented dealer booking systems are handing an advantage to independents

IGA announces 2027 date for British Independent Garage Awards

VLS names oil brands forced to withdraw Stellantis ‘wet belt’ claims ahead of July deadline