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ADAS and advanced diagnostics drive record workshop engagement for HELLA at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

Mike Ruff11 June, 202611 June, 2026

by Mike Ruff11 June, 202611 June, 20260

Following a highly successful appearance at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event last week (3-4 June), HELLA UK has reported record engagement from independent garages

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IAAF calls for mandatory minimum £54.85 MOT fee

Mike Ruff10 June, 202611 June, 2026

by Mike Ruff10 June, 202611 June, 20266

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

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RMS Diagnostics: Aftermarket accessory faults disable Ford Focus LIN bus network

Jack Corbett10 June, 202612 June, 2026

by Jack Corbett10 June, 202612 June, 20260

A faulty aftermarket wind deflector can trigger a cascade of electrical failures that cripple a vehicle’s communication network, it seems. Bob Shervill demonstrates how this

Training

Valeo and LKQ Academy responds to skills shortage with new training alliance

Mike Ruff9 June, 20269 June, 2026

by Mike Ruff9 June, 20269 June, 20260

Workshops are set to benefit from a new strategic partnership between Valeo Service UK and LKQ Academy, equipping technicians with the skills needed to keep

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Rory Sutherland to host The Blend 2026 evening awards dinner

Mike Ruff9 June, 20269 June, 2026

by Mike Ruff9 June, 20269 June, 20260

The internationally acclaimed marketing executive, author, and behavioural science expert Rory Sutherland is set to host the evening awards dinner at The Blend 2026, as

Garage management

Gov’s self driving vehicle pilots trigger urgent questions on ADAS calibration, fleet work & data access

Mike Ruff8 June, 20268 June, 2026

by Mike Ruff8 June, 20268 June, 20260

The Department for Transport has officially opened applications for operators to deploy commercial, passenger-carrying self-driving services across the UK starting later this year. This legislative

Features Technical

Inside Tolman’s 1600-hour Ford Escort XR3i reimagination

Mike Ruff8 June, 20268 June, 2026

by Mike Ruff8 June, 20268 June, 20260

For any tech who has ever skinned a knuckle working on ’80s Blue Oval fastbacks, the Ford Escort XR3i evokes a very specific mix of

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On The Ramp podcast: Phil Brookes outlines ‘marginal gains’ business strategy

Jack Corbett7 June, 202612 June, 2026

by Jack Corbett7 June, 202612 June, 20260

Independent garage owners must shift their focus from technical execution to strategic business management to secure long-term profitability. On the latest episode of the On

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Mechanic Mindset: Five reasons to avoid test lamps in electrical diagnostics

Jack Corbett6 June, 202612 June, 2026

by Jack Corbett6 June, 202612 June, 20260

Relying on traditional test lamps to troubleshoot modern vehicle electronics can compromise diagnostic accuracy and cause permanent control unit damage. Mechanic Mindset explains that traditional

Features Garage management

Alex Kersten explains why your workshop needs to get on camera

Mike Ruff5 June, 20268 June, 2026

by Mike Ruff5 June, 20268 June, 20260

Think social media is just a distraction for teenage TikTokers and lifestyle influencers? Think again. At the recent Servicesure Conference, prominent automotive content creator Alex

ADAS and advanced diagnostics drive record workshop engagement for HELLA at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

IAAF calls for mandatory minimum £54.85 MOT fee

RMS Diagnostics: Aftermarket accessory faults disable Ford Focus LIN bus network

Valeo and LKQ Academy responds to skills shortage with new training alliance

Rory Sutherland to host The Blend 2026 evening awards dinner

Gov’s self driving vehicle pilots trigger urgent questions on ADAS calibration, fleet work & data access

Inside Tolman’s 1600-hour Ford Escort XR3i reimagination

On The Ramp podcast: Phil Brookes outlines ‘marginal gains’ business strategy

Mechanic Mindset: Five reasons to avoid test lamps in electrical diagnostics

What BYD’s pedal box recall tells technicians about Chinese EV durability

Schaeffler targets platform expansion as Kian Patel steps up to lead UK...

Continental adds 650+ large sizes as 18-inch-plus becomes the norm

Allianz returns as headline sponsor for British Independent Garage Awards 2027

New GSO client lead aims to take garage support beyond websites

What BYD’s pedal box recall tells technicians about Chinese EV durability

Schaeffler targets platform expansion as Kian Patel steps up to lead UK REPXPERT

Continental adds 650+ large sizes as 18-inch-plus becomes the norm

Allianz returns as headline sponsor for British Independent Garage Awards 2027

New GSO client lead aims to take garage support beyond websites