Entries open for The Blend Awards 2026
Entries are now officially open for The Blend Awards 2026, giving independent garages and their teams across the UK and Ireland the opportunity to be
Baz Meredith resolves severe Ford Transit DPF blockage after EGR failure
Independent specialist Baz Meredith provides a comprehensive guide to addressing heavily blocked DPFs, underscoring why technicians must focus on fixing root-cause emissions faults instead of
Simply Diagnostics tackles Citroen C4 Picasso key programming issues
Simply Diagnostics provides a masterclass in systematic troubleshooting for intermittent remote locking and hands-free starting failures on a 2016 Citroen C4 Picasso. This example highlights
Shifting Metal diagnoses Mercedes CLA45 AMG turbo and gearbox faults
It’s a baptism by fire for the team at Shifting Metal as they tackle a neglected 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG bought from BCA. Despite showing
Kerbside Mobile Mechanic: Steering linkage faults masked as ABS failures on Citroën
A worn anti-roll bar bush can cause severe, intermittent brake pressure loss that is easily misdiagnosed as an expensive ABS pump failure. Kirby of Kerbside
Peer recommendations see Garage Services Online stand out at Garage & Bodyshop Event
A surge in word-of-mouth recommendations saw record numbers of independent garage owners flock to the Garage Services Online (GSO) stand at last week’s UK Garage
ADAS and advanced diagnostics drive record workshop engagement for HELLA at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
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
RMS Diagnostics: Aftermarket accessory faults disable Ford Focus LIN bus network
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
Valeo and LKQ Academy responds to skills shortage with new training alliance
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
