Early bird tickets go on sale for The Blend 2026
Tickets for The Blend 2026 are now on sale, as the UK and Ireland’s leading conference and networking event for independent garage owners prepares to
The Car Edition: Jaguar XE timing chain job escalates to £6k engine rebuild
The team at The Car Edition recently documented exactly how a Jaguar XE job escalated into a £6,228 engine overhaul. When the 104,000-mile XE arrived
Kerby: Kerbside navigates landlord dispute and workshop backlog
The life of an independent mobile mechanic is rarely just about turning spanners; it’s a constant balancing act between technical troubleshooting and business survival. Kerby,
Cooper’s Mobile Mechanics: Ford Transit wet belt replacement
Cooper, of Cooper’s Mobile Mechanics, has released a detailed walkthrough of a wet belt replacement on the Ford EcoBlue engine, and it’s a masterclass in
Over 90,000 hybrids surpass 100,000 miles, MOT data shows
New government data has dispelled the myth of the short-lived electrified powertrain, revealing that tens of thousands of hybrid vehicles are now safely operating well
Reality check as BMW unveils new 700-bar ‘flat’ hydrogen tanks
The automotive aftermarket has spent the last five years obsessing over the battery-electric vehicle transition. But if you think high-voltage lithium-ion is the only alternative
HELLA introduces 24V AdBlue pumps for commercial vehicles
HELLA has launched a new range of AdBlue pumps, expanding its commercial vehicle range as workshops and fleet operators face increasing pressure to maintain emissions
The 1.6mm myth: The hard data you need to sell tyres at 3mm
It’s the most frustrating conversation your front-of-house team has on a daily basis. A vehicle is on the ramp, the technician flags a set of
Mechanic Mindset: Is Pico’s 2000A clamp the only probe you need?
This latest deep-dive from Mechanic Mindset, featuring PicoScope’s own Steve Smith, tackles a question that matters to every technician’s tool budget: can one high-current clamp
HELLA rolls out single-box bulb displays for factors and garages
HELLA has unveiled a new single-box programme for its premium 12V and 24V bulb ranges, providing motor factors and independent garages with a practical solution
