SERMI goes live in UK
After 17 years of sustained lobbying and industry effort, the Security-related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) scheme has officially launched in the UK today
Castrol and The Race Group announce 2026 Forever Forward Awards
Castrol and The Race Group have officially announced their first Castrol Service Networking Event, running alongside the second annual Forever Forward Awards. Scheduled for the
‘They guessed, not diagnosed’, says IAAF in dismantling of flawed Carly mystery shop report
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has issued a stinging rebuke of the recent Carly mystery shop investigation, defending the UK’s independent garages against allegations
Will EVs quietly erode your profit margins?
As electric vehicle market share continues to grow, independent workshops face a stark reality: a projected £175 per-car shortfall in routine service revenue compared to
Garage Hive helps independents prepare for SERMI with new compliance tools
Garage Hive has introduced a new system update designed to help independent workshops manage the compliance demands of the UK’s Security-related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Manual car options plummet 66% as carmakers pivot to automatic-only lineups
The number of new cars available with a manual gearbox has plummeted by 66% over the past decade, leaving independent workshops facing an inevitable long-term
Garage Services Online highlights lead-generation strategies at Servicesure Conference
Garage Services Online (GSO) connected with independent garage owners from across the UK at the Servicesure Conference 2026 on Thursday 26 March, showcasing how workshops
On The Ramp: From employees to owners on On The Ramp podcast
Joining the On The Ramp podcast, Steve and Kyle of The Mini Repair Shop breaks down their journey from long-serving BMW dealership technicians to running
Valeo upgrades support for workshops, distributors and drivers
Valeo Service has taken aftermarket support to the next level with the launch of its new omnichannel Help Centre, designed to help distributors and workshops
EXCLUSIVE: Carly backtracks on £110 “rip-off repair” myth
When consumer diagnostics firm Carly released a nationwide mystery shop claiming drivers were being charged up to five times the “expected standard” of £110 for
