MOT fee review: garages call for fair, fixed, and sustainable pricing
The upcoming Department for Transport (DfT) review of the MOT fee has sparked widespread discussion across the independent garage sector. For many workshops, the current
Polestar’s new telematics system raises questions about manufacturer control
Polestar has launched a new connected service for fleet operators, Polestar Fleet Telematics, promising to make electric vehicle (EV) management smarter, cleaner, and more efficient.
First-ever Top Apprentice finals set to showcase UK’s emerging technicians
Completing this year’s Top Awards finalist line-up, the 2025 Top Apprentice contenders have been announced, joining Top Technician and Top Garage in the build-up to
Biggest Blend yet kicks off this Saturday
Independent garages from across the UK and Ireland are counting down the hours to The Blend 2025, taking place this Saturday, 18th October, at the
Over three million tyre MOT failures highlight ongoing safety crisis
UK garages recorded over 3 million tyre-related MOT failures in the year from July 2023, with 2.3 million classified as dangerous, according to the latest
AI-powered vehicle damage system set to transform body repairs
Boyshops could soon benefit from faster, smarter repair processes thanks to a new artificial intelligence (AI) system being developed by the University of Portsmouth and
Police appeal for information following Liverpool garage fire
Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a fire broke out inside a garage in Liverpool city centre on the evening of Thursday, 9 October.
Independents encouraged to ‘love fleet work’ in latest episode of The Blend Podcast
Independent garage owners are being encouraged to explore fleet servicing opportunities in the latest episode of The Blend Podcast, featuring fleet specialist Tim Guidotti, better
