Garage Matters: Independent Garage News and Events

Marvelous Lara: Peugeot 308 brakes, Citroën DS3 springs, and N47 rocker cover fix

Mike Ruff2 September, 202510 October, 2025

by Mike Ruff2 September, 202510 October, 20250

Marvelous Lara takes us through three challenging automotive repairs, showcasing his expertise across brakes, suspension, and engine maintenance. First up, a Peugeot 308 with heat-soaked

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SERMI levels the playing field for independents but online visibility remains key, Garage Services Online says

Mike Ruff1 September, 20251 September, 2025

by Mike Ruff1 September, 20251 September, 20250

Garage Services Online, the digital lead generation service for independent garages, has welcomed the approval of the Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) framework as

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HELLA expands brake range

Mike Ruff1 September, 202512 September, 2025

by Mike Ruff1 September, 202512 September, 20250

HELLA Aftermarket, the independent spare part and workshop business of the international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA, is further expanding its offering in the field of

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Major win for independent garages as SERMI accreditation nears launch

Mike Ruff29 August, 202529 August, 2025

by Mike Ruff29 August, 202529 August, 20250

The UK independent garage sector is on the brink of a major breakthrough. The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has received a recommendation for approval from

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World’s first LPG direct injection engine with mild hybrid hits production

Mike Ruff28 August, 202529 August, 2025

by Mike Ruff28 August, 202529 August, 20250

Independent garages may soon see a new breed of low-emission, efficient engines hitting the market, as Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, has started

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The Blend Podcast talks front-of-house excellence with Emma Lindley

Mike Ruff27 August, 202510 October, 2025

by Mike Ruff27 August, 202510 October, 20250

As independent garage owners look ahead to The Blend conference this October, Emma Lindley of Lindleys Autocentres features in the latest episode of The Blend

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Mechanic Mindset’s Darren Quinn talks diagnostics and ADAS during livestream at HELLA Academy

Mike Ruff26 August, 202512 September, 2025

by Mike Ruff26 August, 202512 September, 20250

Darren Quinn, industry influencer and founder of the popular Mechanic Mindset platform, recently hosted a livestream from HELLA Academy in Banbury, showcasing Hella Gutmann’s latest

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New red flashing lamps from HELLA mark key milestone in roadside recovery safety

Mike Ruff21 August, 202512 September, 2025

by Mike Ruff21 August, 202512 September, 20250

After a long-standing campaign by industry groups, HELLA has unveiled its new rear-facing red flashing lamp, specifically engineered for roadside rescue, recovery, and removal vehicles.

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Milltek confirms production of Defender OCTA performance exhaust

Mike Ruff19 August, 202519 August, 2025

by Mike Ruff19 August, 202519 August, 20250

Following its debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Milltek has confirmed production of its high-performance exhaust system for the Land Rover Defender OCTA,

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Mazda introduces six-year, 100,000-mile warranty

Mike Ruff19 August, 202519 August, 2025

by Mike Ruff19 August, 202519 August, 20250

From 1st September 2025, all new Mazda cars registered in the UK will come with a six-year manufacturer warranty, with the mileage limit increased from