Garage Matters: Independent Garage News and Events

Software and classic cars signal split future, Automechanika Frankfurt press briefing suggests

MikeRuff13 May, 202618 May, 2026

by MikeRuff13 May, 202618 May, 20260

Sitting in the room at the recent Automechanika Frankfurt press briefing, the message to the independent sector was impossible to ignore. As executives detailed their

Event news

HELLA announces first-time Top Awards sponsorship to champion future talent and raise funds for Ben

MikeRuff13 May, 202613 May, 2026

by MikeRuff13 May, 202613 May, 20260

As the entry deadline for the Top Awards draws closer, HELLA UK has confirmed its first-ever sponsorship of the live event, funding the catering to

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Mechanic Mindset: Top Technician finalists share Top Awards competition experiences

Jack Corbett13 May, 202613 May, 2026

by Jack Corbett13 May, 202613 May, 20260

This latest entry in the Garage Matters Workshop Watchlist features a roundtable of elite technicians sharing their experiences of Top Awards, Top Technician competition. With

Influencers Technical YouTubers

RMS Diagnostics: Invisible fuse corrosion causes VVT fault on Peugeot 207

Jack Corbett13 May, 202613 May, 2026

by Jack Corbett13 May, 202613 May, 20260

There are few things more frustrating than a time-consuming comeback caused by a ‘parts-darts’ approach to diagnostics. Robert Shervill of RMS Diagnostics investigates a persistent

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Aging UK cars and surging used EV sales hands massive win to independent garages

MikeRuff13 May, 202615 June, 2026

by MikeRuff13 May, 202615 June, 20260

The corporate analysts and mainstream press have just released their verdict on the first quarter of 2026: the UK used car market is “flat.” According

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Valeo delivers 90% transmission coverage for Asian vehicles

MikeRuff13 May, 202613 May, 2026

by MikeRuff13 May, 202613 May, 20260

Valeo Service UK is helping workshops and distributors meet growing demand for Asian vehicle parts by offering a robust transmission portfolio covering up to 90%

Event news

‘Garage Oscars’ deadline extended as Top Awards calls on UK Garage and Bodyshop visitors to enter

MikeRuff12 May, 202612 May, 2026

by MikeRuff12 May, 202612 May, 20260

Organisers of the Top Awards have officially extended the entry deadline for the 2026 competition cycle to June 12, allowing the industry one final chance

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Prime Minister’s skills pledge will stall without urgent apprenticeship reform, IMI says

MikeRuff11 May, 202611 May, 2026

by MikeRuff11 May, 202611 May, 20262

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has issued a stark warning to Downing Street: the Prime Minister’s vision for a high-skilled UK workforce risks

Motoring Technical

Emissions and electrical faults top repairs for aging premium cars

MikeRuff11 May, 202611 May, 2026

by MikeRuff11 May, 202611 May, 20261

Warrantywise has released its 2026 Reliability Index, and the findings offer a stark reminder for independent garages: high-ticket used cars are often the ones that

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Generic websites under fire as garages demand real returns from digital spend

MikeRuff11 May, 202611 May, 2026

by MikeRuff11 May, 202611 May, 20260

Independent garage owners across the UK and Ireland are increasingly moving away from generic web agencies in favour of specialist automotive digital partners, as frustration

Software and classic cars signal split future, Automechanika Frankfurt press briefing suggests

HELLA announces first-time Top Awards sponsorship to champion future talent and raise funds for Ben

Mechanic Mindset: Top Technician finalists share Top Awards competition experiences

RMS Diagnostics: Invisible fuse corrosion causes VVT fault on Peugeot 207

Aging UK cars and surging used EV sales hands massive win to independent garages

Valeo delivers 90% transmission coverage for Asian vehicles

‘Garage Oscars’ deadline extended as Top Awards calls on UK Garage and Bodyshop visitors to enter

Prime Minister’s skills pledge will stall without urgent apprenticeship reform, IMI says

Emissions and electrical faults top repairs for aging premium cars

Generic websites under fire as garages demand real returns from digital spend

Valeo urges workshops to stop “binning” loyalty points and unlock hidden value

What the DfT driverless vehicle consultation means for your future bays

Why fragmented dealer booking systems are handing an advantage to independents

IGA announces 2027 date for British Independent Garage Awards

VLS names oil brands forced to withdraw Stellantis ‘wet belt’ claims ahead...

Valeo urges workshops to stop “binning” loyalty points and unlock hidden value

What the DfT driverless vehicle consultation means for your future bays

Why fragmented dealer booking systems are handing an advantage to independents

IGA announces 2027 date for British Independent Garage Awards

VLS names oil brands forced to withdraw Stellantis ‘wet belt’ claims ahead of July deadline