Garage Matters: Independent Garage News and Events

The Blend 2026 appoints Speakers Coach to support first-time and returning presenters

MikeRuff18 March, 202618 March, 2026

by MikeRuff18 March, 202618 March, 20260

The Blend 2026 is stepping up its support for speakers, appointing communications expert Tina Parker of Tone Communications to help garage owners share their stories

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Watch: Hella Gutmann ADAS investment pays off for Harrogate garage

MikeRuff18 March, 202618 March, 2026

by MikeRuff18 March, 202618 March, 20260

Independent garages considering investment in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can unlock significant new revenue streams, according to Carmaster Garage in Harrogate, where early adoption

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Emtec Nottingham College scoops IMI’s ‘Championing Inclusion’ Award 2026

MikeRuff17 March, 202623 March, 2026

by MikeRuff17 March, 202623 March, 20260

Emtec Nottingham College has been named winner of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Championing Inclusion in Automotive Award 2026 for its transformative Apprentice

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HELLA to bring latest diagnostics, ADAS calibration and EV tech to UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

MikeRuff17 March, 202627 March, 2026

by MikeRuff17 March, 202627 March, 20260

Garage owners and technicians will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest advances in diagnostics, ADAS calibration and EV testing when HELLA takes

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Why independent garages should avoid the discount trap

MikeRuff16 March, 202616 March, 2026

by MikeRuff16 March, 202616 March, 20260

The automotive sector currently stands at a pivotal moment. Caught between a rising cost base, including increases in minimum wage and overhead inflation, and a

Parts

IGA welcomes continued funding for Anti-Counterfeit Police Unit

MikeRuff16 March, 202617 March, 2026

by MikeRuff16 March, 202617 March, 20260

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has officially welcomed the Intellectual Property Office’s (IPO) decision to extend funding for the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU),

Parts

LKQ Euro Car Parts secures RAC supply deal until 2031

MikeRuff12 March, 202616 March, 2026

by MikeRuff12 March, 202616 March, 20260

LKQ Euro Car Parts has officially extended its partnership with the RAC, securing its position as the primary supplier of batteries and components until at

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Schaeffler launches AI-assisted ‘PartFinder’

MikeRuff12 March, 202617 March, 2026

by MikeRuff12 March, 202617 March, 20260

Schaeffler has officially launched PartFinder, a new, free, AI-assisted online enquiry tool designed to speed up part identification for garages, factors, and distributors. The tool

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Phil Curry: The strategic advantages of joining a garage network

Jack Corbett12 March, 20262 April, 2026

by Jack Corbett12 March, 20262 April, 20260

Phil Curry explores how independent workshops can leverage the scale of a dedicated garage network to access advanced training, technical data, and marketing support while

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Garage owners urged to step outside the workshop in latest Blend Podcast

MikeRuff12 March, 202612 March, 2026

by MikeRuff12 March, 202612 March, 20260

Independent garage owners ‘too busy’ to attend industry events are being urged to rethink their approach to business in the latest episode of The Blend