Extending date of EV’s first MOT ‘will significantly increase road user risk’
IMI warns that electric vehicles fail more on dangerous items than petrol vehicles The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has conducted in-depth analysis of...
GSF Car Parts named as headline sponsor of OESAA Academy Live
Technical trainers from Banner Batteries, Brembo, Dayco, DENSO, MAHLE Aftermarket and ZF will be in attendance The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has announced...
Garage owner ’embarrassed’ after customers’ cars are set alight
Ian Faulkner owns South Hants Garage in Southampton The owner of a garage says he’s ’embarrassed’ after three cars owned by customers were torched outside...
Unprecedented demand for Automechanika Birmingham 2023
The event takes place at the NEC Birmingham in June Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s largest automotive trade exhibition, has reported unprecedented visitor demand for its...
Who wants to be a REPXPERT Bonus Point Millionaire?
You don't need to phone a friend to discover that the first draw will be made in May The clock is ticking for workshop professionals...
Teenage car mechanic nominated for national tourism award
Luke Henshaw is the Heritage Vehicle Engineering Apprentice at the Great British Car Journey An apprentice mechanic at a classic car museum has been shortlisted...
DENSO karting challenge nears the chequered flag
The grand final will be held at the Midland Karting Centre near Lichfield on 18 March After six qualifying events across the length and breadth...
Electric car tyres more expensive to replace than ICE tyres
Average replacement tyre fitted to an electric vehicle costs £207 Electric company car tyres are on average both bigger and more expensive than petrol or...
London garage owner labels ULEZ expansion ’a catastrophe’
The ULEZ will be expanded in August to cover all London boroughs The owner of a garage in London has said the planned expansion of...
Scottish town named as worst place to pass MOT
Scottish towns dominate the list of areas with the lowest percentage pass rate Kirkcaldy in Scotland has been named the area of the UK where...
GS Yuasa celebrates 40 years of motorcycle battery development
The company's batteries are fitted by the world's major motorcycle brands By working closely with the likes of Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Harley-Davidson, GS Yuasa...
Garage mechanic hourly rate to hit £243 by 2033?
’Labour costs could skyrocket’, warns car repairs payment platform A mechanic’s hourly rate could quadruple to £242.73 in ten years, according to figures from the...
Old car parts to be used in the production of new Audis
Recycled steel to be used in up to 15,000 inner door parts for the Audi A4 Until now, very few of the materials used in...
Business as usual for GSF Car Parts following Uni-Select acquisition
No material change to the day-to-day business of GSF Car Parts National motor factor GSF Car Parts has confirmed its service is ‘business as usual’...
MOT tester prosecuted for carrying out 800 fraudulent tests
He carried out more than four times the usual number of MOTs A Bristol MOT tester has been convicted for carrying out more than 800...
More particles now come from tyres than are emitted from exhausts, scientists warn
Particles from tyres, brakes and roads are now the main cause of traffic pollution, government data shows Scientists are “increasingly concerned” by the health impact...
IGA calls for clarification to draft Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption Order
Consumers should be given clear information on their freedom to choose who repairs their vehicles, IGA says The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling for...
IAAF Garage Section launches with 1500 garages
Federation to recognise workshop contributions to automotive aftermarket at Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards in June The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has bolstered its lobbying...
MOT consultation to be extended by three weeks
DfT extends end date for feedback to proposed MOT changes to March 22 A consultation into proposed MOT frequency changes and other MOT updates is to be...
Less than two months left to complete MOT training and assessment, workshops warned
Testers must complete three hours of training, pass the online assessment and upload results before Friday 31 March MOT testers have less than two months...
Access to data is increasingly being restricted, UK AFCAR finds
UK Alliance for the Freedom of Car Repair gathers evidence that workshops are facing restricted access to data and repair and maintenance information Independent workshops...
New Garage Wire Editor to start in March
Gavin Braithwaite-Smith to take editorial helm as outgoing Mike Ruff embarks on new role Garage Wire is pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin Braithwaite-Smith...
MOT consultation to be extended by three weeks
DfT extends end date for feedback to proposed MOT changes to March 22 A consultation into proposed MOT frequency changes and other MOT updates is to be...
Less than two months left to complete MOT training and assessment, workshops warned
Testers must complete three hours of training, pass the online assessment and upload results before Friday 31 March MOT testers have less than two months...
Customer service and purchase issues drive EV complaints to The Motor Ombudsman in 2022
Issues encountered at point of purchase, and with the customer service provided by a business, drove majority of consumer complaints The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman...
IGA seeks Shadow Transport Secretary’s support to protect 3-1-1 MOT schedule
DfT’s argument that modern cars are reliable and do not need as frequent testing is misleading, Louise Haigh MP told The Independent Garage Association (IGA)...
Nominations open for Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023
IAAF-hosted event set to reward garages for dedication and commitment Nominations are now open for Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by IAAF, which will...
GSF Car Parts ‘plugs into’ vehicle electrification at EV Ready
Headline sponsor showcases growing range of EV applications and national garage programme Servicesure Motor factor GSF Car Parts gave garage owners a unique insight into...
Industry petition launched to stop 4-1-1 MOT and “save lives”
MOT extension described as "dangerous, expensive, damaging and unnecessary" A petition has been launched by automotive trade bodies to stop the government’s plans to extend the period...
IAAF launches aftermarket ‘Intelligence Report’
Monthly detailed report on current state of the market gathered and supplied by GiPA The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is furthering its commitment to...