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BMW’s Controversial Patented Screw: Could It Really Have Locked Independent Garages Out of Repairs?
A seemingly simple screw has become one of the automotive industry’s biggest talking points this year. Earlier reports suggested BMW had patented a new fastener featuring a head shaped like the company’s famous roundel logo. Unlike conventional Torx, Hex or Allen bolts, the proposed design would require a unique matching tool, prompting fears that independentContinue reading "BMW’s Controversial Patented Screw: Could It Really Have Locked Independent Garages Out of Repairs?"5th August 2026
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Ben Launches Automotive Fantasy Football League with Over £1,000 in Cash Prizes
Automotive industry charity Ben has launched its Fantasy Football League for the 2026/27 Premier League season, giving people across the automotive sector the opportunity to compete for more than £1,000...Garage News
3rd August 2026
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Eurorepar Car Service reveals ambition to reach 1,000 members by 2031
Eurorepar Car Service (ERCS) has announced an ambitious expansion strategy that aims to grow its UK network to 1,000 independent garage members by 2031, positioning the organisation among the country’s...Garage News
27th July 2026
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Consumer Trust Is More Important Than Ever for UK Garages
For many years, price has often been seen as the deciding factor when motorists choose where to have their vehicles serviced or repaired. However, new research suggests that trust, not...Garage News
27th July 2026
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When a Warranty Pays for the Part but Not the Pain
A trade problem hiding in plain sight In an email to MOTester, Emma Johnson of Prudhoe Car & Van Ltd described a frustration many independent garages will recognise. One replacement...Garage News
27th July 2026
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Generational and Maverick Diagnostics Bring EV Battery Health Testing to 6,000 UK Workshops
Independent garages across the UK are set to gain significantly greater access to electric vehicle (EV) battery health testing following a new partnership between battery diagnostics specialist Generational and diagnostic...Garage News
22nd July 2026
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DVSA opens Vehicle Examination Facility (VEF) authorisation for IVA and MSVA testing
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has begun authorising the first Vehicle Examination Facilities (VEFs) that will carry out Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) and Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA)...Garage News
22nd July 2026
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How Growing EV Numbers Will Change Servicing, Diagnostics and MOT Demand Over the Next Decade
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market has reached a significant milestone. Battery electric vehicles now account for around 30% of new car registrations, with June 2026 one of the strongest months...Garage News
8th July 2026
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Police Recover £3.4 Million in Vehicles and Parts During Major UK Vehicle Crime Crackdown
A nationwide police operation targeting organised vehicle crime has resulted in the recovery of almost £3.4 million worth of stolen vehicles and vehicle parts, highlighting the continuing scale of car...Garage News
8th July 2026
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Volkswagen Ends Diesel Golf Production
Volkswagen’s decision to end production of the diesel-powered Golf marks the end of one of the automotive industry’s most recognisable chapters. After five decades, one of Europe’s best-selling diesel models...Garage News
1st July 2026
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Mechanic Jailed After Leeds ‘Chop Shop’ Used to Dismantle Stolen Vehicles and Sell Parts Online
A mechanic has been jailed after using a Leeds garage to dismantle stolen vehicles and sell their parts online in what police described as a sophisticated vehicle “chop shop” operation....Garage News
1st July 2026
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UK Automotive Industry Warns Government: EV Targets and New Trade Rules Could Threaten Jobs, Investment and Vehicle Supply
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has issued one of its strongest warnings yet, calling on the Government to urgently review its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate and...Garage News
1st July 2026
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The Motor Ombudsman’s ‘WORN-WARN’ Campaign Wins TyreSafe Online & Social Media Award
The Motor Ombudsman has been recognised at the 2026 TyreSafe Awards after its ‘WORN-WARN’ campaign received the Online & Social Media Award, highlighting the growing importance of educating motorists about...Garage News
25th June 2026
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