New scheme will give garages access to critical information such as keys and ECU coding from vehicle manufacturers
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Review: TechFest 2025 at Wembley Stadium
GSF Car Parts’ 2025 series of Techfest trade events came to a conclusion on 18 September
Industry urges sector involvement following apprenticeship reshuffle
Responsibility for apprenticeships is moved from Department for Education to Department for Work and Pensions, potentially bringing big ramifications
Partnerships key to the continued success of the aftermarket
Matt Robinson, B2B Director at LKQ Euro Car Parts, talks to CAT highlighting the important role that collaboration can – and must – play in allowing the aftermarket to continue to evolve
Are ICE cars actually more reliable than EVs?
Electric cars are generally thought to be more reliable, but are they? And how do repair costs compare with ICE models?
Can AI revolutionise aftermarket servicing and repair training?
Experts say that Artificial Intelligence holds incredible that could "reshape the UK aftermarket”
Automotive faces apprenticeship battle following funding changes
Changes to apprenticeship funding are forcing automotive to compete harder for new talents
ADAS servicing: are workshops about to be priced out of the market?
More garages entering the ADAS market means fierce competition – and some can't afford the slim margins
Is the trade losing faith in Stellantis cars?
Wet belt woes, airbag recalls and fuel pipe issues have afflicted Stellantis products
How does the aftermarket attract more women? We ask the experts
In 2016 just one per cent of the workforce were women – now its 18.6%, but "more still needs to be done"