Independent garages

The need to get indys competing with franchised workshops tops the CEO's four-point plan for 2023

The Motor Ombudsman polls 600 garages on the fall out of the MOT extension

Safe working packs to be handed out to garages

The vast majority of independent garages offer a pick up and drop off service to those that need it, according to a survey.

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The poll, carried out on behalf of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), also found that out of the 12 percent of garages who do not currently offer this service, two-thirds would be prepared to if the customer was vulnerable.

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is releasing the Garage Guide to Online Presence to help independent garages promote their own image and online presence, negating the need to rely on third-party work provision companies.

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Trade body hopes to overturn MOT extension by showing customers and authorities that garages are safe spaces

Dutch garage trade group BOVAG teams up with IGA on garage tour of the UK

Automechanika Birmingham is looking for its next 'Garage of the Year', with a £1000 prize up for grabs.

Euro Car Parts CEO Martin Gray explains how autonomous vehicles will impact the independent garage sector.

A woman has paid £70,000 in costs following the ‘implausible’ claim that an independent garage deliberately tripped her up.