Neil Gibbs, the head of the OEM’s new joint venture, talks to us about the challenges and the opportunities
Alan Anderson
Industry unites to tackle dangerous rise in part-worn tyres
New campaign warns that part-worn tyres represent a dangerous false economy for motorists and a growing concern for garages
Are EVs really more likely to fail MOTs on safety-critical components?
Five of the top 10 cars with the lowest inaugural MOT pass rates last year were electric – is a healthy repair business brewing?
Why modern classics are a goldmine for independent garages
Opportunity for independents to tap rising demand for work on modern classics as owners look for reliable, upgraded parts
Iran crisis puts the squeeze on vehicle lubricant supplies
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz means workshops are facing price hikes and possible shortages
DIY in decline as 76% of motorists struggle with basic maintenance
The sight of motorists tinkering with their toolkits is becoming a thing of the past
Car tax traps, repairs and green parts fuel scrap boom
Your old Ford Focus could be worth its weight in gold to scrappers, whose business is in rude health – but also faces legislative threats
Aftermarket alarm over 'sledgehammer' crackdown on ghost plates
Blanket calls for a ban on 4D plates miss the point of the 'ghost plate' problem, say aftermarket leaders
Worry as 'ghost' number plate usage rises - but what are they?
"Wild west" UK is one of the worst affected countries
Number of 'barely legal' tyres doubles on UK roads
Findings come as part of a new tyre check which involved a study of 58,000 random vehicles