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IGA announces £1000 cash prize for Big Awards category winners

The Big Awards 2024 will take place on 20 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole

12 July 2024

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RMI opens new MOT training centre

First courses will begin later this month

12 July 2024

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GSF Car Parts opens two new branches

Parts distributor now operates more than 190 stores and employs 3000 staff

12 July 2024

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Award-winning independent garage bought by employee-owned trust

The 28-year-old firm reports an annual turnover of some £2 million

08 July 2024

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Safety warning as faulty Mannol Brake fluid still on sale

Standards body VLS has escalated the case as a consumer product safety issue

02 July 2024

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Test finds some aftermarket brake calipers are defective

Three new brands of calipers were tested and all failed to meet standards and critical tolerances

01 July 2024

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Parts supplier and manufacturer Elring Parts joins IAAF

Founded more than 140 years ago, Elring Parts is a seller of original quality parts, and premium end-to-end services

28 June 2024

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"Secure the future of the industry" next government challenged

National Body Repair Association has made the call ahead of the 4 July elections

26 June 2024

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Why transitioning to EVs is a money maker for garages

One of main keys to profitability is because ICE-only parts are suffering from a higher inflation rate compared to their EV counterparts

24 June 2024

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Pothole damage sees alloy repairs jump 58% in two years

The country’s main political parties vow to fill in potholes as part of their 4 July election pledges

21 June 2024

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