Independent sector

With Chinese brands becoming an increasingly significant part of the UK car parc, we find out what’s being done to help independents maintain these vehicles

Neil Gibbs, the head of the OEM’s new joint venture, talks to us about the challenges and the opportunities

With national chains making cutbacks, is there an opportunity for local firms to expand?

Four-branch accessory and parts chain gets new owner

Visitors recommending a colleague to this year's Automechanika Birmingham will receive a free hot drink and pastry on arrival.

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

Operations Manager Lorraine Fullers takes CAT around family-run and CAT nominated garage: D&D Autos in Ashford.

Investing in your existing customers is the key to reaching that pot of gold for garages, writes Andy Vickery.

The government has launched a proposal to increase the time for new cars to have their first MOT from three years to four.