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Old dog, new tricks: Is an ageing car fleet good news for garages?

More than half of vehicles on UK roads are now 10 years old or more

24 March 2026

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Maintain right to vehicle data access beyond 2030 or face costly "Wild West"

Aftermarket must make sure the relevant access to vehicle data continues to be enshrined in law if it is to thrive beyond 2030

18 March 2026

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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

17 March 2026

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“Full breadth of talent needed” to address skills crisis industry told ahead of International Women’s Day 2026

On the eve of International Women’s Day 2026 major names are calling for the sector to work in unison to draw in fresh talent

06 March 2026

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Spring Statement “does little to ease very real cost pressures” being faced by aftermarket

Higher minimum-wage requirements, energy costs and tax burdens are putting the squeeze on businesses

04 March 2026

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IN PICTURES: CAT Awards 2026

12 winners were crowned at the annual event in Manchester

27 February 2026

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Winners crowned at a packed CAT Awards 2026

A record number of more than 200 people from the industry gathered at the Lowry Hotel for the annual event

26 February 2026

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BASF UK extends paint partnership with Volvo

Firm will continue supplying its premium paint brands to Volvo's 78 Approved Body Repair Centres

23 February 2026

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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

18 February 2026

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Exclusive visit to T10 Automotive's "game changing" new Chichester site

Firm says new base will fill a much-needed training gap on the south coast

16 February 2026

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