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IGA hits back at claims Indy garages can't compete with dealers

Research claimed customers were being priced out of repairs by their local garages due to several factors

05 April 2024

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Garage Hive relocates to new purpose-built site

The garage-management software brand outgrew its previous offices due to an expanding team

03 April 2024

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Final call: Suspension warning for MOT testers as deadline approaches

Institute of the Motor Industry warns this could “have a serious impact on garages’ ability to complete MOT testing"

27 March 2024

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Indy garages 'struggling to compete' with dealers when it comes to repairs

New research finds that certain factors are driving the price of repairs by independent garages above dealer counterparts

26 March 2024

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GSF opens third new branch of the year

GSF plans to open 20 new locations in 2024; new Black Country site joins recently opened Wembley and Sunderland branches

21 March 2024

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New IAAF vice-president named

Kevin Kelly: “I’m honoured to be getting more involved in the IAAF’s work and its support of the automotive aftermarket"

19 March 2024

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Mechanic sacked after "ripping guts out" customer's car on test drive

Worker, who left the engine "vibrating" and "screaming", was caught by customer's dash cam

14 March 2024

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Sixty new London-based staff recruited by GSF, some poached from rivals

Brand pushing to grow presence in the capital following opening of Wembley branch last week

14 March 2024

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Aftermarket worker crowned Marshal of the Year after life-saving incident

Steve Bemrose, of Nottingham’s ZF Aftermarket, was commended for his quick thinking and decisive action

14 March 2024

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Aftermarket skills gap one of the worst in UK

Vacancy rate is 43% above the average for all UK sectors, IMI report reveals

12 March 2024

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