Barry offers up his thoughts on the government’s MOT Consultation, and shows how you can get involved to help protect the status of the test.

The Garage Inspector Andy Savva and VARTA have teamed up for a new webinar, where the importance of the battery within the car is highlighted.

To help both drivers and garages manage the downtime effects on the battery, the team at VARTA have released a short video highlighting how car batteries have been impacted in the recent weeks.

This is Mark’s story about his recovery from a sudden life-threatening illness. Watch how Ben supported him after he suffered life-changing injuries as a result of this serious illness.

These are some of the highlights from Automechanika Birmingham 2017. The UK’s leading exhibition for the aftermarket and supply chain opened its doors from 6 to 8 June 2017 to another incredible response from the UK automotive industry. At an event which was 70% bigger, hosting over 800 quality exhibitors, Automechanika Birmingham delivered a hugely successful exhibition in its second year. The UK automotive trade event welcomed over 12,000 visitors including motor factors, workshops, retailers, dealerships, vehicle manufacturers, tier 1 and 2 manufacturers, who had opportunities to learn, discover and network.

Registration for this year's Automechanika Birmingham is open, and organisers have released a video to highlight just what visitors to the show can expect in 2017.

Phil Curry speaks to the MD of BTN Turbo about the promise of 100% OE, reports on the OLED rear light cluster form Osram and jumps on a box at 3M...

As the first ever Automechanika Birmingham opened its doors, we were there to hear what SMMT CEO Mike Hawes had to say about the aftermarket, and spoke with Event Director Simon Albert for his take on the day's events.

Phil Curry discusses the second day at Automechanika Birmingham, reflects on how busy the show has become, looks forward to Automechanika Frankfurt, speaks with Wendy Williamson of the IAAF and tries his hand at the Goodwood hill climb simulation on the NGK stand...

New for 2017, the organisers of Automechanika Birmingham have launched a Garage of the Year competition with a cash prize of £1,000. With 21 April the deadline for entries, garages need to act soon to make sure they are in the running.