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Garage Wire provides independent garages with the latest news and offers for the best products and services in the aftermarket. As a digital media service, the publication has grown quickly to become a trusted go-to source for industry developments and breaking news, practical tips and advice as well as analysis and opinion from key figures in the industry and like-minded technicians. Delivered in

an easy-to-consume format through short articles, GWTV videos and podcasts, Garage Wire publishes a weekly news bulletin, a monthly offers bulletin and a quarterly digital magazine in a free subscription service for an ever-growing number of garage owners, technicians and motor factors across the country. Visit us at garagewire.co.uk and follow us on twitter .

10/06/2026

The Motor Ombudsman has launched a new awareness drive to highlight the risks of fitting part-worn tyres.

Backed by TyreSafe, the campaign uses online and social media channels to showcase the dangers motorists face when buying and using part-worn tyres.

Read the full article here: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/associations/the-motor-ombudsman/the-motor-ombudsman-rolls-out-new-awareness-drive-to-highlight-the-risks-of-part-worn-tyres

10/06/2026

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09/06/2026

The IAAF is urging the Department for Transport to update automotive aftermarket legislation. The trade association warns that outdated regulations could limit consumer choice and drive up vehicle maintenance costs for UK motorists.

Read the article: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/associations/iaaf/iaaf-urges-department-for-transport-to-update-automotive-aftermarket-legislation

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this, so comment below.

09/06/2026

GSF Car Parts has been announced as the headline sponsor of The Big Macmillan Motor Show in Northern Ireland.

The partnership coincides with the opening of GSF’s new branch distribution site in Portadown, bringing even more support to the local automotive community.

Will you be attending The Big Macmillan Motor Show this year?

Read the full article here: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/gsf-car-parts/gsf-car-parts-announces-headline-sponsorship-of-the-big-macmillan-motor-show

08/06/2026

Thatcham Research has launched a new aluminium welding certification to tackle the challenges of megacasting repairs.

The practical training framework is designed to equip collision repair technicians with the skills needed for structural cast component repairs.

Read the article: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/thatcham-research-launches-aluminium-welding-certification-to-address-megacasting-repairs

08/06/2026

The IAAF is proposing a mandatory minimum MOT fee of £54.85 to help secure the UK’s testing network.

The federation is calling on the Government to set the current maximum price as the baseline to counter widespread industry discounting and support sustainable workshop operations.

Do you think a minimum MOT fee would benefit your business and the wider industry?

Read the full article here: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/associations/iaaf/iaaf-proposes-mandatory-minimum-mot-fee-of-54-85-to-secure-testing-network

07/06/2026

ELTA Automotive is celebrating the first anniversary of its eCAT electronic catalogue platform.

In just one year, the online vehicle data portal has processed 55,000 units, helping independent motor factors access parts and components more efficiently than ever.

Congratulations ELTA!

Read the article: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/elta-automotive/elta-automotive-marks-first-anniversary-of-ecat-electronic-catalogue-platform

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07/06/2026

A garage in East Yorkshire has alerted authorities after a hacker used its business account to issue 170 ghost MOTs.

The testing station reported the unauthorised system access, raising concerns about cybersecurity in the industry.

Read the article:
https://garagewire.co.uk/news/garage-alerts-authorities-after-hacker-issues-170-ghost-mots-via-business-account

06/06/2026

Croydon Magistrates’ Court has issued a closure order for an unauthorised garage on Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath. The site will be shut down for two months following ongoing community safety and environmental health complaints that prompted action by the local authority.

Read the article: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/croydon-magistrates-court-issues-closure-order-to-shut-down-unauthorised-thornton-heath-garage

06/06/2026

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is launching the Aftermarket Skills Passport at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event. This new initiative connects students, apprentices, and young techs with career opportunities across the automotive supply chain.

Would your garage consider hiring through a skills passport or similar programme?

Read the article: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/iaaf-introduces-aftermarket-skills-passport-ahead-of-uk-garage-bodyshop-event

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