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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 .

25/09/2026

Behavioural science expert Rory Sutherland will deliver the keynote address at The Blend 2026, the independent workshop conference in Birmingham on 10 October.

Final tickets remain for the event at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.

Find out more at: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/garage-hive/rory-sutherland-to-keynote-the-blend-2026-as-final-tickets-remain

25/09/2026

Supertracker has identified the key causes behind off-centre steering wheels following wheel alignment. The specialist highlights factors such as individual toe splits, thrust angles, and provides diagnostic steps to help resolve post-alignment comebacks.

Full story at: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/supertracker-identifies-causes-behind-off-centre-steering-wheels-after-alignment

24/09/2026

Garage Hive founder Ray Dilsons has detailed the integration of front-of-house AI agents for independent workshops on the latest episode of The Blend Podcast.

He discusses how software automation can streamline operations, while also addressing data security risks and sharing details about The Blend event in October.

Read the full story here: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/garage-hive/garage-hive-founder-details-front-of-house-ai-agent-integration-for-independent-workshops

24/09/2026

Police and Trading Standards have conducted a joint safety operation targeting used car forecourts in North East Lincolnshire.

Multi-agency checks inspected 80 vehicles across local dealerships to ensure roadworthiness and legal compliance.

We’d love to hear your thoughts. Should they be doing more across the country?

Full story at: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/used-car-forecourt-operation-80-vehicles-inspected-in-joint-safety-checks

23/09/2026

A survey by LKQ Euro Car Parts found that 90% of independent garages are turning away EV work because they lack access to diagnostic tools.

We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Full story at: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/euro-car-parts/90-of-independent-garages-turn-away-ev-work-over-diagnostic-access-concerns

23/09/2026

The final GSF Car Parts TechFest of 2026 saw BGA head to Wembley last week for a packed day of challenges, technical insight and customer engagement.

The BGA stand remained busy throughout the event, with the Crack the Code Challenge and Timing Speed Challenge drawing a constant crowd and encouraging plenty of visitors to get involved.

The MasterTech Van was also on hand, welcoming technicians, and garage professionals on board for valuable insight into BGA parts, product ranges and technical support. Visitors could also pick up a range of BGA merchandise and giveaways throughout the day.

A huge thank you to for the hospitality and to everyone who stopped by. Every TechFest seems to top the last, and Wembley was a brilliant way to round off the 2026 series.

23/09/2026

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22/09/2026

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) will host its next free Insider Live event on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills in Runcorn.

Read the full story here: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/iga-brings-free-insider-live-roadshow-and-dvsa-qa-to-runcorn

22/09/2026

Volkswagen Group has launched a unified erWin technical portal for UK garages, requiring independent workshops to register new accounts to access repair data for eight vehicle brands going forward.

Existing portals remain accessible until 31 December 2026.

Read the full story here: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/erwin-volkswagen/volkswagen-group-launches-unified-erwin-technical-portal-for-uk-garages

21/09/2026

Independent workshops can now utilise free annual training days for IMI assessments and dual-technician modules.

Read more about that here: https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/gsf-car-parts/servicesure-enhances-mot-training-allocation-for-member-garages

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