Auto Repair Focus

23/09/2026

Come with me as I head to GSF TechFest at Wembley!

A brilliant evening with plenty going on, as Hard Up Garage worked the crowd with some fantastic prizes on offer, Mark Field from the IAAF updated us on MOT pricing, and was also good to catch up with POPBANGCOLOUR. Also, thanks Delphi for providing the noise!

16/09/2026

There was plenty of opportunity to get steps in at Automechanika Frankfurt this year!

12/09/2026

Getting home from and finally able to put my feet up…

11/09/2026

Day 3 coverage from in Frankfurt! More meetings, great catch ups, and on the hunt for orange products…

09/09/2026

Another full and busy day at Automechanika Frankfurt! From interviews to press conferences, energy drinks to desk arranging, it’s been both fun and informative…
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08/09/2026

Day one at Automechanika Frankfurt! Meetings, launches and a lot of walking…

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25/08/2026

🚗📈 Used car market evolution could benefit the UK aftermarket

The UK used car market is changing, with vehicles aged five years and older now accounting for 48.9% of used car stock, while the supply of three-to-four-year-old ex-fleet vehicles continues to fall.

At the same time, used EVs are continuing to grow in both dealer stock and sales, highlighting another shift that workshops will need to prepare for.

🔧 Why it matters: As more older vehicles remain on the road, demand for servicing, maintenance, repairs and MOTs could increase – while the growing presence of EVs means workshops will also need to adapt to changing vehicle technology.

The used car market could become an increasingly important driver for the aftermarket in the years ahead.

What are you seeing in your workshop? 👇

Read the full story:

https://autorepairfocus.com/used-car-market-evolution-benefit-aftermarket/

The UK’s used car market continues to evolve, as older vehicles account for a greater share of retailer stock and sales. In addition, battery-electric

30/07/2026

The new MOT photo requirement has arrived... 📸

From 3rd August, MOT testers will begin taking vehicle photos as part of the DVSA's national rollout.

Here's what you need to know...

29/07/2026

🚨📸 BREAKING: MOT photo requirement rollout begins next week

The rollout of the DVSA's new MOT photo requirement will start imminently, marking a significant step in the modernisation of the MOT scheme and the drive to tackle fraudulent 'ghost MOTs'.

As the nationwide implementation gets underway, MOT testers will begin adopting the new process, with vehicle photographs becoming part of the testing workflow as the updated policy is introduced. The change follows successful trials, which found minimal impact on testing times while helping to strengthen confidence in the MOT system.

Are you ready for the rollout? Is it a good idea to tackle MOT fraud? Let us know in the comments. 👇

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Following trials last year, the MOT photo requirement proved to be a successful addition to the test. Having already announced the plans will be implemented

22/07/2026

Pay-per-mile has been confirmed for EV drivers, but MOT stations will not need to verify mileage for newer cars following the government consultation…