BookMyGarage records £134m of retail work in 2025
UK repairers benefitted from a record £134m of retail work booked via the BookMyGarage platform in 2025. This represents a 39% increase on 2024, with independent work booked through the […]
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IAAF announces new tiered membership structure
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is launching new tiered options to offer greater support to members. It will introduce a new structured membership in January 2026 to help more […]
IAAF urges UK government to mandate SERMI
The IAAF has called on the UK government to mandate SERMI (the Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information) to ensure it benefits independent repairers. SERMI, which has been approved to launch […]
Independent repairers tap into digital solutions
More than 700 independent repairers in the UK have now signed up to Garage Services Online, which generates work through a range of online services. Set up in 2010, Garage […]
Cooper Barnes adds 2nd site and grows services
Linton-based family run bodyshop Cooper Barnes Automotive, which won Medium Bodyshop of the Year at the 2023 Bodyshop Magazine Awards, is riding on its continued success by expanding into another […]
Motofix invests £2.5m in new prestige bodyshop
Independent accident repair group Motofix has this week completed a £2.5m investment in its new prestige bodyshop in Cirencester. The state-of-the-art facility, which will focus solely on prestige brands, has already […]
IAAF extends membership
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with Garage Services Online. Garage Services Online is renowned for designing and developing websites for the automotive aftermarket. Jim […]