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‘Critical’ skills crisis driving up vehicle repair costs, warns Thatcham
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (446+ words) The UK's vehicle repair and salvage sector faces a critical skills shortage that is driving up insurance costs, extending collision repair times and undermining consumer confidence, according to Thatcham Research. Over 70% of repair and salvage professionals say the sector is…...
5 auto shops couldn't fix a common car problem, but the 6th mechanic used a dollar bill and solved it in seconds
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (397+ words) A mechanic with 30 years of experience solved a tricky car problem using just a dollar bill after five other shops couldn't figure it out. This isn't just a fun trick. It's a real, old-school method that quickly finds one of…...
Mechanics reveal the 5 common car defects causing instant inspection failures nationwide - SECOM ES
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (814+ words) Sarah rushed through the frosted car park, clutching her steaming coffee and checking the time on her phone. The T'V appointment was in twenty minutes, and she'd been putting it off for weeks. "It's just a routine check," she muttered,…...
‘I would never trust anybody who says that’: Mechanic works on car. Then he says something that turns out to be a major red flag
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (770+ words) An auto mechanic has questions after another mechanic's repair left a customer's brakes wearing into a wedge-shape. In a video with over 5,000 views, mechanic and TikTok user David Kolep (@deth93_) reminds viewers that they should "be careful who you let work…...
What Fleet Managers should expect in 2026: maturity, money, and making data count
17+ hour, 59+ min ago (795+ words) As fleets head into 2026, the message from industry leaders is consistent: the tools exist, but outcomes will depend on how well organisations integrate technology, funding decisions, and people into a coherent fleet strategy. Insights from'Uniqco,'Smartfleet, and'Geotab'point to a year…...
Winter Weather Week: Winter car care
20+ hour, 16+ min ago (349+ words) (WSPA) " After a winter storm takes place and we have all the salt and brine on the roadways, there's more than just getting your car cleaned. It's actually beneficial to your vehicle as well. Sharon Glazebrook said the salt and…...
I Build Modernized Classic Cars for a Living. Here’s Why Proper Restorations Cost So Much
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1186+ words) Image Credit: Virrage Images / shutterstock I build restomods and restoration projects for a living. Here's the real reason classic car restorations cost so much. As the founder of Miouri Automotive Group, I build modernized classic vehicles and full restorations, and…...
Myth busting: Why regular oil changes shouldn’t mean using low-quality oil
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (338+ words) In Association with Mobil Some mine operators may think regular oil changes mean they can cut costs by using lower quality products, but this is a risky approach that can lead to serious issues. Here we discuss the critical role…...
Ryanair recruits CFM to supply new in-house engine MRO shops
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (383+ words) Ryanair and CFM International executives have met to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the engine manufacturer supply the low-cost carrier's new in-house engine MRO shops. On February 10, 2026, Ryanair said the two companies had agreed in principle…...
Mike Brewer reveals ‘worst ever’ 2000s hatchback he’ll NEVER touch again
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (457+ words) WHEELER Dealers" favourite Mike Brewer has revealed the one motor he"ll never touch again after having "nothing but bad experiences" with it. The TV star, who fronts the hit show alongside Marc "Elvis" Priestley, didn"t mince his words…...