Phil Curry speaks to East Coast College's Matthew Yeldham and Tia Marsh about apprentices, the important role they have to play in the aftermarket, the difficulties and challenges they can face - especially for young female technicians, and what garages need to understand when considering the next generation.…

As the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 approaches, Auto Repair Focus Editor Phil Curry gives you the lowdown on what to expect from the show, and speaks with Event Director Joanne Knowles to find out more about why garage owners and technicians should be attending...Door Auto Repair Focus Podcast

April was Stress Awareness Month. However, we can find ourselves suffering from stress at any time of the year, so how can we recognise it, and what tips and help are available to help mitigate its effects? Phil Curry speaks with Nishi Pankhania​​​​, a Life Coach at automotive industry charity Ben, to find out more...…

In this episode, Auto Repair Focus Editor Phil Curry speaks with Mark Field, Chief Executive of the IAAF, about the MOT, and whether garages should need to educate drivers on its importance...Door Auto Repair Focus Podcast

In this new podcast episode, Phil Curry speaks to Frank Harvey, Head of Member Services at the Independent Garage Association, about the MOT, its future, and whether it really is safe...Door Auto Repair Focus Podcast

Last year was not one that will be remembered fondly by many. But was 2022 a complete write off? Or, were some of the biggest talking points actually opportunities for the aftermarket to grow? In the latest Auto Repair Focus Podcast episode, Phil Curry runs through some of the year's biggest news stories, and discusses their impact on the sector - …

From challenges around Block Exemption, vehicle electrification, skills and an ageing car parc, the IAAF Conference 2022 brought the aftermarket together to discuss how unity and togetherness could help the industry succeed through 2023 and beyond. Auto Repair Focus Editor Phil Curry discusses some of the key points from the event.…

Many around the country are struggling as the cost-of-living crisis continues. It can be a confusing, stressful and worrying time for many workers in the automotive industry, but there is help available, be it someone to talk to, organisational skills or more. In this episode of the Auto Repair Focus Podcast, Phil Curry talks to Rachel Clift, Healt…

Auto Repair Focus Editor Phil Curry attended the first big aftermarket show for three years, the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the NEC Birmingham. The packed exhibition hall provided a perfect backdrop, as the industry came together for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country. Featuring interviews with Thatcham Research, Absolu…

A look back at some of the big topics the aftermarket saw in 2021, and what we may see going forward into 2022, including sustainability and particulates, access to data, shows, and the MOT...Door Auto Repair Focus Podcast

The MOT has faced a number of challenges, but is this now a stable period for the annual test?Door Auto Repair Focus Podcast