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According to many, the future of driving is driverless. In the meantime, however, cars feature an assembly of aids which assist drivers to a greater or lesser degree. However, without correct calibration in the workshop, ADAS can’t function correctly. In this episode, PMM speaks to A1 ADAS’ Iain Molloy to find out more. This episode is sponsored by Wynn's

The SERMI scheme is finally coming to the UK, so what’s it all about? The IGA’s Jon Douglass tells PMM everything garages need to know about how it can help your business. The scheme enables garages to access security information from the vehicle manufacturers via a single portal.  Will you be signing up? This episode is sponsored by Wynn's

PMM visits the IMI at their headquarters to chat to Emma Carrigy, head of research, careers and inclusion. Emma is behind the organisations statistical reports and in this episode she goes into great depths about what the automotive aftermarket looks like currently and what it needs to look like in the future to face the rapid technological advances underway in the wider automotive sector.  Thanks to Wynns for being this month’s sponsor - https://www.wynns.uk.com/pro/

80% of fraudulent MOTs are down to so-called ghost MOTs – MOTs carried out without the vehicle even being present at the test station. We reported recently that the DVSA were trialling photo evidence as part of the MOT process in a bid to tackle this. Will it work? We spoke to MOT Juice’s Dave Long to find out. Find out more about the Rising Talent Award at https://pmmonline.co.uk/rising-talent-award

Electric vehicles are just one of a number of routes open to governments to reduce emissions, but they have become the focal point for both praise and rage among the general population. What fuels this volatile debate often begins with the media. How journalists and experts discuss the future of powertrain technology therefore needs to be more open, honest and willing to compromise.   In this episode, PMM editor Kieran Nee talks to fellow journalists Stuart Woolley from GarageWire (www.garagewire.co.uk) and John Shepherd, editor of Aftermarket magazine (www.aftermarketonline.net), as well as industry expert Tom Denton (www.tomdenton.org). 

In a globalised world where parts cross borders many times before ending up reaching the consumer, decisions made by one government can have far-reaching consequences. Whilst the headlines surrounding Donald Trump’s latest tariff rises (and climbdowns) have centred on the vehicle industry, it is more unclear what they mean for the aftermarket.   In this episode, Kieran Nee talks to the IAAF’s Chief Executive, Mark Field to try and get some clarity on what effect tariffs could have on your garage.   This episode is sponsored by Schaeffler, whose REPXPERT Alistair Mason can be heard discussing the firm’s Wrenches and Wisdom campaign.

PMM takes a look at a survey doing the rounds about proposed changes to the MOT and how the industry has reacted. We also take a look at a new phenomenon – that of the MOT desert, and chat to GOPHR, the company which has highlighted the problem.  ----- To read the articles mentioned in this episode and for more Aftermarket news, check out the PMM website at https://pmmonline.co.uk

PMM takes a deep dive into the subject of original equipment, separating fact from fiction and weighing up the eternal question: What’s the big deal? ----- To read the articles mentioned in this episode and for more Aftermarket news, check out the PMM website at https://pmmonline.co.uk

With rising costs on one hand and ageing vehicles on the other, there are upsides and downsides to taking the plunge on starting a car repair business this year. We discuss the matter with Matt Wrankmore from FixMyCar and our special guest host for this episode, Phil Curry, editor at AutoRepairFocus. Most importantly, though, what counts is your opinion as a garage owner. Luckily, we’ve got that covered too!  ----- See what our guest host, Phil does normally at https://autorepairfocus.com Find your local garage at https://www.whocanfixmycar.com Thanks to Ian Fowler of VW Doctor in Watford (https://www.vwdoctor.co.uk) and Anthony Jhally from AAK Autos in Whitstable (https://aakautos.co.uk) for giving us their thoughts. And for more Aftermarket news, check out the PMM website at https://pmmonline.co.uk

How good are you at dispute resolution in the workplace? Are you sure you’re focussing on the good your techs do as much as any issues which arise? Could you run the people side of your workshop as well as the mechanical side? These are the issues we explore in this episode of the PMM Podcast.  

Mechanex-PMM Live is celebrating its 20th anniversary in November, when it comes to Sandown Park in Surrey on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th November. To mark this special occasion, the PMM Podcast is looking at how the aftermarket and car repair more generally has evolved over the last 20 years. We spoke to the IAAF’s Neil Pattemore and the IGA’s John Douglass to find out more.   This episode is sponsored by Dewalt Automotive 

Ever thought your golf course chats should be a podcast? Well, so did we! And who better to hit the fairway with than the Garage Inspector, Andy Savva?   Listen as we discuss all things aftermarket related and get Andy’s unique take on what workshops should be paying attention to going forward. 

The industry needs more apprentices, no one can dispute that. However, it’s easier said than done and many small independent workshops struggle to find, hire and retain younger staff – let alone train them up! We visited an apprentice, Tia Marsh and her tutor at East Coast College, Matt Yeldham, to see what some of the challenges facing apprentices themselves were. Throughout this episode, you will be confronted with an interesting, funny and moving portrait of the industry we all work to improve every day. 

The classic car market is a growing one, bringing a touch of prestige to drivers across the country. But who are those drivers? And is it true that the classic car owner is still primarily a DIYer tinkering away in the garage?   Well, to answer those questions and get a better idea of what opportunity classic car repair and maintenance offers to independent garages, we travelled to Clayton Classics in Coventry to speak to Director Dean Allsop. Listen to this episode to find out more. 

Father-son garages are the powerhouse behind the independent aftermarket. They provide a rock solid base on which UK car repair not only survives, but thrives. How many times do you come across a garage owned by a father whose son also helps out on the workshop floor? It seems that car repair is particularly likely to feature that familial bond that just adds a little warmth to the working day. But what happens when the time comes to pass that garage down to the next generation? How easy is it to relinquish control and place the fate of your workshop in the hands of the next generation?   This is what we spoke to Tom Cockings, from Robert Cockings Motor Repair about. Tom is a great example of a son who has taken the family garage to new heights without losing sight of what made it great in the first place. Listen to this episode to hear Tom’s story.   Also in this episode, Tom Henman, editor of Professional Motor Factor magazine, chats to WAI’s Richard Welland about his role and how the brand is engaging with motor factors.