Client News Archives - Autotech Communications

HELLA highlights hidden cost of compromise in fuel and ignition system repairs

Mike Ruff15 July 2026

15 July 2026

In today’s workshop, efficiency is everything. As vehicle manufacturers continue to develop increasingly sophisticated engine management systems, even minor component failures can have a significant...

Co-owners share dealer-level processes helping power independent growth on The Blend Podcast

Mike Ruff14 July 2026

14 July 2026

As more independent garages look for ways to improve efficiency and protect profitability, the latest episode of The Blend Podcast explores how one specialist workshop...

Valeo expands EV thermal exchanger range with 70+ new references

Mike Ruff14 July 2026

14 July 2026

Valeo Service UK is helping distributors and workshops prepare for the continued growth of electrified vehicles with a major expansion of its Thermal Exchanger product...

Top Awards 2026 competition intensifies as final rounds draw closer

Mike Ruff13 July 2026

13 July 2026

The search for the UK’s top garage talent is entering a crucial stage, with the Top Awards 2026 competition intensifying as leading garages, technicians and...

Hella Gutmann expands macsRemote team amid rising demand for remote diagnostics

Mike Ruff3 July 20263 July 2026

3 July 20263 July 2026

Hella Gutmann has further strengthened its macsRemote operations with the appointment of Leah Cudone as Remote Diagnostics Technician, significantly increasing the service capacity of its...

Rising booking fees see Wallsend garage end eight-year relationship with booking platforms

Mike Ruff30 June 2026

30 June 2026

Independent garage owners across the UK are increasingly reassessing the long-term cost of third-party booking platforms, as concerns grow over rising commission charges and the...

Valeo urges workshops to stop “binning” loyalty points and unlock hidden value

Mike Ruff23 June 2026

23 June 2026

Valeo Service UK is challenging independent garages to rethink everyday workshop habits, urging technicians and workshop managers to audit what happens to packaging waste in...

Valeo expands remanufactured coverage to 22 million additional vehicles

Mike Ruff19 June 2026

19 June 2026

Valeo Service UK is expanding its remanufactured rotating electrics and air conditioning offering with the introduction of 105 new references across its starters, alternators and...

HELLA to showcase advanced lighting technology at Road Transport Expo 2026

Mike Ruff17 June 202619 June 2026

17 June 202619 June 2026

HELLA UK is set to make a strong showing at this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX), exhibiting for the first time as a combined force...

Entries open for The Blend Awards 2026

Mike Ruff15 June 2026

15 June 2026

Entries are now officially open for The Blend Awards 2026, giving independent garages and their teams across the UK and Ireland the opportunity to be...