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Professional Motor Mechanic

Hamerville Media Group

The Professional Motor Mechanic (PMM) Podcast, hosted by PMM magazine editor Kieran Nee, is here to take news and industry updates into the ears of garage owners, technicians and aftermarket professionals (and car enthusiasts, why not?!) The PMM team – which produces a magazine read by nearly 60,000 independent UK garage technicians every month – is in prime position to discuss the topics and issues which effect the workshop floor. Topics we cover in the Podcast include supply chain shortages, the

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36:03

Crunching the Numbers with the IMI

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2025/10/30

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/

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23:28

Will photo evidence really reduce MOT fraud?

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2025/07/29

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

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50:33

Seeing both sides of the EV debate

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2025/06/25

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

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27:29

How will US tariffs affect your garage?

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2025/05/14

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

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19:13

What’s New with the MOT?

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2025/04/04

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

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19:11

Original Equipment: What’s the Big Deal?

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2025/02/28

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

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41:27

Would you Open a Workshop in 2025?

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2025/01/27

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.comFind your

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32:55

How to keep your technicians happy

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2024/12/20

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.

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36:51

How has the aftermarket changed in 20 years?

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2024/11/07

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

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31:26

PMM In Conversation With… Andy Savva, the Garage...

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2024/10/09

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.

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30:30

Apprenticeships in Action

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2024/09/04

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

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33:29

Looking after classic cars

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2024/08/08

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.

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34:57

Like Father, Like Son

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2024/07/03

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

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42:42

The Skills Crisis: Is Money the Answer?

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2024/05/21

That the automotive aftermarket is in the midst of a skills crisis can hardly be doubted. Many workshops are complaining that they don’t have the staff to keep up with the amount of work they are presented with and tales are often told of technicians who have left the industry for far easier jobs elsewhere, pocketing more each month in the process. In times like these, the knee-jerk reaction is to raise wages and attract more staff. The only problem is that wages have gone up, quite considerably in

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38:56

How well is the MOT working in 2024?

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2024/04/23

The Government has now published its findings and response to last year’s consultation and call for evidence on the MOT, looking at the frequency of the test and what amendments and updates the DVSA could make to the test to bring into line with current passenger vehicle landscape. But whilst the Government is focussing on the cars and technology of the future, are they forgetting what makes the MOT work in the first place? Namely the thousands of MOT testers themselves, many of whom often feel

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35:47

Profiting from EVs with Matt Cleevely

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2024/03/18

Like ‘em or loathe ‘em, EVs are out driving around on British roads as we speak and many of them are now outside of their manufacturer warranty period. What does this mean? Well, according to EV specialist Matt Cleevely, this offers the perfect opportunity for independent garages like yours to make some money, which is always a good thing!This episode, Freya catches up with Matt Cleevely to see what the fuss is about EVs (spoiler – they’re really fun to drive), whilst Kieran visits our new headline

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29:48

Are fake parts on the rise?

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2024/02/13

This month the PMM Podcast team are setting out to answer a simple question: Are fake parts on the rise? The answer is, of course, anything but simple. In this episode you will find out what manufacturers, trade organisations and even the police are doing to tackle illegitimate parts infiltrating the aftermarket. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, the temptation to cut corners grows ever stronger. Yet, as the conversations in this episode of the podcast prove, when it comes to fake

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24:50

Getting garages through hard times

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2023/11/15

It’s time to start rethinking health and wellbeing in the automotive aftermarket. Too often discussions around mental health are held in isolation from all the other issues that affect our overal health and wellbeing. It’s time to acknowledge that how healthy we are physically, how satisfied we are professionally and how comfortable we are financially can all impact our mental health. Whether it be stress, anxiety or even depression, the root cause could be found in your workshop. Luckily, we in the

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35:34

Gearing up for Mechanex 2023

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2023/10/13

Are you ready for the UK’s longest-running aftermarket trade show next month? Listen to this month’s episode of the PMM Podcast to get revved up for Mechanex, taking place at Sandown Park Racecourse, 7-8th November.Hear what show sponsors Mann+Hummel and Alldata are bringing and why they think Mechanex-PMM Live is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss. We also speak to seminar speaker Darren Darling about DPFs and how following a set process can change your business.And if that wasn’t enough

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30:48

Supply and Demand: Why UK Garages are Cleaning Up

Professional Motor Mechanic ·

2023/09/12

In this episode of the Professional Motor Mechanic Podcast, PMM’s Editor Kieran Nee interviews the automotive aftermarket’s numbers man – Quentin Le Hetet, Country Director UK at GiPA. Since the pandemic and to now as we’re navigating the depths of the cost-of-living crisis, it can often feel like garages barely keeping their heads above water. However, Quentin is here to tell us that this might actually be the time for independent garages to thrive. The ageing car parc coupled with drivers

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