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by Hamerville Media Group · English · Business
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
12 Feb 2026 · 22 min
There’s more to bulbs than brightness, you know! We get behind the wheel and go for a drive with Ring-Osram's Terri Clark – who better to bring a little light to the road ahead? Listen to find out about Osram’s Nightbreaker 220 bulbs, to hear what garages can offer clients who want that retro feel and to hear the team struggle to fit new bulbs in the PMM-mobile!
E36 · 9 Dec 2025 · 22 min
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
E35 · 26 Nov 2025 · 23 min
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
E34 · 30 Oct 2025 · 36 min
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/
E33 · 29 Jul 2025 · 23 min
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
E32 · 25 Jun 2025 · 51 min
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…
E31 · 14 May 2025 · 27 min
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…
E30 · 4 Apr 2025 · 19 min
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
E29 · 28 Feb 2025 · 19 min
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
E28 · 27 Jan 2025 · 41 min
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 (…
E27 · 20 Dec 2024 · 33 min
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.
E26 · 7 Nov 2024 · 37 min
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
E25 · 9 Oct 2024 · 31 min
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.
E24 · 4 Sep 2024 · 31 min
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.
E23 · 8 Aug 2024 · 33 min
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.
E22 · 3 Jul 2024 · 35 min
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…
E21 · 21 May 2024 · 43 min
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 fact, and still the problem of attracting new staff – and new blood – into the industry…
E20 · 23 Apr 2024 · 39 min
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 frustrated that their experiences and opinions are being ignored. In this episode, you’ll hear…
E19 · 18 Mar 2024 · 36 min
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 sponsor LKQ Euro Car Parts to find out what they’re doing to support independent garages…
E18 · 13 Feb 2024 · 30 min
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 parts, if something feels too good to be true, it usually is. Featuring: Stuart James, IGA…
E17 · 15 Nov 2023 · 25 min
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 aftermarket have access to one of the best health and wellbeing charities around: BEN. In…
E16 · 13 Oct 2023 · 36 min
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 exhaust talk for you, PMF editor Tom Henman sits down with BM Cats’ Mark Blinston to get his…
E15 · 12 Sep 2023 · 31 min
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 continuing to spend money on their cars whilst cutting back in other areas, means UK independent…
E14 · 8 Aug 2023 · 31 min
In this month’s episode of the PMM Podcast, PMM’s News & Product’s editor Freya Coleman visits the woman behind Womanic – Louise Baker. Louise has used her experience running a successful workshop to promote the trade to women and has even appeared on TV to spread her message that the automotive workshop is the perfect place for women to find a trade. Join Freya and Louise in her workshop where they discuss the challenges facing women entering the workshop and what we can all do to create a more diverse workforce. Also in this episode, join Professional Motor Factor editor Tom Henman as he…
E13 · 11 Jul 2023 · 28 min
Aftermarket trade shows offer the perfect opportunity to catch up with leading figures in the industry. Here, the PMM team brings you three great interviews from the recent Automechanika show touching on the big issues affecting the independent aftermarket. So come along with the Freya Coleman and Kieran Nee, presenters of the Professional Motor Mechanic podcast to chat with Steve Nash of the IMI, Mike Bewsey from the VLS and Bill Fennell of the Motor Ombudsman to find out what challenges the sector is facing and how the organisations that stand up for you are dealing with key issues. Also…
E12 · 20 Jun 2023 · 28 min
When it comes to car lovers, there are two ends of the spectrum. At one end are the classic car lovers – they love proper vintage motors, authenticity and heritage; at the other, the EV crew – nothing is more blissful to these people than silently gliding around town looking for charge points. One company is making it its mission to bring these two factions together, dragging classic cars into the 21st century and giving electric cars a cooler vibe. Join the PMM team as we visit Fellten, a company manufacturing EV-conversion kits for the classic car market, to find out more about how…
E11 · 16 May 2023 · 28 min
Garage Hive's Garage Industry Trends data platform recently collected and released a load of data from all the MOTs done in the UK in 2021 so we invited Alex Lindley down to our studio just after the data was released to the industry to find out more. Featured: Alex Lindley, Garage Hive
E10 · 11 Apr 2023 · 21 min
You might imagine that your workshop has little in common with the Make Ready Centres across the country which keep the NHS’s fleet of vehicles up and running, ready to respond to emergencies at any moment. Well, as we discovered when we visited the South East Coast Ambulance Service in Banstead, many of the pressures and challenges faced by the independent sector are also affecting the NHS. Listen as we take you into the workshop where high mileage ambulances get serviced and repaired, and we discuss the advantages and challenges of running an NHS workshop. Featured: Ross Crook, area…
E9 · 14 Mar 2023 · 27 min
If you’re concerned about the latest MOT proposals from the government, you need to listen to the latest episode of the PMM Podcast. Cars have never been so advanced, with ADAS and autonomous driving increasingly taking care of road safety and modern engines maximising emissions efficiency. What’s more, cars communicate with their drivers in ways they have never done before. So, the big question the government is asking is: Does the MOT still need to be an annual test? To get a straight answer, we visited garages to find out what they are seeing on a daily basis and get their opinion on…
E8 · 14 Feb 2023 · 23 min
Have recent oil shortages really plunged the automotive aftermarket into the dark days of the 1970s (bell bottom overalls, anyone?), or is there more to be optimistic about as the true worth of engine oil is finally acknowledged? This month, the PMM podcast takes you on a journey to find out all about oil – the secret ingredient making cars more efficient than ever. In the episode, Mike Bewsey, Chairman of the Verification of Lubrication Specifications, demystifies some of the jargon surrounding oils and explains why they’re getting so complicated. Meanwhile, Witham Group’s Nigel Bottom…
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
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