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ONCE upon a time it was only cyber-nerds who joined sites like Facebook and the chav-tastic Bebo. Now half the world is chatting about their tedious daily activities. Where the bold few go, others soon follow.

Renowned master technician Frank Massey is one of the first bold garage individuals to join the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). And the government-lobbying trade association will hope that other independent garages follow his lead as it continues its ambitious plan to sign up 4,5000 members to its garage division over the coming few years.

Elsewhere, Motor Codes is taking the bull by the horns in its bid to win more consumer awareness. Fans of Fifth Gear will recognise bubbly TV presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson fronting its Golden Garages contest - a two-month search for workshops offering the best in customer care.

I've also been asked to join the judging panel and reckon it's a great chance to highlight the great work that garages do but that so many motorists simply don't recognise.

I’ve taken my (so far) trustworthy Seat Ibiza to some great garages over the last couple of years and, if truth be told, one or two that looked more trouble-prone than Amy Winehouse in charge of an off-licence. Anything that helps raise the public's appreciation of the difficult job the trade does is a valuable thing for everyone in the aftermarket.


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IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

FRANK MASSEY JOINS THE IAAF

Technical expert Frank Massey throws his support behind the new IAAF trade association as it bids to represent the interests of independent workshops.

VICKI HUNTS FOR GOLDEN GARAGE

Motor Codes launches national search for the best local garages with help from celebrity judge and Fifth Gear star Vicki Butler-Henderson.

GETTING MORE FROM BEARINGS

Malcolm Short of bearing firm FAG explains why you shouldn't use a hammer for replacement work!

A DOZEN OF THE BEST MECHANICS

The final 12 repairers have won through to the last round of Top Technician 2010. Find out who's who.

WHAT SCHEME IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

We review the world of workshop schemes to find out which could be right for your garage business.

 

ALSO . . .

  • James Dillon explains how to conduct electrical tests quickly and more accurately than ever before.
  • An irritated Arthur Parkitt explains the joys of telling customers they don't know what they're talking about.