We have a simple mission; to connect as many independent garages as possible, with the aim of sharing knowledge and helping to raise the standards of the independent automotive industry.
On The Ramp - The Independent Automotive Garage Owners Podcast.
Claim This Podcastby Alex Lindley, Leo Dack, Nathan Taylor
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We have a simple mission; to connect as many independent garages as possible, with the aim of sharing knowledge and helping to raise the standards of the independent automotive industry.
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June 12, 2026
Is Fleet work worth it? The Fleet Guy sets the record straight.
<p>This episode is sponsored by Castrol and The Race Group. To learn more about Castrol Service, please visit:</p><p><br></p><p> <a href="https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home.html</a></p><p><br></p><p>Fleet work divides the trade. Some garages swear by it, others swear at it. In this episode, Alex and Leo are joined by Tim Guidotti, second generation owner of Ferdotti Motor Services and founder of Fleet Guy, to tackle the myths head on. Alex explains why he spent years telling garages to get rid of their fleet work, and why he now admits he was wrong. Tim breaks down good fleet vs bad fleet, the truth about labour rates, how to actually win fleet contracts, and why the data suggests retail-only garages could be facing long term decline.</p><p><br></p><p>If you run an independent garage and you've ever dismissed fleet work, this one's full of practical insight.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps: </p><p>00:00 - intro </p><p>01:04 - tim's story, growing up in the family business </p><p>12:34 - joining the business and doing the deal properly </p><p>21:52 - Castrol | The Race Group Partnership </p><p>23:05 - why alex was anti-fleet, and admitting he was wrong </p><p>29:32 - the coffee test, good fleet vs bad fleet </p><p>41:09 - winning fleet work and keeping it </p><p>52:25 - should your garage do fleet, and where ownership is heading </p><p>1:03:05 - the labour rate myth, utilisation and productivity </p><p>1:09:23 - why fleet guy exists, building an industry standard </p><p>1:16:36 - fleet guy live, plus tim joins as co-host</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more expert insight, honest conversation, and real stories from inside the independent garage sector.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://beacons.ai/ontheramp" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://beacons.ai/ontheramp</a></p><p><br></p><p>#ontheramp #garageowners #independentgarage #fleetwork #fleetmanagement #ukgarages #automotiveindustry #mechaniclife #castrol</p>
June 5, 2026
The Marginal Gains Approach to Running a Garage: A Conversation with Phil Brookes
<p>This episode is sponsored by Castrol and The Race Group. To learn more about Castrol Service, please visit: https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home.html</p><p><br></p><p>This week it's not a story episode, it's a business one. Alex and Leo sit down with business coach Phil Brookes, who has spent his career in the tyre and garage trade, from the workshop floor to training and running parts of a national group, and now coaching independent garages. We get into the stuff most owners never get taught: pricing with confidence, knowing your real numbers, front of house, recruitment and the small marginal gains that quietly add thousands to the bottom line.</p><p><br></p><p>If you run a garage and you have ever felt busy but not as profitable as you should be, this one is full of practical insight.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - intro and why business training is undervalued</p><p>01:20 - phil's journey into the trade</p><p>07:38 - growing and selling a national tyre group</p><p>13:37 - why tyre pricing is so sensitive</p><p>17:25 - pricing with confidence and the three prices</p><p>18:50 - front of house and the restaurant lesson</p><p>26:39 - why training fails without follow-up</p><p>29:11 - marginal gains and the 1% rule</p><p>33:00 - the wheel alignment opportunity</p><p>38:27 - how much profit is really in a tyre</p><p>47:56 - leading, retention and recruitment</p><p>51:09 - knowing your numbers and the benchmarks that matter</p><p>57:29 - marketing and the garage that isn't busy enough</p><p>1:04:23 - hiq, wholesale and the real tyre margins</p><p>1:06:47 - how to get in touch with Phil</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more expert insight, honest conversation, and real stories from inside the independent garage sector.</p><p><br></p><p>#ontheramp #garageowners #independentgarage #automotiveindustry #mechaniclife #automotive #castrol #businesscoaching </p>
May 22, 2026
Behind the UK's Biggest Garage Events: A Conversation with Joanne Knowles, Messe Frankfurt UK
<p>This episode is sponsored by Castrol and The Race Group. To learn more about Castrol Service, please visit: <a href="https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home.html">https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home.html</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Joanne Knowles is the Event Director for Automechanika Birmingham and the UK Garage and Body Shop event, the two biggest trade shows in the UK independent garage calendar. She joins Alex and Dawn on this episode to talk about what actually goes into running them, why attending matters more than ever, and how Motivate is starting to change the way new talent is brought into the industry.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you're a garage owner, technician, college tutor or student, this one's worth your time.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps: </p><p>00:00 - intro </p><p>01:14 - automechanika vs uk garage and body shop </p><p>03:00 - why garage owners should attend </p><p>07:31 - feedback, parking and the autonomous bus </p><p>09:20 - introducing motivate </p><p>12:20 - women, the ignite arena and engaging colleges </p><p>18:16 - computer science, adas and the future </p><p>21:34 - the case for cpd accreditation </p><p>25:22 - castrol | the race group partnership </p><p>26:37 - industry community, the blend and ben charity </p><p>33:15 - takeaways and how to get involved </p><p>41:13 - uk garage and body shop 2026 </p><p>44:00 - outro</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more expert insight, honest conversation, and real stories from inside the independent garage sector.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://beacons.ai/ontheramp">https://beacons.ai/ontheramp</a></p><p><br></p><p>#ontheramp #mobilemechanic #garageowners #automotiveindustry #castrol #automechanika #ukgaragebodyshop #motivate #independentgarage #automotiveevents</p>
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