The Race Group

19/06/2026

🎉🎉 The Blend will be with us in no time at all!

Time to shout out our returning headlining sponsors! First on the list is Castrol & The Race Group, who are supporting The Blend for the 6th year in a row 🤩

They will have a stand at the event, don't forget to pay them a visit!

Early bird tickets only until the end of the month! https://loom.ly/RQAEzCA

Thank you for your continued support.

19/06/2026

GK MOT & Tachograph Centre in Shrewsbury saw this beast in for its annual checkover recently, and we're sure you'll agree, it's not your average service!

👇 Over to the garage community... what's the weirdest, rarest, or most impressive vehicle you've had through your workshop doors? Share your photos and stories in the comments - can anyone top this?

18/06/2026

The Castrol Car Care Range is designed to clean and protect critical vehicle components that support safe and problem free driving.

🚘 For drivers, use of the products is a sure sign that their vehicle is in good hands.

🧑‍🔧 For workshops, its use enhances the ability to offer the highest quality maintenance and deepen customer loyalty.

A cleaner vehicle. Better protection. Enhanced performance.

17/06/2026

We extended our UK Garage & Bodyshop Event Castrol Service promotion, but the time has now come to welcome a new business to the Castrol Service Network and congratulate them on winning a full Silverstone F1 VIP Experience on 5th July!

We're so pleased to announce that our winners are 🥁
Lawson Autotech

We'll be in touch with all of the details today!

16/06/2026

It’s almost two weeks on from our Castrol Service Networking Event & Forever Forward Awards, so we wanted to share some of our favourite snaps from the evening! 📸

A fantastic night with our Castrol community!

15/06/2026

Maisie spent the morning with David and the team at DNA Automotive Solutions in Worcester, discussing how the Castrol Service Digital Offer can help to boost their online presence and attract more local customers.

Here’s what they covered:
✅ Optimising DNA’s Google Business Profile to improve local search visibility
✅ Managing business information across 50+ online platforms from one dashboard with Uberall
✅ Building a consistent and engaging social media presence
✅ Maximising the benefits of Castrol’s digital marketing platform, Aprimo

DNA Automotive Solutions is committed to providing first class service to their customers, and by strengthening their digital presence, even more local motorists can discover them when searching online for servicing, maintenance and repairs.

Thanks for having us DNA Automotive Solutions 🚗 🔧

11/06/2026

One week on from the final day of UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 and what a week it's been.

Months of preparation goes into planning for events like these and we couldn't achieve what we do without the support of our partners.

Thank you to our stand builder, Moda Exhibitions for what we're calling 'the best one yet,' and to Pure Agency who support us with everything from creative and media to stand set up.

10/06/2026

It’s been a week since we hosted the Castrol Service Networking Event & Forever Forward Awards and we still haven’t gotten over it!

The atmosphere throughout the evening was incredible, with great company, plenty of laughter and valuable conversations. For our network, the event meant stepping away from the day to day demands of the business, catching up with friends in the industry and connecting with new people.

Thank you to all involved and congratulations to our winners! ✨

🏆 Strong Social Media Award - Hereford Volvo Specialist Ltd
🏆 Building Community Award - RSV Automotive
🏆 Extra Mile Customer Experience Award - HarrisMotors
🏆 Castrol Spirit Award - K and M Citroen & Peugeot
🏆 Forever Forward Garage of the Year - Pro-Tech Automotive ltd

And of course to Emma Lindley who won Castrol’s Contributions to the Industry Award for all of her work with the Service Advisor Academy!

09/06/2026

💪 Feel the EDGE for yourself!

We turned engine performance into a personal challenge at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 and asked visitors to put themselves to the test using our Grip Strength Dynamometer & Pulse Oximeter. Congratulations to Ferris CVAS Garage - you are the EDGE Champion!

08/06/2026

Good news!! Our UK Garage & Bodyshop Event competition to sign up to Castrol Service by 10th June has been extended until Friday 12th 🎉

You’ll be entered into a draw to win the full Silverstone F1 experience when you join the Castrol Service network.

🗓️ Sunday 5th July 2026
📍 Silverstone Circuit

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