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The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) , the umbrella organisation for franchised dealers (NFDA), independent garages (IGA) and auction houses (NAMA) , has raised doubts on the health of the used car market in the UK. In the strategic report accompanying accounts filed at Companies House it said values were “precariously high”. “The used car market has seen unprecedented growth, ...

The Independent Garage Association (UGA) announced today that it has secured accredited independent garages access to security and ECU codes to enable them to carry out all makes servicing. The trade body has been working with the UK government, carmakers aftermarket associations to ensure garages have access to Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI). The access will be on the ...

Government have told trade bodies the fast pace of the current MoT consultation is driven by Ministers desire to help consumers and find ways to drive down costs. The Independent Garage Association (IGA) and Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) conducted a meeting with the Department for Transport (DfT) and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to discuss the current consultation ...

The trade body has written to  Louise Haigh MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, seeking her support to oppose any changes to the current MOT structure. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive, said the current structure was safe and did not need to be altered. “Our current MOT testing system ensures that the UK roads are amongst the safest in ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has set up an online petition for the government to consider when it makes a decision on changes to the MoT. The consultation is seeking views on proposals to change the date at which the first MOT for new light vehicles is required from three to four years. It said the average MOT costs £40 ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is launching a new service to help members assess and reduce their energy costs. The Workshop Utilities Healthcheck is an audit carried out at members premises to survey their energy output and highlight areas where money could be saved. Areas covered within the audit include equipment, heating, water, lighting, insulation and employee awareness, and the ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is offering a second round of heavily subsidised Hybrid/EV Level 3 courses to its members.   It aims to help improve the shortage of EV trained technicians as EVs become more prevalent.   Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Repair Level 3 courses are now available for £250, a 60% reduction to the normal member price. IGA members can ...

Franchised dealers and the independent sector have given a big thumbs-up to the return of MoT from 1 August. Roads Minister Baroness Vere announced the move yesterday. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, in March drivers were granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing to help slow the spread of the virus. Drivers with an MOT due date before 1 August ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is launching a COVID-19 compliance certification scheme for garages wishing to demonstrate to their customers that the environment is safe. The scheme is based on the Government’s safe working guidelines to prevent coronavirus transmission and will underpin the IGA’s case to overturn the six-month MOT extension by providing evidence that garages are safe places for ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has called on Government to end the six-month MOT extension. The IGA urged the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, to end the extensions put in place on 30 March. Stuart James, IGA chief executive said: “Now that the public are being encouraged to go back to work and avoid using public transport where possible, ...