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The Independent Motor Dealers Association is celebrating its seventh anniversary tomorrow, Tuesday 5 November.
The last 12 months has seen the IMDA membership grow by over 30% year on year with over 500 new members joining.
The association now offers services from 60 partners and suppliers, including free legal advice, an employment and HR helpline and a Service Support Network.
It also offers members masterclasses, motor trade insurance and direct IMDA contact with the DVLA to assist with relevant issues.
IMDA Chairman Umesh Samani said: “It’s amazing, when we started out seven ago who would have thought we would get to this position today.
“I can only thank the partners who have supported us each year, the founders committee and the current committee for all the efforts they put in behind the scenes, and of course the members who have joined and support each other with their advice and knowledge.”
In 2020 the IMDA received an outstanding achievement award from Motor Trader for the work undertaken during the covid pandemic. Pictured is Umesh Samani with the award that year.
Stuart Saunders Co-Founder and current Treasurer of the IMDA, said: “The association was formed to help likeminded Independent Motor Dealers, who quite often are left without a voice or support, we wanted to change that.
“This is just the beginning, and we will work away to ensure the IMDA continues to grow and provide more support, services and a voice for our members.”