IGA News
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Independent Garage Association reports significant growth in Membership
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is delighted to announce a 22% increase in membership during 2025, bringing the association’s community to in excess of 4500. This marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s continued commitment to supporting the independent garage sector. This growth reflects the IGA’s unwavering dedication to representing and advancing the interests of […]
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The BIG Awards 2025: A Record-Breaking Night of Celebration for the Independent Garage Sector
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is proud to announce that the 2025 British Independent Garage of the Year Awards (BIG Awards) was the most spectacular event in its history. Held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Friday 12 September, the BIG Awards welcomed over 500 attendees, the largest audience to date, making it the biggest […]
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Independent Garage Association announces Autodata EV & Hybrid Support – powered by HEVRA
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is delighted to announce a landmark partnership between its specialist subsidiary, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) and Solera Autodata. This groundbreaking collaboration will redefine how independent garages access the technical knowledge and expert guidance needed to service hybrid and electric vehicles. Launching this October, the new service combines […]
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Historic victory for Independent Garages as IGA secures UK launch of SERMI
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) celebrates a landmark step towards accreditation, paving the way for industry-wide transformation. The IGA is proud to announce a watershed moment for the UK’s independent automotive sector. Following multiple days of extensive audits with the regulatory body, UKAS. The recommendation for approval has now been received for the launch of […]
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Independent Garage Association responds to TfL Congestion Charge consultation
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has responded to Transport for London’s (TfL) consultation on the Congestion Charge. While recognising the need for measures to improve air quality and encourage cleaner vehicles, the IGA is concerned the proposals could inadvertently penalise independent garages and the motorists who rely on them. TfL’s main proposals include raising the […]
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Ben’s latest survey shows stress remains automotive’s number one and growing issue – affecting 1 in 2 workers
Automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched this year’s annual health and wellbeing report revealing results from its most recent survey, which polled over 1,000 automotive workers. The top five health and wellbeing issues identified for automotive workers are stress (57%), poor sleep (52%), anxiety (44%), low mood (41%) and not taking time out (to rest […]
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IGA Chair demonstrates perseverance for BEN following stage 4 cancer treatment
In a remarkable display of resilience and dedication, Rob Collison, Chairman of the Independent Garage Association (IGA), has completed a gruelling Sahara Desert trek in support of the automotive industry charity, BEN. This extraordinary achievement comes in the wake of his personal battle with stage 4 cancer, a journey that has inspired many within and […]
