IGA News
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Urgent Advisory: Beware of Fraudulent Claims from Individuals Targeting Independent Garages
Urgent Advisory: Beware of Fraudulent Claims from Individuals Targeting Independent Garages Dear IGA Members, We are writing to inform you about a troubling trend many have previously encountered, which is now resurfacing, with recent reports from garage owners in the South East. Several opportunistic criminals are currently targeting independent garages, attempting to extort money through […]
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Latest Department of Transport Statistics Show Increased Car Usage Providing Growth Opportunities for Independent Garages
19th August 2024 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) responds to the latest official statistics on daily domestic transport usage by mode, released by the Department of Transport. The data, which compares current transport usage to pre-COVID-19 levels, reveals a significant trend: car usage has not only returned to but has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, while public […]
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IGA Announces TV Personality Mark Durden-Smith as Host for BIG Awards 2024
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is thrilled to announce that the esteemed TV personality Mark Durden-Smith will be hosting the highly anticipated BIG Awards 2024. The event is scheduled for September 20, 2024, at the prestigious Hilton Birmingham Metropole, The NEC Birmingham. This year’s awards ceremony is poised to be a night to remember, uniting […]
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Join the IGA at The Aftermarket Event!
The Independent Garage Association will be supporting and attending the all-new Aftermarket Event 2024. The IGA team will be available on stand A51 and will also be taking part in the Aftermarket seminar programme in the Top Garage theatre. This brand-new two-day live event dedicated to the UK Independent Garage and Bodyshop sector will translate […]
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Independent Garage Association Welcomes DfT’s Decision to Retain 3-Year MOT First Test
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) welcomes the recent decision by the Department for Transport (DfT) to maintain the current regime of 3-1-1 for MOT testing, meaning that a vehicles first MOT will remain at 3 years from the date of first registration for cars, vans, and motorcycles. The government’s decision not to proceed with the […]
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Press Release: DVSA Announces New Annual Training Measures for MOT Testers
At the Independent Garage Association (IGA) member event (18 October 2023) in Runcorn, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) announced new Annual Training measures for MOT testers who fail to complete their annual training within the annual training year. Currently, MOT testers failing to complete the year’s annual training are required to do a […]
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IGA Member Events 2023 – October dates available!
The IGA is bringing its new evening member event format to Runcorn and Darlington this month! Tickets are available now for the next two dates in our new evening-format member event series, featuring presentations from the IGA, HEVRA and DVSA. Between them, our speakers have more than 100 years of experience in the garage trade. […]
