Lobbying
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Press Release: The Independent Garage Association Talks with Transport for London on the Impact of the ULEZ Expansion on Independent Garages
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) met with the Transport for London (TfL) on Tuesday 15th August 2023 to address concerns surrounding the upcoming expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), scheduled to come into effect on August 29th 2023 affecting all London boroughs. The meeting aimed to discuss potential effects on independent garages operating […]
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4-1-1 MOT consultation – sign the petition and have your say
Following extensive campaigning from the IGA and other automotive trade bodies, and meeting with DfT and DVSA, the MOT consultation response period has been extended to 22nd March 2023. While this is great news as it allows more time to carry out research and respond to the consultation, the government’s preferred MOT frequency is still […]
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IGA seeks Shadow Transport Secretary’s support to protect 3-1-1 MOT schedule
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) 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 comments: “Our current MOT testing system ensures that the UK roads are amongst the safest in the world. The Department for […]
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IMPORTANT: We need your help to stop the 4-1-1 MOT
Once again, the Government is planning to change the frequency of the first MOT, and we need your help. As your trade association we have successfully fought against 4-1-1 proposals on several occasions, however this time the consultation period is only six weeks long and contains additional complex topics relating to the future of the […]
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Industry petition launched to stop the 4-1-1 MOT and save lives
A petition has been launched by automotive trade bodies to stop the Government’s plans to extend the period before a vehicle has its first MOT, in order to reduce preventable casualties and deaths caused by vehicle defects. The petition states: “The Government has proposed extending the period before a vehicle has to have its first […]
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IGA Calls for Extension to MOT 4-1-1 Consultation
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to the Department for Transport (DfT), urgently requesting an extension to their consultation proposing changes to the MOT frequency and other MOT enhancements. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive comments: “The content of this consultation contains highly complex and important subjects, relating not just to the frequency of the […]
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IGA calls for common sense approach to MOT consultation
Following today’s launch of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) consultation on proposed changes to the MOT, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) will be carrying out a full impact assessment of the proposed changes and will be consulting with its members and the wider industry to ensure that full, robust and representative feedback is provided in […]
