Press Releases
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IGA calls for clarification to draft Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption Order
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling for clarification to the new UK Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO), to ensure that consumers are given clear information on their freedom to choose who repairs their vehicles and are not financially disadvantaged by the new regulation. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive comments: “While the draft MVBEO […]
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DfT announces 4-1-1 MOT consultation extension following trade body campaign
Following a widespread campaign by automotive industry trade bodies, the Department for Transport (DfT) has extended the current MOT consultation’s closing date to 22 March 2023. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive comments: “After seeing the incredible support for our campaign, and meeting with the DfT and DVSA in conjunction with the Scottish Motor Trade Association […]
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Trade bodies unite to question DfT on MOT consultation
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 on MOT frequency and enhancements. During the meeting, the DfT were asked why such a large and complex consultation covering 27 areas within […]
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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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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 […]