Press Releases
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IGA welcomes focus on independents providing skilled EV technicians
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed the spotlight shone by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) on the central importance of the UK independent garage sector in ensuring the future mobility of the UK. SMF research aims to stimulate discussion on public policy issues. Their recent report ‘A vehicle for change: Upskilling the UK’s technicians […]
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RMI Academy opens fifth training site in Cheltenham
The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills is opening a new training site in Cheltenham, offering a comprehensive range of MOT, electric vehicle and technical training to local automotive businesses. Stuart James, Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Director comments: “As the UK’s leading automotive trade body, we are delighted to be opening our fifth academy in […]
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Entries open for IGA’s BIG Awards 2023
Entries are open for the Independent Garage Association’s (IGA) British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2023; a night to showcase Britain’s best independent garages, industry suppliers and standout stars of the sector. The categories now open for nominations are: Apprentice Programme of the Year British Independent Garage of the Year Business Improvement Award Community […]
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IGA highlights challenges facing independents to new Transport Secretary
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to the new Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper, highlighting the importance of the independent garage sector to the UK’s economy and the current issues facing the industry. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive comments: “Independent garages carry out over 70% of the UK’s service and maintenance work, […]
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IGA responds to Motor Vehicle Block Exemption consultation outcome
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended that the existing retained Motor Vehicle Block Exemption (MVBER) is replaced with an updated UK-specific Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) to stay in place until 2029. “We are pleased that the CMA understands there are issues with the existing MVBER which need to be addressed for […]
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Garages need support beyond Energy Bill Relief Scheme, says IGA
Following the announcement of the government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) is warning that additional support will be needed to help independent garage businesses survive the ongoing energy price crisis and protect UK road safety. The scheme, announced yesterday, will fix wholesale energy prices for businesses at £211 per MWh for […]
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IGA launching Workshop Utilities Healthcheck to help members cut energy costs
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is launching a new service to help members assess and reduce their energy costs. The Workshop Utilities Healthcheck is an audit carried out at members’ premises to survey their energy output and highlight areas where money could be saved. Areas covered within the audit include equipment, heating, water, lighting, insulation […]