Press Releases
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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 […]
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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, […]
