IGA Insider Live – Manchester

Join us on Thursday 27^th November 2025 from 6pm to 9.30pm at Novotel Manchester West for an evening packed with essential sector updates, expert advice, and a great chance to connect with others in the industry. Refreshments will be available from 6pm before the sessions begin.

Business Management – The IGA will provide the latest industry updates, including management support, the new IGA Labour Rate Calculator, and business insights. Aftermarket Business Solutions will present Smarter Business Strategies covering the fundamentals of creating a service mind-set, along with simple, effective, tried and tested solutions.

Technical Insights – HEVRA will share expert advice on adapting your garage to accommodate hybrid and electric vehicles, covering technical & diagnostic matters and more, enabling you to capture potential new business.

MOT & DVSA Updates – Come prepared with the questions you’d like to ask – you will have the opportunity to put them directly to the DVSA during a dedicated Q&A session. A DVSA representative will also share the latest changes and recommended practices to keep you up to date.

A VARTA guest speaker will be explaining current battery and charging technology giving you some practical information and knowledge to take away with you.

Tickets are strictly limited and all independent garages are welcome, so book now to secure your place. If you have booked a ticket but can no longer attend the event please cancel your ticket so another garage can join us.