IGA News
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IGA’s Insider Live Event in Runcorn to Feature Demos from Leading Manufacturers + Q&A with the DVSA
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) will be hosting its next Insider Live event on Wednesday 21st October 2026 from 10am to 4pm at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills in Runcorn. The event is free to attend and is designed specifically for Independent Garage owners, who will get the chance to: Understand more about the […]
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Allianz Confirmed as Headline Sponsor for 2027 British Independent Garage Awards
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is delighted to again announce Allianz as the headline sponsor of the British Independent Garage Awards for 2027. The BIG Awards are recognised as a benchmark for excellence in the independent garage sector – honouring businesses that demonstrate outstanding service, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Allianz have once again confirmed their […]
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Why Garages are right to say no to fitting customer-supplied parts
For a customer looking to reduce the cost of a repair to their vehicle, purchasing a part themselves and asking a garage to install it may seem like a way to save money. However, agreeing to fit a customer-supplied part can create many risks for an independent garage. When a garage sources the required part […]
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IGA Calls on Government to Raise MOT Fee to at Least £95
Ahead of its upcoming talks with Government around the MOT fee, the Independent Garage Association will be stating the case on behalf of its members that the MOT fee needs to increase significantly. Inflation alone makes the current MOT fee unsustainable; however, inflation is only part of the picture. Garages have also faced additional cost […]
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IGA Secures Meeting with Government to Discuss MOT Fee
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has secured a meeting with the Department for Transport (DfT) to discuss the MOT fee, marking a significant breakthrough in its campaign for a review of a charge that has remained unchanged for Class 4 vehicles since 2010. The meeting follows sustained industry pressure over rising operating costs and […]
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Four Priorities for New Government
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) looks forward to working constructively with the new Government on four key priority areas for the independent garage sector. 1. Increasing the MOT fee – which has remained static for 16 years despite rising inflation and other cost pressures The MOT test is one of the cornerstones of the UK’s […]
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Up to 50% Savings on Training Courses for IGA Members
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is offering a saving of up to 50% for all its members across selected training courses. The offer has been designed to provide tangible benefits that supports the future success of the independent garage sector and the continued development of its workforce. The IGA is proud to announce that it […]
