IGA News
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IGA Champions Future Talent Through Automechanika 30 Under 30 Programme
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is proud to champion the prestigious Automechanika 30 Under 30 (30u30) programme at this year’s UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the next generation of automotive professionals and strengthening the future of the sector. With the automotive aftermarket continuing to face well-documented challenges in attracting and […]
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Ben’s ‘Year in Numbers’ reveals rising demand for health, wellbeing and financial support across the automotive industry
Automotive industry charity, Ben, has today published its latest Year in Numbers, highlighting the growing demand for health, wellbeing and financial support across the automotive industry between April 2025 and March 2026. Over the year, Ben responded to 14,377 enquiries for support, highlighting the growing pressures faced by people working in the automotive industry. The […]
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What last year’s disruption at JLR meant for the health and wellbeing of automotive people
By Rachel Clift, CEO at Ben, the automotive industry charity There’s no doubt that last year’s cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover created a lot of disruption and uncertainty across the UK automotive sector. While the operational impact was widely reported, at Ben, we heard directly from people who were feeling anxious about income, job security, […]
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SERMI Now Live: A Momentous Day for Independent Garages
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) today confirms that the SERMI scheme is now officially live in the UK, marking a defining moment for the independent garage sector. After 17 years of sustained effort to secure fair access to essential vehicle data, today marks the point where that ambition becomes reality. From this moment, independent garages […]
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Mercedes-Benz joins SERMI ahead of UK launch
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is pleased to confirm that Mercedes-Benz has officially committed to the SERMI scheme, taking the total number of participating vehicle manufacturers in the UK to 22. The addition of Mercedes-Benz marks a significant milestone for SERMI, bringing one of the world’s most recognised automotive brands into the scheme just weeks […]
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IGA Applauds IPO’s Ongoing Fight Against Counterfeit Vehicle Parts
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed news from the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) that funding will continue for the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), recognising the IPO’s ongoing commitment to tackling intellectual property crime and protecting consumers. The announcement confirms that the specialist City of London Police unit will continue to receive funding […]
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Ben launches two new women’s health training courses for the automotive industry
Ben is launching two new women’s health training courses, providing employees across the automotive industry with a better understanding of the health challenges affecting women’s physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing. The two new training courses are called Women’s Health Awareness and Menopause Awareness. NEW Women’s Health Awareness course benefits: Insights into health challenges and risks […]
