IGA News
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Ben launches summer support lifeline as rising living costs continue to hit automotive workers and families
Automotive industry charity, Ben, is today launching its summer families project to support current and former automotive workers, who are facing record high costs for food, fuel and energy. Now in its fourth year, Ben’s summer families project provides practical, emotional and financial support to help automotive families manage the extra costs of the school […]
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IGA Calls for Government to Increase MOT Fee as Matter of Urgency
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) continues to call on Government to urgently review the current MOT fee for class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles, which has now remained static for 16 years despite the significant increases in costs that independent garages have incurred during this time. The IGA has again written to senior officials at the Department […]
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IGA Announces Date for 2027 British Independent Garage Awards
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is delighted to announce that the next British Independent Garage Awards will be held on Friday 18th June 2027 at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The renowned awards evening moves to a new venue for 2027, offering another unforgettable night of entertainment and recognition for the very best talent and […]
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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 […]
