IGA News
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All VAT-registered businesses must now use MTD compatible software
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder that all VAT-registered businesses must use Making Tax Digital compatible software for their VAT returns from 1 November 2022, and they will no longer be able to use their existing Value Added Tax (VAT) online account to submit VAT returns. MTD’s aim is to help businesses get […]
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BIG Awards 2022 Winner Q&A – Shaikly Motor Company
Over the coming months we will be shining a spotlight on our BIG Awards 2022 winners, hearing their stories, what makes them tick and their advice to other garages. This month, the IGA interviews Michael Shaikly, owner of Shaikly Motor Company in Colchester, who won our hotly contested Independent Garage of the Year – Large award. Tell us […]
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Trading Standards issue warning on energy bill and cost-of-living scammers
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is issuing its starkest warning yet about a significant rise in energy scams linked to the cost-of-living crisis and increased consumer vulnerability. CTSI believes there is an urgent need for a strategy to inform, protect and warn consumers amid the crisis, especially as over 40 million people have been […]
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Autodata Technical Issue 57 – Whistling noise from centre of fascia at 65 mph in 2010 Audi A4
Each month the Autodata team answers a common technical question and provides a printable document with technical diagrams to download and keep, exclusively for IGA members. Q. We are struggling to diagnose a whistling noise on a 2010 Audi A4. The whistling noise is coming from the centre of the fascia area when the vehicle is […]
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A guide to improving your sleep
Nearly a quarter of people in Britain have problems with sleep on a regular basis, and almost half of us lose sleep because of stress or worries. After a poor night’s sleep, you will often feel tired, short-tempered and find it hard to focus. However, the odd night without sleep won’t harm your health. Yet, […]
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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, […]
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IGA responds to Motor Vehicle Block Exemption consultation outcome
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended that the existing retained Motor Vehicle Block Exemption (MVBER) is replaced with an updated UK-specific Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) to stay in place until 2029. “We are pleased that the CMA understands there are issues with the existing MVBER which need to be addressed for […]
