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What’s on at the RMI Academies – February 2020

31 January 2020 This year, take the opportunity to enhance your technicians’ skills with The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills. As the UK’s largest provider of MOT training, the RMI Academy is your "one stop shop" for all your MOT and automotive training needs.

Major factors affecting the independent sector: Brexit

31 January 2020 Our final instalment in this series explores what Britain’s exit from the EU could mean for our industry, and how it could affect the relationship between independent garages and vehicle manufacturers.

Autodata Technical Issue 33 - Diesel smell in 2010 Toyota Auris

31 January 2020 This month, the Autodata Technical team locates the source of a diesel smell in the passenger side of a Toyota Auris and shares the fix.

Did you Know? Motor Trade Insurance

31 January 2020 Automotive insurance broker Gallagher advise on common issues within independent garage motor trade insurance policies, and things to keep in mind when taking out a new policy.

IGA calls for fair use of apprenticeship levy to aid in the shortage of skilled technicians

10 January 2020 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling for greater control of the apprenticeship levy to help reduce the shortage of skilled technicans, following statistics that suggest half of levy-funded apprenticeships are ‘fake’.

IGA responds to survey about rip-off garages

13 December 2019 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is reinforcing its standpoint on improving business-customer relations in response to a survey that suggest motorists fear being ripped off on vehicle repairs.

Update your profile page on the Trust My Garage website

02 December 2019 Trust My Garage will have extra TV adverts playing over the Christmas period, so make sure your garage profile on the TMG website is up-to-date to make the most of this great business opportunity – it only takes a few minutes!

Be Aware - December 2019

02 December 2019 Our last Be Aware article of the year gives advice on extending probationary periods, covert employee surveillance, office harassment, and data protection risks when sending newsletters under GDPR.

Health & Safety Alert: Revised guidance for exposure to welding fumes

02 December 2019 HSE has updated its guidance following their safety alert in February 2019 that exposure to mild steel welding fume can cause lung cancer and possibly kidney cancer.

MOT Update - December 2019

02 December 2019 Decelerometers will be the next piece of equipment that must connect to the MOT Testing Service in DVSA's phased rollout of connected equipment. Click here to get the details.

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