IGA Bulletin

MOT Update: New connected equipment rules for MOT stations

30 August 2019 The DVSA has announced that all new roller brake testers purchased from 1st October 2019 must be able to connect to the MTS. There is no need to buy any new equipment at this stage; read more about connected equipment here.

MOT QC Update: Add an RMI auditor as an MOT consultant on your MTS

30 August 2019 MOT QC members can now add an RMI auditor to their MTS to enhance audits, save time and better replicate unannounced DVSA visits. Find out more and download the application form here.

Be Aware - September 2019

30 August 2019 This month the RMI Legal team provide advice on automatically renewing contracts, employer counterclaims in Employment Tribunals, Maybe Fit GP notes and liability in business to business contracts.

Categories Announced for the BIG Awards!

30 August 2019 Are you one of Britain’s best garages? Get a first look at the categories for the IGA’s inaugural British Independent Garage of the Year Awards to see if you could win BIG!

What’s on at the RMI Academies - September 2019

30 August 2019 No matter your training needs, the RMI Academies can help. Courses include VTAA Level 3, MOT Tester, MOT Management, Annual Training, Hybrid/Electric, Diagnostics, F-Gas and more!

2019/20 MOT Annual Training Update - September 2019

30 August 2019 Are you on top of your mandatory annual training? As the half-way point of the training period approaches, put a plan in place today to avoid disciplinary consequences and suspension from testing.

Member Events - September 2019

30 August 2019 There are still six member events left this year, so don’t miss out on vital advice to keep your garage ahead of the game and updates directly from the DVSA. Find your nearest venue and book your place here!

Major factors affecting the independent sector: Call for licensing of vehicle repair businesses

30 August 2019 Our sixth article in this series explores the positives and negatives of licensing technicians and MOT stations, and how it could change the currently unregulated marketplace.

Autodata Technical Issue 29 – Difficulty selecting reverse gear in 2012 Mercedes-Benz Citan

30 August 2019 This month, the Autodata Technical team explain how to repair a Mercedes-Benz Citan with a creaking gear lever which is difficult to put into reverse gear.

Motor vehicle repair businesses urged to check engineering inspection cover

30 August 2019 With 14 deaths caused by machinery at work last year, automotive insurance broker Gallagher share why it’s vital to regularly inspect your lifting and pressure equipment, and how to put processes in place.

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