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UK COVID-19 restrictions update – December 2020

30 November 2020 Ensure you and your business are following the rules - get the latest information on current and upcoming COVID-19 restrictions throughout the UK here.

IGA donates £20,000 to Ben

30 November 2020 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has donated £20,000 to automotive charity Ben on behalf of its independent garage members, following Ben’s urgent appeal for support.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) update – December 2020

30 November 2020 The furlough scheme has been extended, and you do not need to have benefited from the scheme before in order to claim for periods from 1 November. However, you must make claims for November by 14 December – get all the details here.

Be Aware - December 2020

30 November 2020 This month, the RMI Legal Team answer your common questions surrounding furlough, employment law and lone working.

2020/21 MOT Annual Training Update – Deadline Extended to April 30th 2021

30 November 2020 The DVSA has confirmed that the 2020/21 MOT Annual Training year has been extended until April 30th 2021. Stay on top of your requirements and avoid suspension from testing by booking a training package today.

Member Service Spotlight – IGA Website Members Area

30 November 2020 The IGA Members Area provides a wealth of information, from past HR documents and Garage Guides, to Digital Service Records and marketing resources. Are you making the most of this valuable member benefit? Click here to find out.

Make sure your Trust My Garage website profile is updated this festive season

30 November 2020 The Trust My Garage TV advert will have extra coverage over the Christmas period, so login and update your garage profile on TMG website today to make the most of this opportunity! Find out how here.

Member Spotlight – Turners Garage celebrates 100 years of service

30 November 2020 We speak to IGA member Allan Turner of Turners Garage about the fascinating history of his third-generation independent garage, as the business turns 100.

Be Aware Special: Garages still actively being targeted by Card Not Present “tyre scam”

30 November 2020 The IGA has received multiple new reports of members being targeted by Card Not Present scams, often vehicle and tyre purchases over the phone using stolen card details. Get more information here along with Car Not Present transaction guidelines.

Men’s health throughout the Coronavirus pandemic

30 November 2020 Data shows that with men more likely to die from COVID-19 than women, so as we continue to live through the coronavirus pandemic it’s vital that we look after our physical health, mental health and wellbeing as best we can.

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