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Entries are open for the BIG Awards!

02 December 2019 Enter the BIG Awards and you could win recognition from the UK’s largest trade body for independent garages, incredible business and marketing opportunities, plus complimentary tickets to an amazing awards evening hosted by Hugh Dennis.

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.

The IGA’s Garage Guide to ADAS

02 December 2019 Do you understand how the daily work you carry out affects different ADAS systems already fitted in many modern cars? The Garage Guide to ADAS is here to help!

Exclusive member offer: £50 waste oil collection with Slicker’s Festive Savings

02 December 2019 Book a waste oil collection over 500L with Slicker by Monday 23rd December to have your waste collected for only £50 + VAT.

Major factors affecting the independent sector: Advances in vehicle technology

02 December 2019 The ninth article in this series explores how independent garage can use new ADAS and vehicle technologies to their advantage.

Autodata Technical Issue 32 – Wind noise on 2009 Volkswagen Touareg

02 December 2019 This month, the Autodata Technical team find the cause of a wind noise coming from a Volkswagen Touareg when road testing.

2019/20 MOT Annual Training Update - December 2019

02 December 2019 There are only four months left for testers to complete their mandatory annual training or be suspended from testing, however there’s still time to complete it before the end of the year! Stay on top of requirements and book your preferred training option

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