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Furlough Scheme extended and further economic support announced

02 November 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked, and further economic support has been announced. Read more here.

New national restrictions from 5 November

02 November 2020 New national restrictions, underpinned by law, will be in place from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December. Read the full list of measures here.

IGA releasing UK Independent Garage Labour Rate Study 2020

30 October 2020 Find out how the IGA’s upcoming labour rate study will help you to compare and review your garage’s hourly rate, ensuring you are covering your operating costs and making a sustainable profit.

2020/21 MOT Annual Training Update – November 2020

30 October 2020 Despite the current circumstances, MOT testers are still required to complete their mandatory annual training by March 31st 2021 or be suspended from testing. Ensure your testers complete their training in plenty of time with an RMI training package.

COVID-19: Operating Safely - Guidance for motor trade businesses

30 October 2020 Allianz, the RMI's insurance provider, has published useful guidance on how to operate safely to protect your staff and customers, and avoid hefty fines.

Don’t get caught out – book a COVID-19 Compliance Audit as a benefit of membership

30 October 2020 With national lockdowns happening across the UK and hefty fines in place for businesses not complying with COVID-Secure guidelines, book an audit today to keep running your garage safely.

What’s on at the RMI Academies – November 2020

30 October 2020 The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills is remaining open to offer a wide range of MOT, technical and annual training, helping you to upskill your staff, enable your garage to offer new services, and grow your business.

Member Spotlight - Bushey Hall Garage shares advice on managing PPE left in customer vehicles

30 October 2020 Dawn Ayres, Director of IGA member Bushey Hall Garage, explains how their garage handles the issue of used PPE being left in vehicles by customers.

IGA shortlisted for COVID Champion Award

30 October 2020 The IGA has been shortlisted for the ‘COVID Champion Award’ at the 2021 Learning Awards, for the support they have given to garages throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about the awards and our nomination here.

MOT Update – November 2020

30 October 2020 The DVSA is reintroducing a mandatory 3-month grace period to install connected equipment following a change in ownership, and their Beat the Rush toolkit has been updated to encourage motorists to book their MOT tests early. Get all the details here.

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