IGA Bulletin Archive

Introducing the BIG Awards

31 July 2019 The IGA is launching the British Independent Garage of the Year awards next summer to bring the sector together and celebrate the professionalism, passion, skills and innovation of our country’s independent garages.

Human Resources Q&A - August 2019

31 July 2019 RMI HR answers your employment and management questions. This month find out if you can ask job applicants health-related questions, how many days holiday your employees are entitled to, and if you can use a ‘last in, first out’ redundancy policy.

How to use the Trust My Garage TV campaign to bring in additional business

31 July 2019 Ensure your business is gaining maximum benefit from the TMG TV campaign and bringing in new customers by utilising the TMG website, available marketing resources and our promotional tips.

MOT Update – New guidance on managing your MOT centre

31 July 2019 The DVSA has published new guidance containing information on management systems, policies and checks you need in place at your MOT centre to make sure MOT testing is up to standard. Read the new guide and send your feedback to the DVSA here.

Be Aware - August 2019

31 July 2019 This month's legal update explores recruiting an apprentice, the process of finding the owner of an abandoned vehicle at your premises, and disciplinary hearing issues.

Member Events - August 2019

31 July 2019 Don't miss your chance to keep your garage ahead of the game with essential face-to-face advice on new industry legislation, news and scams, alongside updates directly from the DVSA. Find your nearest event and book your free place today!

Autodata Technical Issue 28 – Auxiliary Drive Belt Noise from 2008 Dacia Logan

31 July 2019 This month, the Autodata Technical team share how to fix a Dacia Logan with excessive auxiliary drive belt noise and lit alternator warning lamp.

Major factors affecting the independent sector: MOT structure changes and official communications

31 July 2019 The fifth instalment in this series explores how significant and ongoing changes to the MOT structure, coupled with poor communication from the regulatory bodies, is continuing to prove challenging for independent garages.

What’s on at the RMI Academies - August 2019

31 July 2019 Wherever you are in the country, all of your training requirements are covered at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills. Click here to find out more about our MOT, management, annual and technical training courses, and book a training date that suits you.

2019/20 MOT Annual Training Update - August 2019

31 July 2019 Do your testers understand the latest MOT changes? Support your team with an RMI annual training package to ensure they complete their mandatory training in plenty of time, using a learning method that works for them.

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