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IGA’s counterfeit parts campaign highlighted in IPO Crime and Enforcement Report

06 September 2019 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has collaborated with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to highlight the dangers of counterfeit and consumer supplied car parts within the IPO’s Crime and Enforcement Report 2018 – 2019.

IGA reinforces importance of 3-1-1 MOT structure following increase in failure rates

15 July 2019 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) maintains their stance that the current 3-1-1 MOT structure is right for the safety of UK motorists, following an increase in cars failing the MOT test.

IGA emphasises the importance of new apprentices to the industry

05 June 2019 Speaking at this evening’s Automechanika Garage Awards, Stuart James, Independent Garage Association (IGA) CEO, urges independent garages to take on an apprentice and encourage young people to start a career in the automotive sector.

IGA Publishes 2019 Garage Work Provider Report

02 May 2019 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has published its latest report into consumer facing websites that provide work to independent garages.

IGA launches Trust My Garage TV campaign

01 March 2019 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is launching an extensive TV campaign for the Trust My Garage (TMG) Code of Practice to drive customers to its independent garage members.

IGA provides ‘Making Tax Digital’ guidance to independents

13 February 2019 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) will ensure that independent garages are able to comply with the new Making Tax Digital for VAT legislation by publishing a self-help ‘Garage Guide to Making Tax Digital for VAT’ handbook.

IGA Meets Dutch Independent Division to reinforce relationships for a post-Brexit Britain

14 November 2018 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) met this week with BOnd Van Automobielhandelaren en Garagehouders (BOVAG) Independent Repairers Division, from the Netherlands, to discuss their ongoing working relationship.

IGA Budget 2018 Comment

29 October 2018 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) welcomes the reduction in small business rates announced by the Chancellor in today’s Autumn Budget.

RMI expands MOT training offer to the South

15 October 2018 The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is to expand its MOT training offering by opening a new training centre in the South of England.

IGA shares advice in Government counterfeit car parts campaign

30 July 2018 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is working with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to raise awareness about the risks of counterfeit car parts.

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