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Member Events - July 2019
We are half way through our tour of the country with the DVSA, bringing you the latest MOT and industry news vital to your business. Don’t miss out – find your nearest event and secure your free place today!
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Trust My Garage – How to make the most of your TMG status
TMG member Russell Automotive discuss how the new TV campaign has helped to draw in additional work to their business, and share their top tips to help your garage stand out to potential customers on the TMG website.
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MOT Update: A closer look at MOT risk rating
The DVSA have responded to garages’ concerns about the new red-amber-green risk rating system with new details about why they introduced it, how it assesses risk and what to do if you are rated red.
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What’s on at the RMI Academies - July 2019
Need to train up a technician to cover short staffing over the summer holidays? The RMI Academies have you covered with affordable, local courses available when you need it most.
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Be Aware - July 2019
The RMI Legal team give you the facts regarding complaints on a part coming to the end of its warranty, accepting a stolen car in part-exchange, plus calculating holiday pay and parental leave.
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Major factors affecting the independent sector: Access to information
Part four in this series discusses the importance of independent garages being able to access information, be that vehicle or technical data, and access to the customer in an age of intelligent vehicle systems.
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2019/20 MOT Annual Training Update - July 2019
Ensure your testers have the support and learning materials they need to complete their annual training in plenty of time with a training and assessment package from the RMI.
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Hybrid/electric vehicle insurance cost clarification
The IGA has been informed that some garages are being told by insurers that their insurance cost will go up if they work on hybrid/electric cars. However, after contacting the major motor trade insurance companies we have found no evidence of this.
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Member Service Spotlight: Health and Safety
Does your business meet Health & Safety requirements? Download our checklist to find out, and discover how the RMI's H&S service can help you become compliant and avoid fees from HSE.
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Be aware special: False affiliation with Trust My Garage insurance scam
The IGA has been made aware of a second organisation claiming false affiliation with the RMI, this time targeting Trust My Garage members offering insurance discounts.
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Autodata Technical Issue 27 – Abnormal noise from front suspension on 2009 Hyundai i30
In this month’s Autodata Technical, a garage can’t find the source of a strange noise from their customer’s Hyundai i30 despite checking all components for excessive wear. Learn the cause of this issue and how to fix it here.
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How to support low income employees
Automotive charity Ben discuss how you can support any employees on low income by creating a stable, supported workforce, communicating effectively and considering contracts and payments.
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