You cannot escape the ongoing delays surrounding Brexit, and the announcement of the upcoming general election on December 12th means that Government departments are in a state of purdah or on lockdown until there is a new elected government. Although there is no clear path forward, we are confident that the independent sector is well placed to weather the storm and as always, we’ll keep you updated when there is any new information to share.
The lack of skilled technicians and young people entering our industry is the most significant issue we face today, and one that can’t be resolved overnight. We understand that many members find the process of taking on an apprentice confusing, time consuming and a real barrier to expanding the work force, so the IGA has created the ‘Garage Guide to Recruiting an Apprentice’. This digital guide includes straightforward information on the Apprenticeship Levy as well as the whole process of finding, training and retaining an apprentice. You can download your copy below.
As mentioned in last month’s bulletin, ADAS is becoming increasingly common in modern cars and there is no avoiding this advancing technology. To help members understand how these systems are affected by the work being carried out on a day-to-day basis, the IGA’s ‘Garage Guide to ADAS’ will provide vital information on the types of ADAS systems in use in modern cars, along with the potential problems being encountered when these system are not functioning correctly or out of calibration. Keep an eye out for your copy of the guide coming in the post later this month.
We have seen an increasing number of enquiries seeking information about the Financial Conduct Authority’s new Senior Managers and Certification Regime rules that come into force on 9th December. It is vital that those members providing financial service to consumers comply with the new rules. We have provided below an outline of the new rules with some useful links to the relevant FCA documents.
Finally, I am pleased to announce an update to our exclusive Autologic equipment rental package, which enables you to rent the multi-function diagnostics platform DrivePRO with no long-term financial commitment or fees. You can find full details on this offer below.
