We’re half way through the 2017/18 training year already - have you organised your annual training? The RMI is here to help. Book one of our tailored packages today and complete your mandatory training to avoid disciplinary action.

Take a look around the new RMI Academy Runcorn site at tomorrow's IGA member event, or book tickets to one of our other remaining tour dates for the year.

Find out more about the GDPR laws your business needs to comply with by May 2018, and how the IGA will be providing guidance and on-site support to members.

October's legal update looks at how you must report data breaches to stay compliant with new GDPR laws, suspending employees in disciplinary matters, and what to do if a part exchange car is stolen.

There’s still time to apply for the Workshop Magazine Awards. Applications close on October 31st, so fill in a quick and simple application form to nominate yourself and boost your business if you’re a winner.

As well as weekly MOT and Annual Training courses, the RMI Academies now offer a variety of Technical Training courses for all skill levels, exclusively for RMI members. More information inside.

Ben calls upon everyone in the automotive industry to wear a hat to work on 13th October and donate £1 to support colleagues facing mental health challenges. Get involved here!

Card Schemes have mandated that all card terminals must accept Contactless transactions by 1st January 2020, and zero floor limits for American Express and Visa Contactless payments are coming into force. Ensure that your terminals are up to date.

This month’s Autodata Technical looks at an electrical fault in a customer’s Mini One which is causing several warning lamps to come on intermittently and the speedometer to flicker.

Automotive charity Ben has created a new package, where they work with your individual business to create a tailored programme of awareness activities and training initiatives.

IGA members triumphed at Top Tech 2017, with Karl Weaver of Bull Lane Garage winning the competition, and Shuan Miller of Miller's Garage and coming runner up. Find out how the competition has challenged them and helped their careers.

The Garage Equipment Association has created a free downloadable guidebook about buying, installing, operating and maintaining vehicle lifts, to help reduce accidents in the workplace.

Allianz discuss the advancements and alternative options to current petrol and diesel fuel that will be less damaging to the planet, and the insurance implications these could have.