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Only one month left for testers to complete their mandatory 2020/21 MOT Annual Training

31 March 2021 Testers will be suspended from testing if they do not complete their annual training and achieve a pass mark of at least 80% in the annual assessment. However, we still have last-minute training packages available - click here to book.

Garages must still meet COVID-Secure guidelines – would yours pass an HSE spot check?

31 March 2021 Ensure that your business can pass an HSE spot check and avoid enforcement action, while remaining COVID-Secure for customers and staff, by booking your IGA COVID-19 compliance audit as a benefit of membership.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) update – April 2021

31 March 2021 The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of September 2021. Get the details here along with information on making furlough claims for periods in March.

Be Aware - April 2021

31 March 2021 This month the RMI Legal team provide a guide to distance selling, and explain why choosing not to employ someone due to their history of depression is against discrimination law.

Member Service Spotlight – RMI Technical Helpline

31 March 2021 The RMI Technical Helpline in an easy-to-access, telephone-based technical support system that can advise and guide you through problem repairs, undocumented fault codes and more. Read on to find out how this service could benefit your business.

What’s on at the RMI Academies - April 2021

31 March 2021 Whether you require last-minute MOT annual training or need to upskill your technicians, the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills provides a wide range of COVID-Secure training across the country. Click here to view available courses.

Be Aware Special: Cancelling Service Lights

31 March 2021 The IGA has received reports that customers are asking garages to cancel their service light as their vehicle is due a service but hasn’t done the mileage necessary. The RMI Legal team advise.

MOT Update – April 2021

31 March 2021 The DVSA has launched two new campaigns to help garages bring in more work over the next few months, plus read up on the latest changes on headlamp conversion rules in the car and motorcycle MOT inspection manuals.

MOT test extension: The impact on garages and insurance

31 March 2021 Automotive insurance provider, Gallagher, share advice on how the upcoming period of low work levels caused by the MOT extension can filled, and how it can impact insurance for you and your customers.

Autodata Technical Issue 39 – Creaking noise from front suspension in 2012 Ford Mondeo

31 March 2021 This month, the Autodata Technical team finds the source of a creaking noise coming from the front suspension of a Ford Mondeo when driving over uneven surfaces.

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