IGA News
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Press Release: Independent Garage Sector Disappointed by Government’s Spring Budget Oversight
Stuart James, representing the Independent Garage Association (IGA), voices disappointment following the Spring Budget announcement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP on Wednesday, 6 March 2024. James expressed, “The independent garage sector had hoped for strategic support from the Government in this critical year of change. Unfortunately, the Budget missed several opportunities to address key concerns. […]
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IGA Stresses Need for Automotive Sector Focus in Government Apprenticeship Levy Letter Response
In response to the letter sent by the Independent Garage Association to the Chancellor on January 19, 2024 regarding apprenticeships in the automotive industry, MP Robert Halfron, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education, addressed the concerns raised by the IGA. While appreciative of the response, the IGA emphasises the need for a more focused […]
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Reminder: Ensure Compliance with MOT Assessment Deadlines
UPDATED: 23/02/2024 Dear Garage Owners, As of February 22nd, 2024, a significant number of testers, totalling 29,459 have yet to complete their annual MOT Assessments. This situation warrants attention for several reasons. Failure to meet the MOT assessment deadline entails more than just a minor inconvenience. Testers who miss this deadline must demonstrate their proficiency […]
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Autodata Technical Issue 70 – 2011 Mini Countryman – Mini Countryman noise when air con operating
Each month the Autodata team answers a common technical question and provides a printable document with technical diagrams to download and keep, exclusively for IGA members. Q. A service customer of ours has a 2011 1.6 petrol MINI Countryman which is suffering with a humming noise when the air conditioning is operating. We have checked […]
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Only 2 months left to complete your 2023/24 MOT annual training!
Testers have only two months left to complete their 2023/24 MOT Annual Training or be suspended from testing, but never fear – the RMI has 6 different training options to ensure that all testers can confidently complete their requirements. Due to the annual training deadline falling on Easter weekend, we are recommending that the last safe […]
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What’s on at the RMI Academies – February 2024
Build the confidence and skills of your technicians with the wide range of courses on offer at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills’ easy-to-access locations in Southam, Runcorn, Lincoln, Winchester and Cheltenham below. Please be advised that all course dates and availability are subject to change. Don’t forget to take advantage of the current subsidised […]
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The top risks for UK businesses in 2024
The Allianz Risk Barometer is an annual global report identifying the top corporate risks for the year ahead. It’s based on the insight of over 3,000 risk management experts from 92 countries and territories including CEOs, risk managers, brokers and insurance experts and is being published for the 13th time. We take a closer look […]