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2021/22 MOT Annual Training Update – August 2021

23 July 2021 With this year’s annual assessment pass mark remaining at 80%, don’t leave it until the last minute and risk suspension from testing – put a plan in place with a training and assessment package from the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) update – August 2021

23 July 2021 July furlough claims must be made by Monday 16 August. For this period you can claim 70% of your furloughed employees’ wages and must pay the difference so they receive 80% of their usual wages – find out more here.

What’s on at the RMI Academies – August 2021

23 July 2021 Upskill your staff this summer with the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills. MOT, annual and technical courses are available at our four training sites across the country or at your premises, all at preferential member prices - click here to find out more.

Member Service Spotlight: IGA Members Forum

23 July 2021 IGA members have access to an online forum to post, share and discuss industry or technical problems with fellow members, post product reviews, discuss the latest MOT news and more. Sign up to the forum here.

Autodata Technical Issue 43 - Seat heater switch sticks in depressed position in 2016 Volkswagen UP!

23 July 2021 This month, the Autodata Technical team explain how to fix a recurring fault with a Volkswagen UP! where a seat heater switch sticks in the depressed position, despite being replaced.

Common myths about treating back pain

23 July 2021 Back pain is the biggest cause of disability in the UK, so automotive charity Ben debunk common myths about caring for your back.

Be Aware Special: COVID-19 Scams

07 July 2021 The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has published details on several scams that are targeting both businesses and the general public related to COVID-19.

2021/22 MOT Annual Training Update – July 2021

30 June 2021 The RMI Academy offers six annual training packages to ensure that testers can comfortably complete their annual training requirements before the deadline. Now including our brand-new e-learning platform and classroom training at our Lincoln site!

IGA Member Events – July 2021

30 June 2021 IGA Member Events are taking place in Wakefield and Aylesford this July – come along and get the latest industry updates and legislative news affecting your business, straight from your trade body and the DVSA.

Register for GarageSafe, the IGA’s solution for ensuring continued access to vehicle data

30 June 2021 Registration is now open for GarageSafe, the IGA’s solution to ensure continued access to security level vehicle data for independent garages. Click here to sign up or find out more about the project.

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