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Member Events - June 2019
There are still plenty of opportunities available to get the latest important industry news and advice face-to-face from the IGA and DVSA. Find your nearest event and book your free place today!
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Major factors affecting the independent sector: Shortage of skilled technicians
Part 3 in this series explores why there is a lack of skilled technicians and new entrants entering the industry, and how garages can solve their recruitment problems.
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Health & Safety Alert: Fire safety of lithium-ion batteries
A new report has been published highlighting how lithium-ion battery powered vehicles can be a major fire risk due to road accidents or faults, and provides advice on how you can identify, manage and prevent these fire hazards.
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What’s on at the RMI Academies - June 2019
Don't leave your business short staffed over the summer holidays! Train up your technicians at preferential rates with the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills.
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Be Aware - June 2019
This month the RMI legal team answer questions on a customer dispute with a vehicle repair fault, a new employee leaving before signing a contract of employment, a religious staff member who is attempting to convert others, and staff anonymity.
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MOT Update: MOT certificate replacement service
The DVSA has launched a new service that allows vehicle owners to view, save and print replacement MOT certificates for free. Find out how the change may affect MOT testers here.
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2019/20 MOT Annual Training Update - June 2019
Keep on top of your annual training by booking a training and assessment package with the RMI. See which option would best suit your testers here.
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Be Aware Special: False affiliation with the RMI scam
We have been made aware of a company contacting members offering preferential rates due to their affiliation with the RMI, however they have no such connection with us. Find out how to spot this scam here.
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Autodata Technical Issue 26 – Scraping noise when turning steering wheel on 2009 Citroen C4
In this month’s Autodata Technical, the steering wheel on a 1.6 Citroen C4 creates a scraping noise when turned, but there are no faults to be found in the mechanism. Find out how to solve this issue here.
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Top Tips for Businesses Looking to Purchase Automotive Cover
Is your business getting the best insurance policy for the best price? The Gallagher Automotive Team have published their recommendations for garages looking to arrange automotive cover.
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Sleepless in the UK: wake up to sleep problems in your workforce
Automotive charity Ben explores how an employee’s lack of sleep can be detrimental to productivity, cause accidents at work and carry economic cost, but share their advice on how to help your workforce with their sleep.
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Keyless cars: Vulnerable to theft
Allianz explore how modern cars with keyless entry systems can be susceptible to theft, and share how drivers can protect their cars against ‘keyless theft’.
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