IGA
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Latest News 5 OctCMA recommends new UK-specific automotive sector Block Exemption regulations
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has written to the Secretary of State recommending the introduction of new, UK-specific block exemption regulations for the automotive aftermarket.
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News 8 SepFree energy audit to help tackle independent garages' soaring costs
Independent garages will be offered a free energy use audit as part of a new scheme launched by the Independent Garage Association (IGA) to help businesses tackle soaring costs.
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Latest News 17 JunAM webinar: scoring success from MOTs ahead of September's seasonal spike
Car retailers will be offered insight and advice to help them score success from September’s new seasonal spike in MOT volumes.
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Aftersales 27 AprIGA and NFDA slam suggestions Government could scrap annual MOTs
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has slammed suggestions from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps that the UK Government could scrap annual vehicle MOT tests in a bid to tackle the cost of living crisis.
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Supplier News 10 FebIGA to launch security portal for independent garages
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is set to launch GarageSafe to establish and maintain access to security level vehicle information for independent garages.
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Latest News 17 DecIGA makes £20,000 donation to Ben
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has donated £20,000 to automotive charity Ben to help the charity provide vital support to people in the automotive sector.
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Aftersales 5 Nov
IGA offers members second round of subsidised EV training
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is offering a second round of subsidised hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) Level 3 courses to members.
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People News 24 MarIGA appoints Rob Collison as new chairman
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has appointed Rob Collison as its new chairman.
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Latest News 2 DecIGA reponds to Ben charity funding plea with £20,000 donation
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has donated £20,000 to automotive charity, Ben, on behalf of its independent garage members.
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Aftersales 22 MayGarages can signal COVID safeguards in IGA compliance scheme
Next month the Independent Garage Association (IGA) will launch a COVID-19 compliance certification scheme for independent workshops wishing to demonstrate to their customers that the environment is safe.
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Aftersales 20 MayIGA urges Government to axe COVID-19 lockdown MOT extension
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is urging Government to scrap the temporary MOT extension following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “back to work” lockdown easing measures.
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Aftersales 30 MarIGA disagrees with six-month MoT extension during coronavirus outbreak
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has raised concerns with the Government regarding the impact of extending MoT expiry dates for six months.
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Supplier News 14 FebIndependent Garage Association (IGA) publishes Making Tax Digital guide
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has published a self-help ‘Garage Guide to Making Tax Digital for VAT’ handbook to assist independent garages with their compliance to the HMRC’s new VAT legislation.
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Car Dealer News 10 AugIGA opens MOT Tester training and funding to non-members
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) MOT Tester training courses are now more widely available to aftersales providers thanks to a development of the scheme delivered in partnership with Progress Recruitment Solutions.
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Car Dealer News 30 JanIndependent garages should beware of advertising scammers, warns IGA
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is warning businesses to be aware of a new advertising scam.
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Latest News 22 Dec
GDPR advice for independent garages
A self-help Garage Guide to GDPR is being launched to help independents comply with new data regulations.
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Latest News 2 OctIGA to ‘create industry stir’ with online work providers investigation
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is set to “create a stir throughout the industry” by carrying out a comprehensive study of consumer websites.
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Aftersales 13 OctFranchise or independent: which should fleet managers choose for SMR work?
Main dealer or independent garage: fleet managers have a choice for who to turn to for the service, maintenance and repair of their company vehicles. But how do they reach a decision between the two – or is selecting one of the other depending on the job need the best compromise?
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Aftersales 27 JanEU lifts restrictions on independent sector taking more service work from franchised dealers
Franchised dealers are at greater risk now of losing more service work to the independent sector now EU legislation has removed limitations to its taking more market share, it has been claimed.
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Car Dealer News 30 NovRMI welcomes 0.5% apprenticeship levy to boost apprenticeships by 3 million
The RMI has welcomed the Government’s plans for a 0.5% apprenticeship level in April 2017 to raise funds for 3 million apprenticeships by 2020.
