Independent Garage Association
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Aftersales 25 SepIndependent Garage Association salutes BIG Awards 2023 winners
Independent Garage Association salutes BIG Awards 2023 winners
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Aftersales 29 AugSandles, Womanic and Performance 3000 among finalists at IGA's Best Independent Garage Awards
It is less than a month until the Independent Garage Association's Best Independent Garage of the Year (BIG) Awards, and ticket sales end this evening.
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Aftersales 4 JulIGA secures independent dealer access to OEM repair information
The IGA has said it has secured access to security-related repair and maintenance information (SERMI) for UK independent dealers and workshops.
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Latest News 2 MarNFDA concerned UK's new Block Exemption rules may ‘leave too much unsaid’
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has submitted evidence on the fast-changing automotive sector to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) amid concerns new Block Exemption rules may “leave too much unsaid”.
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Aftersales 23 JanIGA calls on DfT to double duration of MOT consultation period
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has called for the Department for Transport (DfT) to double the length of its consultation into the future of MOT testing.
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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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Aftersales 23 AugBritish Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2022 winners announced
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has named the winners of its annual British Independent Garage (BIG) of the Year Awards 2022.
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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 29 MarIndependent Garage Association reveals line-up for August awards ceremony
British actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, who starred briefly in the James Bond film No Time To Die, will be the after-dinner entertainment at the British Independent Garage of the Year Awards (BIG Awards) this August.
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Aftersales 18 Feb
IGA fears ‘unsafe’ outcome from Northern Ireland biennial MOT shift
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is opposing a plan to move to biennial MOT testing in Northern Ireland, suggesting it would “inevitably” result in more unsafe vehicles.
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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 4 NovIGA welcomes Government decision not to repeat COVID-19 MOT extensions
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed Government’s decision not to offer motorists another MOT extension and allow aftersales operations to remain open during ‘Lockdown 2’.
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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 May
IGA 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.
