IGA Insider Live event confirmed for October
The Independent Garage Association will host its next Insider Live event on Wednesday, 21 October from 10am to 4pm. Taking place at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills in Runcorn, […]
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MOT fee must rise, IGA tells government
The Independent Garage Association has called for the government to set a minimum MOT fee of at least £95. It argues that inflation alone makes the current MOT fee unsustainable, […]
ICO investigating car finance claims spam messages
The Information Commissioner’s Office is investigating five companies suspected of sending 170 million spam car finance claims messages. The investigation is being carried out in partnership with the Financial Conduct […]
Minimum MOT fee must increase, says IGA
The Independent Garage Association has added its voice to calls for the government to raise the minimum MOT fee. MOT fees have remained unchanged for 16 years despite significant increases […]
Repairers jailed for motor fraud following IFED investigation
Two men have been found guilty of motor fraud after securing funds to repair vehicles damaged during collisions that were either induced or didn’t happen. Operating out of Tyre Boys, […]
How to reduce risk and navigate repair complexity with technology (webinar)
“The repair procedure you used last year might be ‘wrong’ today”. In the past 12 months alone, 7.5 million OEM procedures were updated and more than 875,000 new ones were […]
CV Show breaks records as industry navigates net zero transition
The Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 brought together 14,991 visitors and more than 320 exhibitors at the NEC Birmingham, with attendance rising 15% year-on-year and exhibitor numbers up 30% compared to […]
IGA supporting SERMI certification for independent repairers
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is supporting independent workshops seeking to secure SERMI certification. SERMI, which is launched in the UK on 1 April, provides secure access to vehicle security-related […]
Spring Statement a missed opportunity, says IGA
The Independent Garage Association has said the Chancellor’s Spring Statement was an opportunity missed to provide targeted support for independent repairers. It has said that while the update focused on […]
Rigorous SERMI testing process underlined by IGA
The Independent Garage Association has underlined the rigorous SERMI testing process before the scheme goes live in the UK on 1 April. SERMI governs secure access to sensitive vehicle security-related […]
ICO investigation into nuisance calls leads to more convictions
An ICO investigation into nuisance calls and the unlawful accessing and sale of personal information has led to two further convictions. The Information Commissioner’s Office has reported that two men […]
Transport Committee to investigate Road Safety Strategy
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the government’s new Road Safety Strategy. The Road Safety Strategy, released last month, aims to reduce the number of people killed or […]