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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has achieved full approval for the European SERMI scheme in the UK. The approval concludes a 17-year programme of work and makes the UK the […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has stepped up its supports for workshops managing and repairing ADAS-enabled vehicles. This comes after the government’s Road Safety Strategy identified ADAS features such as […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has highlighted its support for the government campaign against counterfeit car parts, Fake Always Breaks. It is working with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to […]

The Department for Transport has confirmed it will review the MOT fee to bring it in line with the demands of modern technology. It has said it will consult with […]

The Independent Garage Association has officially launched RMI Insurance Services, an independent insurance broker dedicated to the automotive sector. RMI Insurance Services has been designed to provide members with direct […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced a landmark partnership between its specialist subsidiary, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) and Solera Autodata. This collaboration will redefine how […]

The Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) scheme has been approved to launch in the UK later this year. Approval is expected to provide independent shops with easier access to […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has formally submitted its response to the Department of Infrastructure’s (DfI) 2025 consultation regarding the proposed introduction of biennial MOT testing (4-2-2) in Northern Ireland. […]

A growing number of independent bodyshops could be forced to close because no one is available to manage the business in the future. The Independent Garage Association (IGA) says it […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has urged the government to review the MOT price cap, which has not changed in 14 years. It has written to new Transport Secretary Heidi […]

A new government campaign has been launched warning UK motorists about the dangers of buying fake car parts. ‘Fake Always Breaks’ is being led by the government’s Intellectual Property Office […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has said the changing face of the UK car parc plus growing car usage presents significant opportunities for repairers. Data from the Department of Transport […]