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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 […]

SERMI is now live in the UK, providing approved repairers with access to security-related vehicle manufacturer data critical to vehicle repair. Information now available to independent workshops as part of […]

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 […]

Repairers who will need SERMI certification have been urged to begin the process immediately. SERMI will come into force in the UK on 1 April, limiting access to security-related vehicle […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]