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Industry welcomes MOT decision

The industry has reacted positively to news that MOT tests will remain at three years after registration, and annually thereafter. The government was considering extending the period to initial testing […]

IGA BIG Awards confirmed for 2024

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed it will host the British Independent Garage of the Year (BIG) Awards again next year. This follows the success of its 2023 BIG […]

IGA announces major MOT subsidies

The IGA has announced it is now offering significant subsidies on MOT training for its members. Subsidies include a 40% reduction in the cost of MOT tester training and a […]

DVSA announces stricter protocols for MOT testers

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced new annual training measures for MOT testers who fail to complete their annual training within the annual training year. At the […]

IGA raises £10,000 for Ben

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) helped to raise more than £10,000 for automotive charity Ben at its Big Awards 2023. The Awards night, which celebrated the garages, suppliers and industry […]

IGA says investment critical to meeting 2035 target

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has called for government investment to ensure the industry has the skills and infrastructure to meet the newly-announced 2035 ban on the sale of new […]

Car values ‘precariously high’

A new report has warned that the price of used cars in the UK is ‘precariously high’. The strategic report was published by The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), the […]

IGA sets sights on apprenticeships

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling on the automotive industry to provide their insights on apprenticeship opportunities within the sector. The focus is on identifying what can be done […]

IGA calls for MVBEO clarification

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling for clarification to the new UK Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) around customer rights. It wants to ensure that consumers are given […]

IGA announces awards winners

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has revealed the winners of the British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2022. Recognising businesses and individuals who have excelled in 13 separate categories, […]

Motorists back biennial MOTs

Most motorists in Northern Ireland support the idea of extending MOTs to every two years, but the industry is against the idea. This follows a Call for Evidence seeking views […]