The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has warned of a severe skills shortage in the sector and urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to introduce new funding for apprenticeships in his Spring Budget. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
