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    MOT fee cap: “We’ve reached crisis point”

    As the industry starts to put pressure on the Government to finally act on the MOT fee cap, which hasn’t ...

    As the industry starts to put pressure on the Government to finally act on the MOT fee cap, which hasn’t moved with inflation since 2010, PMM caught up with the country's top independent tester in the ...

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    IGA offers savings on training courses

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it's offering a saving of up to 50% for all its me ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it's offering a saving of up to 50% for all its members across selected training courses. The offer has been designed to provide tangible benefit ...

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    SERMI now officially live in UK

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed the SERMI scheme is now officially live in the UK, ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed the SERMI scheme is now officially live in the UK, marking a defining moment for the independent garage sector. After 17 years of sustained effor ...

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    IGA comments on Spring Statement

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has responded to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, noting while ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has responded to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, noting while the update focused primarily on economic forecasts rather than new fiscal measures, significan ...

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    SERMI gains manufacturer support

    Following the announcement of the SERMI go-live date in the UK, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) ...

    Following the announcement of the SERMI go-live date in the UK, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed a positive response from vehicle manufacturers, with 19 brands committing to the ...

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    The SERMI debate continues

    The IAAF has made public its view on the SERMI scheme, just days after the announcement from the IGA that ...

    The IAAF has made public its view on the SERMI scheme, just days after the announcement from the IGA that it has gained full approval for the security-related repair scheme to go ahead in the UK. Desp ...

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    SERMI approved in the UK

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it has achieved full approval for the European SER ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it has achieved full approval for the European SERMI scheme in the UK, marking a landmark breakthrough for the independent automotive repair sect ...

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    Is the UK aftermarket ready for SERMI?

    SERMI is no longer a future concept for independent garages as it moves steadily towards operational real ...

    SERMI is no longer a future concept for independent garages as it moves steadily towards operational reality in the UK, with a defined route to participate now in place. But is the aftermarket ready? ...

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    LKQ urges SERMI adoption

    LKQ UK and Ireland has welcomed the launch of SERMI (Security-Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Info ...

    LKQ UK and Ireland has welcomed the launch of SERMI (Security-Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information) in Great Britain, reiterating it’s calls for closer alignment with the EU and Northern ...

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    IGA reports growth in membership

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced a 22% increase in membership during 2025, bringing ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced a 22% increase in membership during 2025, bringing the association’s community to in excess of 4,500. This marks a milestone in the organisation’ ...

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    IGA continues partnership with IPO

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has been continuing its work with the Intellectual Property Offi ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has been continuing its work with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in supporting the national ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign. The campaign highlights the ...

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    Minister confirms MOT fee review

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT) it is reviewing the MOT test fee and will consult with stakeholders later this year. The anno ...

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    IGA launches RMI Insurance Services

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced the launch of RMI Insurance Services, a wholly own ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced the launch of RMI Insurance Services, a wholly owned and independent insurance broker dedicated exclusively to the automotive sector. This servic ...

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    IGA teams up with Autodata for EV support

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced a partnership between its specialist subsidiary, t ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced a partnership between its specialist subsidiary, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) and Solera Autodata. It is hoped, the co ...

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    Why must the MOT cap rise?

    We hear from the IGA about their recent request to the transport secretary to raise the MOT fee cap, whic ...

    We hear from the IGA about their recent request to the transport secretary to raise the MOT fee cap, which hasn’t changed in 14 years. The Independent Garage Association has urged the UK government to ...

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