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 service has been designed to provide members with direct access to tailored motor trade insurance, removing the need for third-party brokers and ensuring cover is aligned with the ...

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PMM talks to the RMI about its brand new ADAS training courses that are available to independent garages from across the UK. It is extremely likely that your garage is already working on vehicles that contain Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). With the EU making a number of ADAS technologies mandatory in new vehicles from May 2022, it is vital that technicians understand these ...

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The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills was set up by Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) in 2015 to offer high quality, low cost training for the benefit of the industry. PMM gets the low-down on what’s on offer for garages.

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New availability for MOT Centre Management courses at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills in Warwickshire. Course Overview The MOT Centre Management course is a training program for prospective MOT Managers. The course also benefits those of you who are responsible for the operations of the MOT stations (e.g. site managers). Course Availability Thursday 2nd ...

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Additional dates added for the RMI Academy’s Annual Training Classroom Sessions. In order to keep compliant with DVSA’s requirements, ALL MOT TESTERS MUST complete their annual training by  31st March 2017. Course Availability The next available classroom session dates are: Monday 28th November 2016 Wednesday 14th December 2016 Thursday 22nd December 2016 Friday 6th January 2017 Thursday 12th January 2017 More dates are to be ...

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Two additional dates have been added for the RMI Academy’s Annual Training Classroom Sessions. In order to keep compliant with DVSA’s requirements, ALL MOT TESTERS MUST complete their annual training by  31st March 2017. The next available classroom session dates are: Annual Training at the Academy – Tuesday 6th December 2016 Annual Training at the Academy – Thursday 15th December 2016 More ...

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The deadline for this year’s annual training is drawing near. Why not avoid putting it off to the last minute, and take yours now with the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills? In order to keep compliant with DVSA’s requirements, ALL MOT testers must complete their annual training by 31st March 2017. Failure to do so could affect ...

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Another date has been added for the IMI Accreditation in Light Vehicle Inspection Lv3 course. This course is for technicians who do not hold a relevant level 3 NVQ qualification but want to become an MOT tester for class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicles. Course Availability Available dates for the next few weeks: Monday ...

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After receiving a high demand, another Motorcycle Tester Course has been scheduled.  The course will appeal to those of you who would like to become an MOT Tester for Class 1 and 2 vehicles. Course Availability  Wednesday 7th September – Friday 9th September Wednesday 5th October – Friday 7th October – NEW DATE! So, what will the course ...

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Do you want to become an MOT Tester, but seem to be under-qualified? The IMI Accreditation Light Vehicle Inspection LV3 has been designed for technicians who do not hold a relevant level 3 qualification but want to become an MOT Tester. Course Availability  Wednesday 23rd August – Friday 2nd September – FULLY BOOKED Monday 12th September – Wednesday 14th September Monday ...

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