RMI PRESS RELEASES
15/05/2013
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) has questioned Downing Street’s plans to force Motorway Service Areas to display the cost of fuel on road signs.
Brian Madderson, Chairman of the PRA, commented “Following the OFT report in fu...
15/05/2013
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) welcomes the move by the European Commission to investigate alleged oil price fixing by the major operators.
The PRA submitted a complaint on oil price fixing to the Office of Fair Trading (OF...
14/05/2013
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) published its Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market report for April today.
The report shows that during April the average values of used LCV’s at auction across the board rose from £...
13/05/2013
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) published its monthly market report today for April.
The report shows that during April the average value of used cars sold at auction across the board decreased from £5,013 to £4,862...
09/05/2013
Unique, dealer-owned used car site becomes consumer facing platform for franchise dealer trade body
Used car website Trusted Dealers (www.trusteddealers.co.uk) is entering into what is being called a ‘game changing’ partnership with...
09/05/2013
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) has again voiced its concerns about the unpredictability of the wholesale petrol market.
In the last seven days there has been a drop by over 2.6pence per litre (ppl), which encouraged superma...
08/05/2013
The Queen today announced a raft of measures, including the Government’s intention to simplify complex laws and protect consumers from unsatisfactory service and to support the growth of the private sector.Her Majesty the Queen made the ...
07/05/2013
There was good news for the van market this month as registrations showed a monthly increase of 43%, bringing the year to date increase to 17.6%. It was a different story for the truck sector as demand for heavy trucks was down 12.1% in ...
07/05/2013
The finalists for this year’s Independent Garage of the Year award have been announced as:•Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre, Barnstaple•Dorking Service Centre, Dorking•Empire Garages, Enfield•iAuto UK, Coventry•Powells Garage, Re...
07/05/2013
“It is encouraging that new car sales increased in April with private registrations continuing to improve” said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial v...
17/04/2013
Motorists feeling the pinch when it comes to the cost of owning a vehicle will be delighted to hear that visiting an independent garage could cost them on average £40 an hour less than if they visited a franchise dealer. This is accord...
12/04/2013
NAMA Report March 2013.
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) published its monthly market report today for March.
The report shows that during March the average values of used cars sold at auction across the board decr...
10/04/2013
The latest new motorcycle and scooter figures show last month sales overall were down 10.8% against March 2012. Under 50cc scooter sales were down 27.3% in March, while all larger over 50cc motorcycle sales have decreased by 8.9%.
Su...
09/04/2013
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has appointed Bridge PR & Media Services to position Trust My Garage as a household name and brand for all UK motorists seeking a trustworthy independent garage.
The partnership will see an i...
08/04/2013
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has reacted strongly to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) new ‘Minute Or Two’ MOT campaign stating that in their opinion ...
05/04/2013
Continuing the recent trend, van registrations increased 11.5% in March, contributing to an overall commercial vehicles registrations sales rise of 8.1%.
Commenting on the SMMT’s van and truck registration figures, Sue Robinson, Dire...
05/04/2013
“It is positive that new car sales were up in March as retail demand continues to grow.” said Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retai...
02/04/2013
“Independent petrol forecourts are experiencing a rise in crime rates yet the support of local police forces can greatly differ” said Brian Madderson, Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) Chairman.
In a letter to the Rt Hon Theresa M...
02/04/2013
• 5,545 UK car dealers unite to reduce MOT failure rate.
• Simple checks could cut up to 1.5 million failures each year.
• Two minute check could save motorists time and money.
A nationwide campaign to help motorists red...
28/03/2013
“The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) is deeply concerned to hear the latest speculation that Scotland will look to introduce plain packaging as part of its Tobacco Control Strategy. This only increases our fears that the concerns o...
26/03/2013
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) is calling on MOT testers ensure that the MOT mileage data is correctly logged.
NAMA commented “NAMA members have reported that discrepancies with mileage records on MOT certificates...
22/03/2013
The NFDA recently provided Nic Dakin MP with a briefing note outlining the affect unmeritorious PPI claims and unsolicited Claims Management Companies have on our members businesses.
During the adjournment debate in the Main Chamb...
22/03/2013
IGA Budget CommentThe Independent Garage Association (IGA) represents over 20,000 independent garages that sell, service and repair vehicles, employing individuals in the customer-facing side of the motor industry. IGA Budget CommentStua...
20/03/2013
NFDA Budget CommentThe National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) represents 4,700 franchised dealers that sell, service and repair new and used vehicles, employing individuals in the customer-facing side of the motor industry. NFDA ...
20/03/2013
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) represents 5,500 independent forecourt retailers.PRA Autumn Statement CommentBrian Madderson, PRA ChairmanFUEL DUTYThe Petrol Retailers’ Association welcomes the Government’s decision to cancel the...
19/03/2013
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) will take a stand against the European Commission’s proposal that will stop mechanics that initially MOT test and repair a vehicle from re-testing that same vehicle. Stuart James, IGA Director, a...
19/03/2013
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) published its monthly market report today for February. The report shows that during February the average values of used cars sold at auction across the board increased from £4,856 to £5,...
15/03/2013
“Government must take decisive action on high fuel costs in the upcoming Budget” said Brian Madderson, Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) Chairman. Following their Budget submission last month the PRA has been conversing with Sajid Javi...
15/03/2013
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is outraged by recent Citizens Advice findings suggesting that independent used car dealers and garages are the top cause of consumer complaints. The IGA has been in contact with Citizens Advice t...
13/03/2013
The latest new motorcycle and scooter figures show last month sales overall were down 4.6% against February 2012. Under 50cc scooter sales were down 6.1% in September, while all over 50cc motorcycle sales have decreased by 4.2%.Sue Robin...
06/03/2013
“It is positive that new car sales were up in February for the twelfth month in a row.” said Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailer...
06/03/2013
“It is encouraging to see that van registrations improved in February, although truck sales continued to disappoint last month” said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association which represents commercial vehicl...
06/03/2013
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has today launched an online technical forum which will permit online peer-to-peer knowledge sharing of automotive technical problems. The forum will be a valuable online resource open to all IGA ...
06/03/2013
"The Petrol Retailers' Association (PRA) is deeply concerned about the speculation that the Government may introduce plain packaging here in the UK. We sincerely hope that this is mere insider gossip and that Government would think very ...
05/03/2013
The RMI’s Independent Garage Association (IGA) has experienced an unprecedented turn out at their latest Trust My Garage (TMG) road show. TMG members who attended the road show received free marketing packs including external signage. St...
04/03/2013
Franchised vehicle dealers believe there has been an overall improvement in the day to day relationship with their manufacturer. Sales incentive programmes and improved profitability boosted partnerships, according to the NFDA Dealer Att...
25/02/2013
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA), the trade association representing independent forecourt retailers in the UK, is concerned by the news that Tanker drivers at Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland are threatening to strike. Unite ...
25/02/2013
“The initiative by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that will see supermarkets stick to helping shoppers with lower grocery pricing instead of subsidising fuel offers is music to the ears of all our small, often ...
21/02/2013
“With pump prices set to continue rising, the Chancellor must take swift action in the Budget on 20 March to cancel the proposed duty rise in September and cut this damaging tax which restricts economic recovery and adds to inflation” sa...
20/02/2013
The RMI’s National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) submission to the Competition Commission concerning the private motor insurance market investigation has now been published on the Commission’s website. The Competition Commission held th...
20/02/2013
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) published its monthly market report today for January. The report shows that during January the average values of used cars sold at auction across the board decreased from £5,402 to £4,8...
19/02/2013
“The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) welcomes the news that New Zealand are pausing to fully consider the complex legal implications and specifically the outcome of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) challenge in Australia before imp...
14/02/2013
The RMI’s National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) today announced that they have formally engaged their lawyers to challenge Administrator Zolfo Cooper’s interpretation of how insurer payments should be dealt with and who is entitled to ...
14/02/2013
“With pump prices set to continue rising, the Chancellor must take swift action in the Budget on 20th March to cancel the proposed duty rise in September and cut this damaging tax which restricts economic recovery and adds to inflation” ...
12/02/2013
Motorcycle sales in January were down 14% from January last year and reports indicate that foot fall was down in most showrooms. Poor sales are likely to be partly due to the arctic weather that affected much of the country during the mi...
12/02/2013
Retail Motor Industry Standards and Certification (RMISC), a subsidiary of the RMI, has been granted accreditation by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) to inspect motor industry businesses against the PAS 125 Bodyshop standard. Stuart ...
11/02/2013
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) published its Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market report for January today. The report shows that during January the average values of used LCV’s at auction across the board decreased f...
08/02/2013
“The move by the Ministry of Justice’s to set up a specialist team to crackdown on bad practice in the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) claims can only be viewed as a positive step” said Sue Robinson, National Franchised Dealers Associ...
07/02/2013
The RMI’s National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) today announced its intention to challenge the decision by Zolfo Cooper not to honour the repairers’ FSA protected funds following the recent collapse of accident management company, Driv...
06/02/2013
“The new car market continues to perform well despite wider economic uncertainty” said Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers acro...
06/02/2013
“It is encouraging to see that van registrations improved in January, although truck sales made a disappointing start in 2013” said Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association which represents commercial veh...
31/01/2013
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) welcomes today's decision by the European Commission (DG MARKT) to adopt its ‘European Retail Action Plan’ and consult on measures to tackle unfair business to business trading practice...
30/01/2013
RMI Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), the trade association representing independent forecourt retailers in the UK, condemns the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) decision to not proceed with a full Market Study into the UK retail fuels sec...
29/01/2013
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), representing franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers across the UK, welcomes the Government's announcement on Collective Action and other improvements to the enforcement of comp...
25/01/2013
“The shock rise in wholesale costs is just one of the reasons why the Petrol Retailers’ Assocation (PRA) has been knocking on the door of the Office for Fair Trading (OFT), since this time last year, to demand a full investigation into t...
24/01/2013
The RMI’s Independent Garage Association (IGA) is to provide all its members with free Trust My Garage (TMG) scheme internal and external signage to display in their garages. The Trust My Garage scheme offers consumers who use independen...
23/01/2013
The first National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) Executive of 2013 was held recently, hosted by new Head, Frank Harvey.During the meeting Julie Eley announced to the Executive Committee that, due to business commitments, she would not b...
