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Approved Repairers and SERMI: Making Vehicle Access Simple

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IGA 20/03/2026

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is helping independent garages navigate the SERMI scheme ahead of its UK launch on the 1st April. SERMI provides a secure and recognised route to access vehicle security-related information, ensuring independent garages can work on modern vehicles safely and efficiently.

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Approved Repairers and SERMI: Making Vehicle Access Simple

IGA 20/03/2026

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is helping independent garages navigate the SERMI scheme ahead of its UK launch on the 1st April. SERMI provides a secure and recognised route to access vehicle security-related information, ensuring independent garages can work on modern vehicles safely and efficiently.

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January Sees Drop in LCV Registrations Despite Growth in Large Vans and EVs

NFDA 05/02/2026

“January marks a disappointing start to the year, with a 7.8% decrease in registrations. The decline in double-cab pick-up sales was expected, following strong demand in early 2025 due to changes to benefit-in-kind taxation” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK commenting on the latest SMMT’s new van registration figures.

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SERMI gains rapid manufacturer support as 19 brands commit within days

IGA 05/02/2026

Following the announcement on the 2 February of the SERMI go-live date in the UK, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed an overwhelmingly positive response from vehicle manufacturers, with 19 brands committing to the SERMI scheme within days of being notified of approval. Further manufacturers are expected to follow.

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A steady start to the year for new car registrations, industry must recognise mitigating factors says NFDA

NFDA 05/02/2026

“The new car market has started 2026 on a firm footing, with January registrations rising by 3.4%, providing a positive early indicator for the year ahead,” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK, commenting on the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) new car registration figures.

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