Independent Garage Association announces Autodata EV & Hybrid Support - powered by HEVRA

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is delighted to announce a landmark partnership between its specialist subsidiary, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) and Solera Autodata. This groundbreaking collaboration will redefine how independent garages access the technical knowledge and expert guidance needed to service hybrid and electric vehicles.

Launching this October, the new service combines HEVRA’s unrivalled EV expertise with Solera Autodata’s globally trusted technical data, creating the UK’s most comprehensive support package for independent garages.

Participating garages will gain access to specialist EV repair guides and data created by HEVRA, seamlessly integrated with Autodata’s trusted technical information. They will benefit from direct assistance from HEVRA’s team of EV experts, available across multiple channels. In addition, the platform enables technicians to upload and verify their qualifications, giving them recognised status as EV-ready professionals and helping customers identify workshops with proven expertise.

Stuart James, CEO of the IGA, said: "This launch represents a vital step in ensuring our members remain at the forefront of an industry undergoing rapid change. By combining Autodata’s trusted, comprehensive technical information with HEVRA’s specialist expertise, we are equipping independent garages with the confidence, skills, and recognition they need to not only adapt but excel in the electric vehicle era.”

With the number of plug-in vehicles on UK roads rising at record speed, independent garages must adapt quickly to stay competitive. This initiative ensures workshops are fully equipped to service the growing electrified vehicle market, safely, confidently and profitably.

Mark Tiana, Solera Business Development VP said, “The shift to electrification is reshaping vehicle repair worldwide, and having the right data and expertise is essential for every workshop servicing EVs. With Solera Autodata’s trusted technical information, HEVRA’s specialist knowledge and the IGA’s leadership, we’re creating a model that starts in the UK and will scale across Europe and beyond, empowering the industry to service EVs safely, competitively and profitably in the years ahead.”

This partnership marks a powerful new phase to protect, strengthen and elevate the independent garage sector. By putting world-class EV resources directly into members’ hands, the IGA is helping independents not only keep pace with industry change, but lead it.