Independent garages strengthen customer relationships through, honesty, integrity and transparency
IGA 06/08/2025
Independent garages have long built trusted relationships with their customers by delivering honest advice and high-quality service. To build on this foundation, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) is encouraging garages to make the most of their Trust My Garage (TMG) membership offering increased visibility, national recognition, and an extra layer of reassurance for customers.
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DVSA to sponsor Customer Choice Award at the IGA BIG Awards
IGA 31/07/2025
An unprecedented endorsement of excellence in customer service from the UK’s leading road safety agency. The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is proud to announce that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be the official sponsor of the prestigious Customer Choice Award at this year’s British Independent Garage of the Year Awards (BIG Awards), taking place in September.
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Independent Garage Association responds to Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review
IGA 13/06/2025
Having reflected on the Chancellor’s Spending Review, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) welcomes the focus on economic growth, particularly the commitment to regional investment and the enhancement of technical education. However, they are concerned that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), long described as the backbone of the UK economy, may once again have been overlooked.
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IGA CHAIR DEMONSTRATES PERSEVERANCE FOR BEN FOLLOWING STAGE 4 CANCER TREATMENT
IGA 07/05/2025
In a remarkable display of resilience and dedication, Rob Collison, Chairman of the Independent Garage Association (IGA), has completed a gruelling Sahara Desert trek in support of the automotive industry charity, BEN. This extraordinary achievement comes in the wake of his personal battle with stage 4 cancer, a journey that has inspired many within and beyond the automotive community.
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IGA OPPOSES BIENNIAL MOT TESTING IN NORTHERN IRELAND
IGA 16/04/2025
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has formally submitted its response to the Department of Infrastructure's (DfI) 2025 consultation regarding the proposed introduction of biennial MOT testing (4-2-2) in Northern Ireland.
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Jon Culshaw Announced as Host of the 2025 British Independent Garage of the Year Awards
IGA 15/04/2025
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is delighted to announce that Jon Culshaw will host this year’s British Independent Garage of the Year Awards (BIG Awards) – a flagship event dedicated to highlighting success across the independent garage sector.
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