Following the announcement on the 2nd 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...
Money worries are placing growing strain on automotive families and financial pressure is one of the most significant challenges facing people working in the industry. Automotive industry charity, Ben, continues to support thousands of individuals and their families...
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed that the European SERMI scheme will officially go live in the UK on 1st April, marking a historic breakthrough for independent garages nationwide. After 17 years of persistent effort, advocacy, and collaboration,...
Today, Ben is launching its new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training course which has been created for all employees across the automotive industry. The course covers the impact of EDI, strategies for recognising and addressing bias and how to champion...
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is proud to announce that the 2025 British Independent Garage of the Year Awards (BIG Awards) was the most spectacular event in its history. Held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Friday 12 September, the BIG Awards...
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...
Automotive industry charity, Ben, today highlights the ongoing cost-of-living pressures faced by automotive families and launches the third year of its summer holidays support programme. Ben is spreading the word that the charity is here for families and individuals...
The Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Alliance (HEVRA) welcomes the UK Government’s announcement of a £63 million investment in EV charging infrastructure. This significant funding is a vital step towards removing barriers to electric vehicle ownership, making electric...
Automotive industry charity, Ben, is proudly celebrating 120 years of support for automotive people and their families, as well as marking a new chapter in its future strategic direction. For over a century, Ben has been a lifeline to thousands of people across the...
Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP’s delivery of the Government’s 2025 Spending Review, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) has welcomed the renewed focus on clean energy and green jobs, while urging the government to ensure that the UK’s...
