Strong start for SERMI scheme says IGA: “The key to the future”

11 July 2023  

According to the IGA, a large number of garages have already to registered their interest in the Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) scheme, which the organisation is running on behalf of the sector.

The scheme will be available to all UK garages and is being administered on a not-for-profit basis in the UK by RMI Standards and Certification. The scheme will enable access to manufacturer technical information on systems such as keys and ECU coding.
IGA Chief Executive Stuart James said: “Independent garages have a real hunger to keep up with the ever-more advanced technologies in modern vehicles, and so we have seen an extremely positive response from the sector to our news with expressions of interest flooding in.”

He added “The hard work is now starting with the roll-out and the statutory side of getting this scheme up and running. We are delighted to be able to offer something so positive for independent businesses. They will finally have a robust system for accessing security-related information. SERMI is the key to the future.”

Garages looking to register for the scheme first need to obtain basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificates for the business owner and any employees who will be registered on the system.

The IGA is encouraging garages to start the DBS check process as soon as possible, Formal enrolment is set to begin in late July.

For more information, visit: https://independentgarageassociation.co.uk/trade-topics/sermi/