15 Nov 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

RMI Academy to open new Cheltenham site

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills is opening a new training site in Cheltenham, with courses set to run from February.

Commenting on the new site, RMI Director Stuart James observed: “As the UK’s leading automotive trade body, we are delighted to be opening our fifth academy in our mission to ensure that all garages can access high quality, affordable training to grow their business, upskill their staff and improve the skills shortage in our industry.

“Our new Cheltenham site will act as a leading automotive training hub, with excellent road and rail links to South Wales, the West Midlands and South West. We look forward to supporting many more local garages and technicians with top quality training and development opportunities, including a range of hybrid and electric vehicle courses to help prepare for the increasing number of high voltage cars on our roads.”

RMI Academy sites are already running Runcorn, Southam, Lincoln and Winchester, with training open to all garages in the motor trade. Preferential course prices are available for RMI members.

For more information, visit: www.RMItrainingAcademy.co.uk