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IGA calls for urgent meeting with Transport Minister
9 October 2026Following its meeting with officials from the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in September, the Independent Garage Association… Read More
IMI seeks MOT stations’ insights and opinions on test fees
7 October 2026The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched a survey to gather insights on recruitment, retention, operating costs, investment requirements and future workforce challenges… Read More
The true cost of an MOT bay
3 September 2026Snap-on explains why choosing MOT equipment involves much more than comparing prices, and outlines the key factors every garage should consider before investing. Investing in… Read More
IGA calls on government to raise MOT fee to at least £95
19 August 2026Ahead of its planned talks with Government around the MOT fee, the Independent Garage Association has shared that it will be stating the case on… Read More
IGA secures meeting with government to discuss MOT fee
4 August 2026The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has secured a meeting with the Department for Transport (DfT) to discuss the MOT fee, a significant development in its… Read More
IGA calls for Government to increase MOT fee as matter of urgency
2 July 2026The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has renewed its call on Government to urgently review the current MOT fee for class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles, which has… Read More
Garages back MOT price cap rise, ‘but discount at point of sale’
13 February 2026Nearly two-thirds of garage owners are in favour of increasing the MOT price cap, but tests performed by workshops on the BookMyGarage platform were discounted… Read More
Family-run garage expands in drive to meet rising demand
12 February 2026North Yorkshire independent garage Sherburn Rubber & MOT Centre is expanding to keep pace with rising demand – adding three new ramps and creating new… Read More