17 August 2020Self-employed mechanics recently saw more COVID-19 funding heading their way. While government support for the furlough scheme has been cut as employers have been asked… Read More
8 July 2020Garages will not be facing the prospect of a vehicle scrappage scheme, but Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced a £1,000 bonus for… Read More
5 June 2020Putting staff on furlough is a new concept in the UK, and is one of the most novel measures introduced as a result of… Read More
4 June 2020Independent garages expecting a surge in customer demand resulting from motorists being unwilling or unable to buy a new car in the wake of COVID-19… Read More
21 May 2020The IGA is adding to the argument against continuing the MOT extension by launching a COVID-19 compliance certification scheme for garages, which will be made… Read More
12 May 2020Garages could keep staff on furlough until October now, although more flexibility from August will mean businesses begin to share the burden, while also beginning… Read More
4 May 2020Garages can from today (Monday 4 May) take up small business lending 100% backed by the Treasury through the new Bounce Back Loan scheme. Businesses… Read More
18 April 2020Garages that have shut their doors due to COVID-19 will be able to access funding to pay staff for an additional month, following the government’s… Read More
3 April 2020Garages looking for support from government could now find it easier to access Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans, following an overhaul of the scheme.In response to… Read More
