by Aslam Vaid | Feb 5, 2026 | Rolling Banner
Following the announcement on the 2 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 being...
by Aslam Vaid | Feb 2, 2026 | Rolling Banner
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,...
by Aslam Vaid | Jan 22, 2026 | Rolling Banner
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced it has achieved full approval for the European SERMI scheme in the UK, marking a landmark breakthrough for the independent automotive repair sector. The approval concludes a 17-year programme of work and makes the...
by Aslam Vaid | Sep 3, 2025 | Rolling Banner
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling on businesses across the UK automotive sector to register early for the Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) scheme, following last week’s announcement of its forthcoming launch. SERMI is set...
by Aslam Vaid | Aug 28, 2025 | Rolling Banner
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) celebrates a landmark step towards accreditation, paving the way for industry-wide transformation. The IGA is proud to announce a watershed moment for the UK’s independent automotive sector. Following multiple days of extensive...
by Aslam Vaid | Mar 28, 2025 | Rolling Banner
Note: As Sermi is not yet recognised in the UK, you will currently still need to register with individual manufacturers to access and download security-related repair and maintenance information. Please contact us if you require further details.
