The Independent Garage Association is to build a database of garages that are 'safe' and can be trusted by VMs to access security-related systems.
The plan comes in light of Block Exemption renewal in 2023, and the increased data security levels on modern 'connected' vehicles. To start, the trade body wants to build a network of audited and verified independent garages, to be known as 'Garage Safe', which is planned to be in place by Q3 2021.
Factor chain seeks to reassure garages over system generated book times
VM will warranty vehicles for up to ten years, providing they are exclusively dealer serviced
Network offers IMI members discount and free period
Haynes has published its final printed manual, a book called Building a Special written by engineer and TV presenter Ant Anstead. It follows the build of a single-seater ‘special’, which is based on the concept of the 1930s Alfa Romeo 158 Formula 1 grand prix car.
[caption id="attachment_27174" align="alignright" width="235"] Final manual from Haynes echoes first book[/caption]
Plans include demolition and reconstruction of existing buildings
Delphi Technologies is to join the original equipment suppliers' association, OESAA.
[caption id="attachment_12215" align="alignright" width="150"] OESAA stand at a trade show[/caption]
The group has had a changing number of members over the years since formation, but currently counts Schaeffler, Brembo, Bosch and around a dozen other OE brands among its membership.
Lincoln centre to join the three existing sites
TEMOT hands out prize to TMD Friction
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