The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has hailed the new SERMI (Security related Repair and Maintenance Information) scheme as a ‘significant step towards having a level playing field for accessing security manufacturer information;’ calling it a ‘victory’ for its membership.
The SERMI scheme means that independent garages are another step closer towards accessing Manufacturer Security Information. It has been set up to develop, operate and maintain a process which forms a part of the ISO standard for repair information. The scheme sets out the rules and requirements for independent operators who can demonstrate the necessary integrity to be granted access to security related info.
RMI Standards and Certification says it is positioned to be the first organisation in Europe to accredit against this standard, which will keep the UK independent sector competitive and ensure that consumers and fleet operators do not have to make any compromises when choosing an independent garage for service and repair.
Stuart James, IGA Director, who has long been fighting for the rights of independent garages to access manufacturer technical information, called SERMI a huge step forward for the IGA and its members. “The ability to access manufacturer security information takes us ever closer to the ‘level playing field’ promised by EU legislation, and I am delighted that there has been a giant leap towards achieving it,” he said.
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