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IMI successfully relicensed as the SSC

Key motor industry organisations have praised the Government relicensing of the IMI as the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the automotive retail sector.  Read more ...

Members – we need your views on the future of the industry

Our vision is to help our industry improve its image, status, skills and productivity. In order to move this vision forward it is important that we hear members’ views at this stage.  Please click here take part in our on-line survey.

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IMI Funding Advice Service

Get recognition of your skills, together with 25,000 IMI members entitled to use letters after their name, showing they are qualified professionals. Read more and read about IMI Membership for 16 - 25 year olds

A new IMI Funding Advice Service has been developed to assist employers to find out more about hte Government funding available across all four nations and to provide guidance on how it can be accessed. Read more

Membership

Your IMI membership has never been more important! Maintain your membership by renewing your subscription fee, which is now due. On-line Membership payment, including direct debit forms, available here
Hear from your Chief Executive, Sarah Sillars, about the importance of renewal in a video clip.
Don’t take our word for it!
Hear what your fellow members have to say by clicking on the IMI Member's image.

View your Membership and CPD records, Member benefits, Member Associations updates, IMI Merchandise & more here ...

Supporting Apprentices for a better future

SkillMiles - investing in skills

In the present economic climate there has been an increase in the number of apprentices made redundant with partial qualifications and no work placement, the Careers Team at the IMI have been working to offer advice and solutions. For information click here ...

As your professional association and government-recognised Sector Skills Council, the IMI is spearheading a UK-wide campaign to improve skills. Skillmiles is the way we can recognise your support.

National Occupational Standards Consultation

Motor Industry Magazine

Make Motor Industry Magazine your regular monthly read. Unrivalled for coverage of automotive developments.
Click here to go to the IMI Forum

The IMI is updating and developing automotive standards.

Have your say in this important process!

Careers in the motor industry

To find out more about the great job opportunities and career prospects go to our Careers Area and Autocity, designed to give you an insight into the diverse roles available in the retail motor industry.

BEN the automotive industry charity

BEN is the Automotive Industry Charity, the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries. Find out more about  BEN's work including BENs former Chief Execs SkyDive.