Other Industry Related Sites

The AA
Respected by the public, safety experts and the Government, The AA and The AA Motoring Trust provide expert knowledge and advice on transport issues.
www.theaa.com

ABI Association of British Insurers
The trade association for the UK's insurance industry representing around 400 companies. ABI member companies contribute to the work of Thatcham through an annual levy.
www.abi.org.uk

ASK MID
The Motor Insurers Bureau ASK MID website offers company car drivers the opportunity to check that their vehicle is on the MID (Motor Insurance Database), which contains the details of over 34m insured vehicles in the UK.
www.askmid.com

DfT Department for Transport
Overseeing the delivery of a reliable, efficient, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding the environment.
www.dft.gov.uk

eSafetyAware!
eSafetyAware! seeks to accelerate the market introduction of life-saving technologies by organising information campaigns and dedicated events aimed at creating awareness of eSafety benefits among policy-makers and end-users.
www.esafetyaware.eu

Euro NCAP - European New Car Assessment Program
Providing motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe.
www.euroncap.com

Greenflag UK
Award-winning and fastest-growing breakdown cover providers in the UK. Along with rapid breakdown cover, they also provide european breakdown cover and motorbike breakdown cover.
www.greenflag.com

Health & Safety Executive
Health and safety in motor vehicle repair and associated industries. PIck up a free PDF here.
www.hse.gov.uk

The Home Office
The 'Lets Keep Crime Down' campaign
www.direct.gov.uk

IAEA The Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors
The Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors was founded in 1932 and represents more than 1,500 automotive engineer assessors.
www.iaea-online.org

IMI The Institute of the Motor Industry
The professional association for individuals employed in the motor industry and the leading awarding body for qualifications in the automotive sector.
www.motor.org.uk

Institute of Road Transport Engineers
A professional membership organisation that represents individuals and companies involved in road transport and plant engineering and engineer surveying.
www.soe.org.uk

MIRA
MIRA is a leading independent provider of product engineering, testing, consultancy, certification, research and information.
www.mira.co.uk

RAC
Committed to providing customers and their families with individual motoring solutions - products and services to suit personal circumstances.
www.rac.co.uk

RCAR Research Council for Automobile Repairs
An international organisation of which Thatcham are a founder member, working towards reducing insurance costs by improving automotive damageability, repairability, safety and security.
www.rcar.org

RMI Retail Motor Industry Federation
Recognised as the leading motor trade organisation, the RMI represents its members' views by strong lobbying of Parliament, government bodies, manufacturers, oil companies and suppliers.
www.rmif.co.uk

Secure your Motor
A Home Office site offering tips and information on combating car crime.
www.secureyourmotor.gov.uk

SkillAuto
SkillAuto was established in order to help raise the standard of technician training within the UK automotive repair industry. This is done by running national skill competitions which focus attention upon the quality of skills required by the modern day technician.
www.skillauto.co.uk

SMMT Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Encourages and promotes in the United Kingdom and abroad the interests of the motor industry.
www.smmt.co.uk

SMTA Scottish Motor Trade Association
Providing an extensive range of business services and quality systems to enable member companies to offer the highest standards of service.
www.smta.co.uk

Transport Research Laboratory
TRL is an internationally recognised centre of excellence providing world class research, consultancy, advice and testing for all aspects of transport.
www.trl.co.uk

UK Skills
UK Skills is a not for profit organisation which champions skills and learning for work through competition and awards.
www.ukskills.org.uk

VBRA Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association
The lead organisation for the vehicle body building, commercial vehicle repair, tail lift repair and the car body repair industry.
www.vbra.co.uk