Thanks for the reply chris

My reply was specific to daves post and i havent really looked at your code.However as a responsible garage business i do wish to promote my business to the general public and have thought about joining an organisation that also promotes my views on standards of service/customer perceptions/quality of repairs both in workmanship and products used etc.

My problem is I AM CONFUSED by how many organisations are promoting the industry standard etc so it makes me wonder how are the general public going to fathom it out??

Do you vet my business before i join??
Do you look at my investment in training and equipment purchased before i join?
Or can i just join with no survey of how competent my business is?
After all if anyone can join and you vet them after then there are in my opinion some fundamental flaws in that from a long term point of view.

I am at this very moment expanding my business to new premises so we have the correct image which i believe we need for our future.Our training and equipment purchases are constantly on the go throughout each year.We are computerised for invoicing with full description of charges and parts and we are transparent to our customers at all times.
The jobs hard due to modern technologies and the limits put on us in terms of tech info and software for our diag equipment yet we are succesful based on the service we offer.

My point is will joining any organisation improve my position and ultimatly bring more business?My thoughts are i dont know i am not sure!

You have picked this site to generate interest which has responsible operators so you need to continue dialogue and create more confidence.

Regards Simon