If VOSA promote this code and it does succeed, would this mean all the people that have joined other codes have wasted their money?

If the code does not succeed then all the people that have paid to join this code will have then wasted their money.

Which way is it going to go?

What a mess !!! Why the hell can't all the associations already out there talk to each other and agree something to our benefit?

As a lot (it would be interesting to know a true figure) of the motor trade are already members of one association or another, who all appear to have their own code of conduct to adhere to, why don't the government just get off their backsides and force all the remaining garages to register with an association of their own choice. The next step would be for a common code of conduct to be enforced across the board. And finally, get the associations to start weeding out those that are not fit to be members or to issue advice on how to comply. All these different associations could still be identified as united by displaying a common logo issued by the trading standards as well as their own.

If I am a member of the MVRA why can't this new CODE talk to the MVRA and enlist the MVRA members by the back door, I am sure the MVRA code will be very similar to this new code, why should I have to pay twice?

If the new Code becomes stage one approved (or whatever it is) could it become linked with the MVRA which in turn would save the MVRA getting approval?

Chris - Have any negotiations taken place between you and other trade associations?


Graham