Hi Tom,

I've been a member of the IMI since 1985. One of the first subjects I remember them talking about when I joined was a licensing scheme for garages. Here we are 30 years on and still talking about it, although there may be a little bit more determination behind it.
I've never felt that the IMI are the right body to govern a licensing scheme. Ask any member of the public have they heard of the IMI, even people in the motor trade have still never heard of them.
I know it's down to us members to promote the institute, but it has been in existence for a very long time now.
I think that a motoring body that the public can relate to, or local government??, or BSI or similar body should be appointed to govern a licensing scheme.

Regards,

Andrew,