>>This still applues if the sign outside says 'government approved garage'<<
Which is really the point of this thread? if this scheme was started, would it make the slightest bit of difference? There is nothing in it that says it is going to close down all the dodgy operators in our industry (who I agree are doing us no good whatsoever). So what would be achieved? a bill for 400 quid a year for a sign maybe?