Professional VS Unprofessional: a continued battle

Steve Nash talks to GW about the institute's ongoing mission to raise motor industry standards

Professional VS Unprofessional: a continued battle
Steve Nash, IMI chief executive officer.

Just as the motor industry really began to establish itself, a number of respected industry individuals gathered in 1920s London to form the Motor Trades Association.

They recognised a need to improve the status, recognition and employability of those working in the sector – values that remain true for the organisation today, now known as the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Meeting up with the IMI’s chief executive officer, Steve Nash, it soon became clear that the IMI holds no discrimination over the type of motor industry sector you work in or the size of your business.

This is an institution for everyone in the motor industry, with no discrimination.

Steve told GW that “it’s never been about franchised versus independents”.

“It’s always been about professional versus unprofessional.”

He explained that while we have a situation where absolutely anybody can set themselves up to service and repair cars, the motor industry “will always be classified by the lowest common denominator…”

This article first featured in Garage Wire Views, click here to continue reading and discover Steve’s advice for independent garages…

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