The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) is celebrating its 8th anniversary, supporting and representing UK independent motor dealers.
Founded in 2017 by six dealers, it has grown into a network with nearly 2,000 registered members.
The IMDA is led by chairman Umesh Samani, alongside a committee of a seven independent dealers who meet monthly to shape strategy and member support.
“The IMDA wants dealers who are committed to providing a quality service to consumers and to follow best practices and legal frameworks such as the Consumer Rights Act when selling vehicles,” said Samani.
“One aim is to make dealers proud to advertise the IMDA logo on their websites, and for consumers to recognise that IMDA members as car dealers that will look after them.”
Stuart Saunders, co-founder and current treasurer, added: “We encourage independent dealers, independent franchise dealers, and independent commercial dealers to join the IMDA—for free—so it can continue to strengthen its support across the automotive community at all levels.”
The current IMDA committee in full is Umesh Samani, Chairman, Stuart Saunders, Treasurer, Phil Buchan, Malcolm Beattie, Allan Thompson, Craig Walker, Sandy Burgess and Tony Sciascia and Gareth Angove head of partnership and membership.
Eight years on, The IMDA continues to champion the best interests of its members, expanding services, forging existing and new partnerships, and driving the voice for independent motor dealers across the industry.
