The UK's leading automotive trade body
The Retail Motor Industry Federation represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers, independent garages, bodyshops, motorcycle dealers, petrol retailers, auction houses and cherished number plate dealers, who provide sales and services to motorists and businesses across the UK.
Eight things we do for the trade
The voice of the trade
The RMI is the voice of thousands of retail motor businesses, large, medium and small.
Influential since 1913
A major opinion former and influence in motor trade matters for over a century.
A beacon of quality
Focused on raising standards throughout the industry.
A guide and support
Delivering help to members and promoting best practice.
A powerful advocate
Lobbying Westminster, Brussels, manufacturers, oil companies and related industries and associations.
Industry-wide, yet specialised
Highly specialised expertise for franchised dealers, petrol forecourts, auction houses, motorcycle retailers, bodyshops, MOT testing stations, cherished number dealers and independent garages.
Help when you need it
Advice on customer or employee problems, legal issues, compliance, business consultancy and trading standards.
A tough negotiator
Creating exclusive deals for members in finance, insurance, warranties, energy, tools, oils, IT and more.
Who We represent
Four nations, one federation
The RMI represents the interests of operators providing sales and services to motorists and businesses across:
England
Wales
Nothern Ireland
Isle of Man
The RMI has a formal association with the independent Scottish Motor Trade Association, which represents the retail motor industry in Scotland.
Governance
Board & senior management
Directors
Chairman
Representative
