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The Independent Motor Dealers Association (The IMDA) is committed to supporting the automotive industry and its members. As part of this mission, we are proud to be fundraising for Ben – the charity dedicated to supporting individuals who work, or have worked, in the automotive sector.

💙 Every pound raised will go directly to Ben, helping them continue their incredible work in empowering people across our industry to take control of their health and wellbeing. From mental and physical health to financial and social support, Ben is there in times of crisis and beyond.

👉 This year, the IMDA is taking part in our first-ever Bangers4Ben challenge! Alongside 40 other automotive industry teams, we’ll be tackling Scotland’s legendary NC500 in our very own movie-themed banger. (Just getting to the start line is an 11-hour drive…wish us luck!)

🚙 Our drivers: Gareth Angove (#justaskgareth) – Head of Membership Services and Allan Thompson – County Garage/IMDA Committee Member
🚙 Our car: a 100,000-mile 2006 Kia Sportage
🎬 Our theme: Jurassic Park 

Join us on this journey – donate, share, and support the IMDA’s Bangers4Ben debut. Let’s make it one to remember and raise as much as possible for this incredible cause!