Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina – IGONC

IGONC is North Carolina’s largest member-sponsored non profit association serving the independent automotive repair, service and collision industry for over 60 years.

“Since joining the IGO several years ago I have enjoyed many benefits the organization has to offer. I’m always learning something new at the Unit meetings and trade shows. Meeting other shop owners has created a network of friends and resources for me. The insurance offered is automotive industry-specific and the price and coverage is unbeatable.” – Stan Creech Creech Import Repair Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Automotive Apprenticeship Program

In an effort to reduce the automotive industry technician shortage, the Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina (IGONC) is sponsoring the North Carolina Automotive Apprenticeship Program. Employers can participate at no cost and are able to interview and select their own apprentices.

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Upcoming Events

ASTE

IGONC is proud to host the Automotive Service & Technology Expo (ASTE) – the Southeast’s LARGEST aftermarket auto show, held in the fall of each year. Click here to learn more!

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Learn About Our Organization

Serving the independent automotive repair, service and collision industry since 1959

We distribute the most up-to-date information on automotive repair and business practices; we protect our members from unfavorable legislative initiatives; and we build productive relations between our members, automotive vendors and the motoring public. Simply put, our members become more successful by accessing the IGONC resources listed here and by being part of a community of fellow independent garage owners that maintains a support network primarily through regional unit meetings, the trade show and ongoing one-to-one contact.

Welcome New Members

Being a member of the IGONC is Awesome! I have taken my shop to several of the ASTE Expo and training events, and we have all learned a lot that we can use everyday. They always offer training for every position in the shop, owners, techs, and service writers. We also have a lot of fun! The staff and other shop members are fantastic. Great group of people that really care. Thank you IGONC!!

Tracy Magill

We have been members of IGO for many years and have made many friends and acquaintances. The staff truly has your best interest at heart. From the trade show they produce to the member benefits, you cannot go wrong. The training is always top notch and meetings are very informative. You owe it to business, yourself, and your employees to check this organization out. You should join for the benefits, you will stay for the "family"

Robert Crawford

Being a IGO member has been a great experience for myself as well as my shop. The amount of effort that this group has put into our industry is absolutely amazing. We are very fortunate to have such a Wonderful group of people from our industry whos main goal is the betterment of our industry as a whole! If you're not a part of this team please take the time to study about them and research what they have done for all of us in the automotive industry..... I feel you will see its a win for an... Read More

Benjie Burris

The benefits of IGONC are phenomenal. Networking, training, support, and a common, mutual goal to advance the automotive industry both in NC, as well as nationally is priceless! If you haven't joined, you are only hurting yourself!

Eric Sprague

The IGONC is an amazing group of people. The events and training they put on are the absolute best. They make sure you leave each event with feeling as your part of the family. I am a shop owner in New York and we make every attempt to attend each event and training they put on no matter where it is. Anybody in the automotive industry not attending anything involved with IGONC are missing out. They truly care about getting the entire industry to rise together!!! Attend one of their events an... Read More

Erick Bock

IGONC is an organization for the shop owner, auto technician and those in the automotive world. They are a wealth of information and camaraderie to exchange ideas and notes of what others have found to help in their business. Enjoy the trade shows and training seminars sponsored by them.

Al Mikulis

The people at IGONC really do care. I have been blown away with how they have come to my aid in my greatest time of need! Beside that, I deeply appreciate their efforts to bring the automotive aftermarket community together.

Ben Hillman

The shop I am employed at has been an IGONC member for over 4 years now, and through this organization, we have had opportunities to attend many trainings, both for shop management as well as technical training for the technicians, network with other shops (Local and abroad) and much more! Glad to be a member of this awesome family!

Terry Jackson

I've been a member of IGONC for 4 years now and I'm thrilled with our results! From the training offerings, the networking and the legaslative support to the savings offered by the member discount programs....you just can't beat this organization! It's not just a chamber or an organization for repair shops...its a family!

Lucas Underwood

I have been an IGONC member for many years. IGONC membership has been an extremely valuable tool for me to operate my shop. They have brought both technical & management training that continues to benefit us. Everything they provide, from best practices manual, to legislative representation is such a great value. We have used their insurance for many years & they consistently give us the best coverage & the best price. I really enjoy the networking with fellow members around th... Read More

Bobby Dunn

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