MOTs up by 160% in April
MOT bookings were up 160% in April compared to the same month last year, according to data released by BookMyGarage.
Its figures suggest a better than expected recovery has been made this year, with overall bookings (including MOTs, servicing and repairs) up 130% in April.
The impact of the extension was mostly felt by garages in April and May, when a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the DVSA by BookMyGarage.com revealed MOT test numbers collapsed by 79% in April and 61% in May.
Karen Rotberg, co-founder, said: “April was a real concern for garages, with four-in-five MOTs no longer due to take place as a result of the extension. With 70% of our customers booking their service at the same time as their MOT, this also caused a big drop in accompanying service and repair work.
“While we’re still on the road to recovery, April was a big improvement, and brings a more positive outlook for May and June when MOT test numbers were also notably impacted.”
