IGA calls for MOT price cap review

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has urged the government to review the MOT price cap, which has not changed in 14 years.

It has written to new Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP and Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP to call for a review, calling the current situation ‘unsustainable’ for many repairers.

Stuart James, chief executive officer of the IGA, said: “MOT tests are an essential tool for maintaining vehicle safety and ensuring air quality, as they check vital safety components and monitor exhaust emissions.

“However, the financial pressures on some garages are increasingly jeopardising their ability to prioritise this vital service. Some independent garages are having to look closely at maximising their return from their garage facility to address rising costs whilst the MOT fee has staggeringly remained frozen since 2010. This situation for some businesses is increasingly becoming unsustainable.”

MOT price cap

James continued: “Many independent garages operate in a highly competitive market. If the MOT fee remains unchanged, some will be forced to shift focus to other areas of their business to mitigate against rising costs. Such a move could have serious consequences for consumers, road safety and the wider economy.”

“I have raised this issue with both Ministers and will continue to push for the issue in the new year. The IGA remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that our members can continue to operate their businesses in a fair environment, whilst still being able to provide this essential service, ensuring that UK roads remain some of the safest to use in the world.”

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