4.25 tonne electric vehicles facing MOT crisis
Just two per cent of DVSA test centres in the UK are equipped to carry out MOTs on 4.25 tonne electric vehicles. New data has revealed that of the 23,000 […]
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Northern Ireland announces biennial MOT testing consultation
The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland has announced a consultation on biennial MOT testing. The consultation, which will run until 16 April, will gather industry and public feedback on […]
Digital service boosts revenues for independent bodyshops
Revenues for independent bodyshops swelled by £22.26m in the last quarter of 2024 through BookMyGarage services. BookMyGarage is an online MOT and services booking website. The growth, which translates to […]
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 […]
NFDA urges swift MOT action in Northern Ireland
The National Franchised Dealers Association Northern Ireland (NFDA-NI) has urged swift action on the MOT backlog with average waiting times for a test up to 72 days. The MOT testing regime […]
RAC research reveals risky driver cost-cutting measures
RAC research has revealed that 20% of drivers under the age of 40 have skipped MOTs or not replaced worn tyres in order to save money. Among all drivers, 10% […]
Brayleys Group enhances MOT standards with MOTsafe
Dealer group Brayleys Cars has enhanced MOT standards and skills by implementing Autotech Training’s web-based platform, MOTsafe. Brayleys Cars operates 19 sites across the UK and performs 150 MOTs every […]
New data identified nearly 10 million MOT fails
New research has found that nearly 10 million vehicles failed MOTs last year. According to analysis of government figures by motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, 9.9 million of the […]
NFDA-NI and PACTS call for urgent MOT action
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) have again urged action on the MOT backlog in Northern Ireland. They believe delays and […]
Drivers reminded to book MOTs or risk £1,000 fine
The Motor Ombudsman is urging drivers to book their MOTs in advance or risk a £1,000 fine if they use their vehicles beyond its expiration date. A valid MOT is […]
Dangerous MOT failures reach record high
MOT failures due to major safety concerns has reached a record high, according to DVSA figures. It has reported that 684,746 vehicles failed their tests between October and December last […]
Northern Ireland announces MOT revisions
A one-year temporary MOT exemption for certain private cars has been announced in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that one-year temporary exemption certificates (TECs) have […]
