The National Franchised Dealers Association in Northern Ireland has met with industry leaders and regulators to discuss key issues within the domestic automotive market, including MOTs and electric vehicle charging […]
New research has found that the cost-of-living crisis is driving many motorists to delay car repairs or carry them out themselves rather than paying for a professional. According to eBay […]
With up to a quarter of drivers either delaying routine vehicle maintenance or not carrying it out at all due to rising costs, driving experts at Scrap Car Comparison has […]
The industry has reacted positively to news that MOT tests will remain at three years after registration, and annually thereafter. The government was considering extending the period to initial testing […]
New research has revealed that 38% of UK drivers are unaware their vehicles are legally required to undergo an MOT test every year. That means that of the 41.2 million […]
The IGA has announced it is now offering significant subsidies on MOT training for its members. Subsidies include a 40% reduction in the cost of MOT tester training and a […]
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced new annual training measures for MOT testers who fail to complete their annual training within the annual training year. At the […]
The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed that vehicle recalls will now appear on MOT test certificates. The announcement was welcomed by the National Franchised Dealers Association which […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that electric vehicles (EVs) are 40% more likely to fail an MOT because of poor tyre condition than petrol cars. The […]
In a further improvement to DVSA MOT digital services, real time vehicle recalls information will be added to the MOT Testing Service (MTS), the vehicle’s MOT history, MOT reminders and […]
Proposed changes to MOT testing will cost drivers more in the long run and reduce road safety. That is the view of Jason McManus of Mouths Motor Company, who says […]
One-in-10 cars that passed their MOT last year should have failed, according to an investigation by What Car?. This equates to nearly 1.3 million cars on the road now with […]
