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NFDA shines light on NI challenges
- 15/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 infrastructure. Among the key topics under the microscope was the ongoing MOT backlog, which has been [...] -
DIY drivers risk MOT failures
- 10/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 UK, 35% of drivers would rather carry out minor repairs themselves than go to an established repairer, while 34% have said they [...] -
Service costs set to soar
- 23/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 calculated the likely costs of common repairs in the future. Based on the current rate of inflation, the study reveals what car repairs could be [...] -
Industry welcomes MOT decision
- 25/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 from three to four years, but after consulting with the industry has announced the testing periods will remain [...] -
Research reveals MOT blind spot
- 14/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 vehicles registered in the UK, 15.6 million may not be road safe. The survey by Fixter revealed that 19% thought an MOT is dependent on mileage, [...] -
IGA announces major MOT subsidies
- 02/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 50% reduction in the cost of MOT manager training for a limited period. In addition, the IGA will continue to provide subsidised EV Level 3 [...] -
DVSA announces stricter protocols for MOT testers
- 20/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 moment, MOT testers failing to complete the year’s annual training are required to do a demonstration test with the DVSA and [...] -
NFDA welcomes MOT update
- 18/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 described it as an ‘essential safety mechanism’ and road safety and said, further, it provided an [...] -
IMI report reveals worrying EV failure rate
- 24/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 IMI has attributed this to the greater average weight of EVs compared to other vehicles. They also stated that the greater amount of torque [...] -
Vehicle recalls added to MOTs
- 19/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 the MOT certificate. The service will provide testers and motorists daily recall data in real-time, with manufactures of nearly [...]