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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
