Tyre defects lead to 2.15 million MOT failures
New figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency have revealed that 2.15 million vehicles failed their MOTs because of tyre defects. This is up from just over two million […]
New figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency have revealed that 2.15 million vehicles failed their MOTs because of tyre defects. This is up from just over two million […]
It has been reported that the government is considering a series of MOT updates for electric vehicles and those with ADAS features. The European Commission has proposed a series of […]
Dealers have increased revenues by more than £1.2m in a year through digital campaigns focused on vehicle recalls. The campaigns were led by automotive marketing software company Marketing Delivery to […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has issued a final call for technicians to complete their annual MOT Annual Assessment. More than 11,000 technicians have not yet completed their […]
New research has found that more drivers are turning to social media for advice on how to carry out DIY vehicle repairs to save money. According to experts at temporary […]
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the government to reduce regulations for fleets operating zero emission vans. In its response to a government consultation on proposals to reduce […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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% […]