MOT

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 […]

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 […]

NFDA shines light on NI challenges

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 […]

DIY drivers risk MOT failures

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 […]

Service costs set to soar

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 […]

Industry welcomes MOT decision

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 […]

Research reveals MOT blind spot

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 […]

IGA announces major MOT subsidies

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 […]