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MOT demand set to exceed capacity
- 04/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motorists are being warned that a surge in demand for MOT tests this March could see them struggle to get their MOT renewed or obtain a first MOT. However, the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) is warning there could be another challenge on the horizon for drivers – finding a legally compliant MOT tester [...] -
BookMyGarage celebrates booking landmark
- 23/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Over five million drivers have now used BookMyGarage to find the most appropriate repairer to carry out MOTs, services and repairs. The milestone arrived after the comparison site for motorists saw a record-breaking two million drivers obtain instant prices to book in 2021 alone. The increase represents a 45% rise [...] -
Motorists back biennial MOTs
- 21/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Most motorists in Northern Ireland support the idea of extending MOTs to every two years, but the industry is against the idea. This follows a Call for Evidence seeking views on the potential introduction of biennial MOT testing for cars, light goods vehicles and motorcycles. The results show that while the [...] -
Deadline approaches for MOT testers
- 01/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The DVSA has revealed that approximately 50,000 MOT testers have yet to complete their Annual Assessment. It has said that it will not be extending the deadline for testers to do so, which is 31 March. Chris Price, head of MOT policy at the DVSA, said: “For the past couple of years, we have extended the annual [...] -
Cazoo Data Services launches new service plan
- 17/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Cazoo has partnered with WhoCanFixMyCar.com to launch two- and three-year CazooCare servicing and MOT plans for its UK customers at point of purchase. A CazooCare service plan provides cover for the costs of future service for two or three years following a one-off, upfront payment. All plans will receive [...] -
TrustFord cuts ribbon on new centre
- 14/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TrustFord has announced the official opening of its new Service Centre and PartsPlus centre in Alperton, London. The site, which replaces the previous site on Ealing Road and follows the integration of new and car and CV sales into the company’s flagship Fordstore on Edgware Road earlier this year, represents [...] -
Training provider under new ownership
- 07/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Training provider MOT Expert is expanding after undergoing a management buy-out. Ross Laurence, who has managed the company for the past five years, has taken ownership of the Nottingham-based company which delivers SEG and IMI-accredited MOT training to more than 1,000 people every year. Following the change in [...] -
Aftermarket urged to make the most of MOT surge
- 17/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has outlined how the independent aftermarket can make the most of the MOT wave this month without being overwhelmed. Nearly three quarters of the MOTs due last spring were deferred to autumn because of Covid-19, meaning they will soon be due again. These are on top of the MOTs that have always [...] -
Seven million MOTs due in coming months
- 17/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
More than seven million MOTs are due to expire during September and October, according to the latest figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). That is around 1.3 million more than normal, or a 22% rise. The rise in demand is a result of the six-month MOT exemption introduced between 30 [...] -
Surging MOT demand is good news for aftermarket
- 11/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
MOT tests between April and June 2021 rose 45% on the same period last year. This is according to data from the DVSA obtained by BookMyGarage. This is good news for the aftermarket sector as many drivers have their vehicles serviced as the same time, while MOT failures create additional work for [...]