MOT Guides
IAAF Calls for Mandatory £54.85 MOT Fee as Pressure Mounts to End Discounting
The long-running debate over MOT pricing has intensified following calls from the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) for the current maximum MOT fee of £54.85 to become a mandatory fixed charge across the UK. The proposal would effectively bring an end to discounted MOT testing, a practice that has become widespread throughout the industry, withContinue reading "IAAF Calls for Mandatory £54.85 MOT Fee as Pressure Mounts to End Discounting"8th June 2026
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Tax Rebates Put Technicians in the Driving Seat
Refunds Direct help technicians claim tax back on tools Motor mechanics are missing out on a potential goldmine in tax refunds that could see them claim back thousands of pounds...MOT Trade News
12th April 2012
Staff writer
MOT Trade Bodies
For most industries, the benefits to small companies joining a trade body may not provide compelling reasons for membership, but for MOT Testing Stations, there is a more compelling reason...MOT Trade Information and Services
25th May 2012
Staff writer
Join an MOT Trade Body
The National Tyre Distributors Association – NTDA With over 2,500 independent tyre centres and 300 leading companies in membership, the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) provides professional representation for the...MOT Trade Information and Services
18th June 2012
Staff writer
MOT Tester Training
Becoming an MOT Tester This page replaces the section previously published on MOT Training. DVSA have radically changed MOT Training. Tester training will be carried out by private training organisations;...MOT Trade Information and Services
27th June 2012
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New SVL 43 2-Post Lift from Snap-On Diagnostics
Snap-on Diagnostics, brand leaders in diagnostic tools, software and information for the automotive industry, has announced the expansion of its Sun-branded vehicle lift range with the introduction of a new...MOT Trade News
4th September 2012
Staff writer
Becoming an MOT Testing Station
Any person, company or partnership can become an Authorised Examiner provided they can show themselves to be a ‘legal entity’ to which DVSA can allocate the formal responsibility of being...MOT Trade Information and Services
26th November 2012
Staff writer
IMI Response to Richard Review of Apprenticeships
The IMI welcomes and supports the Richard Review of Apprenticeships published on 27 November 2012. Many of conclusions and recommendations align with the IMI’s own published manifesto ‘Our vision for...MOT Trade News
29th November 2012
Staff writer
Automated Test Lanes: Are They Worth It?
This item first appeared in MOT Testing Magazine’s August 2012 edition Straightset’s Andrew Bates offers a perspective MOT Costs – where the money goes! The most expensive item in your...MOT Trade Information and Services
17th January 2013
Staff writer
MOT Fee Negotiations to Re-start
Our recent headline in MOT Testing magazine informed readers that the MOT fee, frozen since 2010 will remain frozen until April 2014. And that even though tentative discussions on the...MOT Trade News
4th March 2013
Staff writer
Clampco Launch new 2013-2014 Catalogue
Clampco have recently launched their new 2013-2014 catalogue. The latest Clampco catalogue showcases a whole host of the different products available from them. Clampco’s extensive range covers everyday items such...MOT Trade News
13th August 2013
Staff writer
GEMCO acquire manufacturing rights to Precision Point products
GEMCO acquire manufacturing rights to precision point products GEMCO Equipment Ltd are pleased to announce their acquisition of the manufacturing rights of products as supplied by Precision Point Limited –...MOT Trade News
7th February 2014
Staff writer
Special Notice S/N 2-14
There’s been a new Special Notice issued: S/N 2-14 with three subjects as follows: Withdrawal of MOT Text Reminder Service: As most Testing Stations have their own reminder service these...MOT Trade News
10th March 2014
Jim Punter Editor
