MOT Guides
Complex Cars – Outdated MOTs
MOT inspections are getting increasingly complicated for Testers, and may get worse into the future. In a recent article about the new jacking beams with greater load carrying capacity, and wider bridging capability required by 1st April, I came across a DVSA document which cited over 70 vehicles which had specific design idiosyncrasies which requiredContinue reading "Complex Cars – Outdated MOTs"22nd April 2026
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MOT Workshop 19 – Equipment Review – Beam Setters 11
Many MOT beam setters are decades old, whilst headlamps and beam test equipment technology has moved on. Yet VOSA don’t allow the use of ‘digital camera’ technology. Are they behind...Uncategorized
30th November 2025
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MOT Workshop 19 – News, New Products and Services 10
• 4-2-2 Decision delayed • VOSA’s New ‘Traffic Light’ enforcement scheme • BMW Application Update • “Brake Tester choice is crucial” • ACDelco Gears Up For Growth • Boston PD-301...Uncategorized
30th November 2025
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MOT Workshop 20 – News, New Products and Services 9
• Omitec Announces Updates• VOSA’s New ‘Traffic Light’ enforcement scheme• TRW Offers Free Toolkit• New ATL Package• New ACDelco Team• New Unipart Oil Range• Trade Group “Provides Choice” Omitec announces...Uncategorized
30th November 2025
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MOT Workshop 22 – News, New Products and Services 5
• Hofmann Unveils New Design For Wheel Aligners And Balancers • Majorlift announces 5 year warranty extension • Wheel washer swaps showroom for race circuit Hofmann Unveils New Design For...Uncategorized
30th November 2025
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MOT Workshop 22 – Diagnostics Intro 4
Dream profits or technical nightmares? It won’t be many years now before some form of diagnostic analysis will become a compulsory aspect of MOT Testing – VOSA are already working...Uncategorized
30th November 2025
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MOT Workshop 22 – Equipment Review – Diagnostics 3
Actia Actia, with 25 years experience, offer their MultiDiag Master for which they claim a wide range of model coverage, particularly strong in Citroen, Peugeot and Renault. The say their...Uncategorized
30th November 2025
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MOT Workshop 21 – Workshop 08 7
Workshop 2008 “Not since 1999 has the automotive aftermarket seen such enthusiasm for a national trade Show” So says Tony Young, organiser of the Commercial Vehicle Show and initiator of...Uncategorized
12th November 2025
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MOT Workshop 21 – News, New Products and Services 6
• Original Turbos Direct make the case for fitting ‘original’ products • V-Tech announce ‘new spec’ emission Testers • Handheld tools a hit with factors • Snap-On Announce Best Price...Uncategorized
10th November 2025
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