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Franchised Dealer Share of Fleet SMR Work Hits Record Low as Independents Gain Ground

Independent garages are taking an increasing share of fleet service, maintenance and repair work as operators look for ways to control rising workshop costs. New analysis from fleet technology specialist Epyx shows that the proportion of fleet SMR jobs going to franchised dealers has fallen to a record low of 41%. That compares with 54%Continue reading “Franchised Dealer Share of Fleet SMR Work Hits Record Low as Independents Gain Ground”

One in Five MOT Tests Are Overdue, New DVSA Data Reveals

New Freedom of Information (FOI) data obtained by vehicle retailer cinch has revealed that more than one in five MOT tests carried out in recent years involved vehicles whose MOT certificates had already expired. According to data supplied by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), 25,805,342 MOT tests conducted between 2023 and 2025 wereContinue reading “One in Five MOT Tests Are Overdue, New DVSA Data Reveals”

Trade Centre UK Responds After BBC Investigation into Customer Complaints

One of the UK’s largest used car supermarket groups, Trade Centre UK, has responded following a BBC investigation that highlighted complaints from customers who alleged they were sold faulty vehicles and experienced difficulties obtaining repairs or refunds. The investigation has generated significant discussion across the automotive industry, with consumer rights and dealer aftersales practices onceContinue reading “Trade Centre UK Responds After BBC Investigation into Customer Complaints”

DVSA opens Vehicle Examination Facility (VEF) authorisation for IVA and MSVA testing

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has begun authorising the first Vehicle Examination Facilities (VEFs) that will carry out Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) and Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA) inspections. The move represents one of the biggest changes to the UK’s vehicle approval system in years and is designed to make approval testing moreContinue reading “DVSA opens Vehicle Examination Facility (VEF) authorisation for IVA and MSVA testing”

How Growing EV Numbers Will Change Servicing, Diagnostics and MOT Demand Over the Next Decade

The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market has reached a significant milestone. Battery electric vehicles now account for around 30% of new car registrations, with June 2026 one of the strongest months on record for EV sales. While the UK is still short of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate targets, the direction of travel is unmistakable:Continue reading “How Growing EV Numbers Will Change Servicing, Diagnostics and MOT Demand Over the Next Decade”

Ford CEO’s Right to Repair Comments Should Concern Every Independent Garage

Why Jim Farley’s vision for vehicle repair could threaten the UK’s independent aftermarket Ford CEO Jim Farley has reignited the global Right to Repair debate after suggesting that many repairs on modern vehicles are simply too complex and potentially unsafe for owners and independent repairers to undertake outside manufacturer-controlled networks. While the comments were madeContinue reading “Ford CEO’s Right to Repair Comments Should Concern Every Independent Garage”

Could BYD Become the World’s Biggest Car Manufacturer Within Five Years?

A few years ago, many motorists in the UK had never heard of BYD. Today, the Chinese automotive giant is one of the fastest-growing car brands in Britain, with its vehicles becoming an increasingly common sight on UK roads. Now, BYD’s chairman, Wang Chuanfu, has made an ambitious prediction: that the company will become theContinue reading “Could BYD Become the World’s Biggest Car Manufacturer Within Five Years?”

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”

UK MOT Garages to Verify EV Mileage Under Proposed Road Tax

Proposed Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax for Electric Vehicles The UK government is introducing a new mileage-based road tax for electric cars as part of its Autumn Budget 2025. Starting in April 2028, owners of electric vehicles (EVs) will be charged a rate of 3 pence per mile driven (with plug-in hybrid cars charged 1.5p per mile)Continue reading “UK MOT Garages to Verify EV Mileage Under Proposed Road Tax”