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MOT Testers Raise Concerns Over Latest DVSA Testing Service Changes

MOT testers across the UK are reporting frustration following recent changes to the DVSA’s MOT testing service, with many claiming the updates have made some routine tasks more time-consuming during busy testing periods. Feedback shared across industry forums, social media groups and MOT tester communities suggests that recent system changes have introduced additional navigation stepsContinue reading “MOT Testers Raise Concerns Over Latest DVSA Testing Service Changes”

MOT Expert Celebrates 11 Years of Supporting the UK MOT Industry

One of the UK’s best-known MOT training and compliance providers, MOT Expert, is celebrating its 11th anniversary, marking more than a decade of helping garages, technicians and MOT testers across the country develop their skills and maintain compliance. Founded in 2015, the Northampton-based company has grown from a specialist MOT training provider into a nationwideContinue reading “MOT Expert Celebrates 11 Years of Supporting the UK MOT Industry”

10 Things DVSA Inspectors Are Focusing on Right Now

As DVSA site reviews continue to evolve in 2026, MOT stations are seeing a clear shift in enforcement priorities. Recent Special Notices, updates to the MOT Testing Guide, changes to disciplinary procedures and ongoing compliance campaigns all point in the same direction: the DVSA wants stronger quality control, better management oversight and greater confidence inContinue reading “10 Things DVSA Inspectors Are Focusing on Right Now”

The Growing Problem of MOT Advisory Apathy: Why More Than 750,000 Drivers Ignored Warnings and Failed Anyway

One in six drivers who ignore MOT advisories go on to suffer a breakdown or collision, according to new research – raising fresh concerns about the growing problem of “advisory apathy” among UK motorists. While most drivers understand the importance of passing an MOT, many appear to be treating advisory notices as optional recommendations ratherContinue reading “The Growing Problem of MOT Advisory Apathy: Why More Than 750,000 Drivers Ignored Warnings and Failed Anyway”

The 7 Biggest Takeaways from UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026

The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event returned to Birmingham’s NEC on 3-4 June 2026, bringing together more than 5,500 aftermarket professionals and around 200 suppliers from across the automotive repair, servicing, MOT and bodyshop sectors. With workshops facing rapid technological change, increasing compliance requirements and ongoing skills shortages, the event provided a clear picture ofContinue reading “The 7 Biggest Takeaways from UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026”

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”

MOT Changes Are Coming – But 2026 Looks More Like a Preparation Year Than a Revolution

If you’ve been keeping an eye on MOT rumours over the last few years, you’ll know there has been no shortage of talk about major changes to the testing system. At one point, there were serious discussions about pushing the first MOT back from three years to four, while industry speculation around EV testing, dieselContinue reading “MOT Changes Are Coming – But 2026 Looks More Like a Preparation Year Than a Revolution”