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Rising Repair Costs and Vehicle Complexity Creating New Challenges for Garages

New industry data is highlighting a growing challenge for the UK’s automotive repair sector, with repair costs continuing to rise as vehicles become increasingly complex to diagnose, repair and maintain. While advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electrification and connected vehicle technology are often cited as major contributors, high-profile cases involving major mechanical failures are alsoContinue reading “Rising Repair Costs and Vehicle Complexity Creating New Challenges for Garages”

Motor Ombudsman Warns Drivers Over Dangers of Part-Worn Tyres

Garages are being encouraged to help spread awareness of the risks associated with part-worn tyres as The Motor Ombudsman launches a new consumer safety campaign. The Motor Ombudsman has unveiled a nationwide awareness drive highlighting the potential dangers of motorists purchasing part-worn tyres, amid ongoing concerns that many used tyres sold in the UK mayContinue reading “Motor Ombudsman Warns Drivers Over Dangers of Part-Worn Tyres”

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”

Beep Beep! That’ll Be £266, Please…

Van Driver Learns the Hard Way That the Horn Isn’t a Way To Get Someone’s Attention We’ve all done it. You’re driving along, spot a mate on the pavement, and instinctively give the horn a quick “beep-beep” to say hello. They wave back, you feel momentarily popular, and life goes on. Well… not for oneContinue reading “Beep Beep! That’ll Be £266, Please…”

What the MOT does… and doesn’t do.

The MOT first started on 12th September 1960 – but whilst an annual requirement, initially it only applied to vehicles over ten years old. That changed in 1961 to vehicles over 7 years old, and then six years later in 1967 the current three-year old vehicles having to have their first MOT was set up.Continue reading “What the MOT does… and doesn’t do.”

High Intensity Headlights – Some Glaring Statistics!

Recently in the news the BBC highlighted the issue of the glare from LED, laser light and bi-xenon sourced headlights on modern cars. This isn’t new. For some years now people have been put off driving at night due to the blinding intensity of those modern headlamp systems. And the problem is made worse byContinue reading “High Intensity Headlights – Some Glaring Statistics!”

Ghost MOTs

Ghost MOTs refers to the situation where MOT Testing Stations issue MOT pass certificates on vehicles that have never been in an MOT Testing Station. This practice is advertised on some social media sites and poses a serious threat to road safety. Whilst this probably only applies to a very few dishonest Testing Station owners—orContinue reading “Ghost MOTs”

Millions Face Huge £617 Repair Bills Without an MOT Test — Warning Issued

Drivers across the UK have been warned they could face repair costs averaging £617 if they skip an MOT test or ignore necessary repairs. The warning comes amid data highlighting how many motorists are hit by unexpected breakdowns and expensive repairs when maintenance is neglected. (Original source: GB News – Millions face huge £617 repairContinue reading “Millions Face Huge £617 Repair Bills Without an MOT Test — Warning Issued”

Vehicle “Recalls”: in the MOT or not?

Recently there have been several scare stories in the press suggesting that thousands of motorists’ vehicles will fail the MOT because their vehicles have safety-related manufacturing defects which have not been remedied. These articles are wrong. There has been no recent change to the MOT Testing rules which would apply to the vehicle defect SafetyContinue reading “Vehicle “Recalls”: in the MOT or not?”

MOT Testing & Workshop 102 – August 2019

MOT Testing & Workshop Magazine 102 August 2019

See PDF at the foot this page for full content – view online or download. In the August 2109 issue Cover story – ministers go back on their word. After leaving the MOT Fee unchanged for an unprecedented 10 years, the Secretary of State for Transport says that if the price is being discounted, itContinue reading “MOT Testing & Workshop 102 – August 2019”