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School Minibus Operator Suspended After MOT Finds Tyre Cut to Cord

A school minibus operator has had its licence suspended and its authorised fleet cut in half after a Traffic Commissioner identified serious maintenance and compliance failings, including an MOT failure involving a minibus with a tyre cut to the cord. St Martins Preparatory School Limited, which operates school minibuses from Grimsby, has had its restrictedContinue reading “School Minibus Operator Suspended After MOT Finds Tyre Cut to Cord”

Delaying Car Repairs Could Be Costing UK Drivers Hundreds More

Motorists trying to save money by delaying repairs and routine maintenance could end up facing substantially larger bills later, as growing numbers of UK drivers struggle with the cost of keeping their cars on the road. Independent garages are increasingly seeing the consequences of deferred maintenance, according to automotive aftermarket supplier First Line, with relativelyContinue reading “Delaying Car Repairs Could Be Costing UK Drivers Hundreds More”

The Motor Ombudsman’s ‘WORN-WARN’ Campaign Wins TyreSafe Online & Social Media Award

The Motor Ombudsman has been recognised at the 2026 TyreSafe Awards after its ‘WORN-WARN’ campaign received the Online & Social Media Award, highlighting the growing importance of educating motorists about the dangers of part-worn tyres. The Michelin-sponsored award was presented during TyreSafe’s 20th anniversary gala dinner at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Warwickshire, recognisingContinue reading “The Motor Ombudsman’s ‘WORN-WARN’ Campaign Wins TyreSafe Online & Social Media Award”

One in Five UK Drivers Missing Essential Car Admin Deadlines

More than one in five UK motorists have missed important vehicle administration deadlines, according to new research, highlighting a growing challenge for both drivers and the automotive industry. A survey commissioned by Lloyds and conducted by YouGov found that 21% of UK drivers have forgotten critical vehicle deadlines, including MOT tests, vehicle tax and insuranceContinue reading “One in Five UK Drivers Missing Essential Car Admin Deadlines”

MOT Failure Repair Bills Jump 70% as Nine Million Drivers Face Higher Costs

Rising Repair Costs Create New Challenges for Motorists and MOT Garages Recent national press coverage has highlighted a growing concern for UK motorists: the cost of repairing vehicles after an MOT failure has increased by as much as 70% since 2022, leaving millions of drivers facing significantly higher bills. The findings, based on analysis ofContinue reading “MOT Failure Repair Bills Jump 70% as Nine Million Drivers Face Higher Costs”

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”

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”