The government’s “return to normal” Covid narrative is encountering resistance from some…
Will the six-month MOT exemption be extended?
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Autotech Recruit launches free virtual training platform for their temporary technicians
Surveying its network of over 450 temporary vehicle technicians and MOT Testers…
MOT Testing Stations and the Coronavirus
Whilst the Government have made it clear that Testing Stations have not…
MOT Test centre in Belfast converted to test centre for Covid-19
Some MOT Test centres in Belfast, Northern Ireland, have been converted to…
Laser Tools remains open for business and is fully operational
Laser Tools (The Tool Connection) has announced that the company remains open…
Covid-19 Latest: Car MOTs to be extended by 6 months
The Government have announce that they will extend all MOT certificates for…
Head of MOT Policy says “Carry on Testing”
In a telephone conversation with JIM PUNTER, Chris Price, Head of MOT…
Driving tests and MOTs for heavy vehicles suspended for up to 3 months
On 20th March 2020 The Rt Hon Grant Schapps MP and the…
Autotech Recruit rolls out on-site EV training
Following 2035 petrol and diesel ban announcement Autotech Recruit rolls out on-site…
Safety concerns with MOT Testing electric vehicles (EVs)
Contradictions and confusion Craig Ross, a Eurofit Training Manager, has written a…
Over 30,000 Testers yet to complete annual training and assessment
In a recent press release DVSA noted that as of 20th February,…
Connected equipment transition period
DVSA have issued the following statement: MOT connected equipment transition period We’ve…
Someone else’s MOT failure was applied to my car – now I can’t sell it!
There is an increasing number of cases of MOT certificates mistakenly being…
Electric vehicles – fully charged and ready to go?
Will electric vehicles really take-over, and if so what are the implications…?…
Vehicle Safety Recalls and the MOT
Vehicle ‘Safety Recalls’ You bought your car in mint showroom condition, it…
New connected equipment rules for MOT garages
New MOT equipment will need to be able to connect to the…
Is headlamp glare becoming a road-safety hazard?
Headlamp glare and the MOT Have you been dazzled by headlamp glare…
Grayling announces road safety action plan
Road safety action plan to cut road deaths and injuries government sets…
DVSA enforcement up 35% from 2017-18
DVSA Enforcement activity up 35% In the 2019 Annual Report and Accounts…
25% of cars will be electric by 2025 – FEV
Next milestone for electromobility – consumer acceptance significantly higher according to FEV…