MOT
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Aftersales 8 JulOne-in-10 vehicles emerged from lockdown with ‘dangerous defects’
BookMyGarage has highlighted the post-lockdown aftersales opportunity open to car retailers with research which states that one-in-10 vehicles have emerged from lockdown with ‘dangerous defects’.
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Aftersales 29 JunMandatory MOT testing to restart on August 1 as Government eases lockdown
The Government has announced that after August 1 no more extensions will be available for MOT tests of cars, vans and motorcycles.
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Aftersales 22 Jun
Over two million MOTs carried out during COVID-19 lockdown
MOT centres carried out over two million tests during COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown period as many motorists chose not to take advantage of the Government’s six-month exemption.
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Aftersales 15 JunAre dealers ready for post-lockdown car servicing and MOT surge?
A new COVID-19 aftersales whitepaper has questioned whether franchised car retailers are properly prepared for a June surge in servicing demand – and continued peaks and troughs to follow.
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Aftersales 28 MayAftersales opportunity beckons for 1.1 million 'unroadworthy vehicles'
Almost 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles are set to return to the roads as lockdown begins to ease, according to new research by Kwik Fit.
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Aftersales 20 May
IGA urges Government to axe COVID-19 lockdown MOT extension
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is urging Government to scrap the temporary MOT extension following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “back to work” lockdown easing measures.
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Aftersales 2 Apr
MoT centres ‘could be used as COVID-19 coronavirus test facilities’
MoT centres could be transformed into COVID-19 coronavirus test facilities to help meet Government’s aim to ramp-up its diagnosis of the virus, it has been claimed.
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Supplier News 31 MarIMI welcomes DVSA extension to MoT tester assessments
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the one-month extension to the deadline for MOT Training and Assessment to the end of April 2020.
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Aftersales 30 MarIGA disagrees with six-month MoT extension during coronavirus outbreak
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has raised concerns with the Government regarding the impact of extending MoT expiry dates for six months.
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Aftersales 25 Mar
Motorists granted six-month MoT exemption during coronavirus lockdown
Cars, motorcycles and vans will all be subject to a temporary six-month MoT exemption in an effort to maintain essential travel during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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Aftersales 24 MarNFDA calls for three-month MOT moratorium during coronavirus lock-down
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has called for a three-month MOT moratorium during the Government-imposed lock-down of non-essential retail businesses.
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Aftersales 3 Mar
Over 11 million lapsed tests highlight MOT aftersales opportunity
Car retailers could better exploit a “concerning” trend which has seen over 11 million motorists driving illegally with a lapsed MOT certificate by highlighting the potential risks and penalties.
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Supplier News 17 FebCar dealers accurately record just 63% of aftersales customer data
Car retailers are missing out on the chance to “turbocharge” their aftersales operations due to poor customer data, according to Marketing Delivery.
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Aftersales 12 Sep
MOT reminders key to record aftersales opportunity
Franchised car retailers’ workshops captured 31.4% of UK vehicles’ MOTs during the first half of 2019, according to data published by Marketing Delivery.
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Used Cars 9 AugMore than 2.4m UK cars could be clocked, says Rapid Car Check
A study of vehicle mileage data from one million cars has found that 6.5% of vehicles in the UK could have been clocked.
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Latest News 31 JulDVSA issues 8.7m advisory notices since 2018 MOT overhaul
Brakes and tyres are the biggest problems for UK vehicles, according to UK car warranty provider, Warranty Direct
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Market Insight 18 JulOver 10 million UK vehicles have failed MOT tests
More than 10 million vehicles have failed the new MOT tests since their introduction a year ago, according to a study by Green Flag.
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Aftersales 19 JunRegional service and MOT prices vary by 60%
Garages are charging up to 60% more in certain parts of the UK for basic MOT and servicing work, according to a new study by Bookmygarage.com.
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Aftersales 12 JunIncorrect customer data could compromise profits amid MOT surge
A third of all customer records currently held by UK franchised dealerships are inaccurate or incomplete, potentially preventing them from exploiting a surge of MOT and service work.
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Market Insight 13 MarStricter test criteria triggered 25% MOT fail rate, says Protyre
New Protyre data has revealed a North-South divide in the MOT fail rate following stricter government regulations.
