MOT
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Aftersales 23 JanIGA calls on DfT to double duration of MOT consultation period
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has called for the Department for Transport (DfT) to double the length of its consultation into the future of MOT testing.
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Latest News 18 JanConsultation launched to push first MOT test to fourth year
The Department for Transport has launched a public consultation to reform the MOT test, which includes a proposal to extend the date of the first MOT test for new vehicles to the fourth year.
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Aftersales 28 OctDealers urged to combine MOT and vehicle service alerts
Marketing Delivery have urged dealers to combine MOT and vehicle service alerts to help maximise aftersales conversions.
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Aftersales 28 SepData shows sharp rise in MoT tester disqualifications
Almost 700 MoT testers have been disqualified in the last two years (2020/21 and 2021/22), a rise of 49% compared to the previous two years.
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Aftersales 18 Aug
Mixed opinions about robustness of EVs as marketing firms clash
Opinions seem mixed about the robustness of EVs, as two motor industry suppliers have come out with opposing claims about their MOT reliability based on their own data and observations.
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Latest News 17 JunAM webinar: scoring success from MOTs ahead of September's seasonal spike
Car retailers will be offered insight and advice to help them score success from September’s new seasonal spike in MOT volumes.
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Aftersales 27 AprIGA and NFDA slam suggestions Government could scrap annual MOTs
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has slammed suggestions from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps that the UK Government could scrap annual vehicle MOT tests in a bid to tackle the cost of living crisis.
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Aftersales 25 FebDigital transformation of aftermarket moving at 'lightening pace'
Digital transformation of the aftermarket for both franchised and independent workshops is moving ‘at lightening pace’ says Book My Garage co-founder, Karen Rotberg.
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Aftersales 18 Feb
IGA fears ‘unsafe’ outcome from Northern Ireland biennial MOT shift
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is opposing a plan to move to biennial MOT testing in Northern Ireland, suggesting it would “inevitably” result in more unsafe vehicles.
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Aftersales 1 FebNearly 50,000 technicians yet to complete MOT annual assessment
Approximately 50,000 MOT testers have yet to complete their annual assessment, according to data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Aftersales 16 DecCazoo partners with WhoCanFixMyCar to launch CazooCare servicing and MoT plan
Cazoo has partnered with WhoCanFixMyCar to launch two and three-year CazooCare servicing and MoT plans for its UK customers at point of purchase.
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Aftersales 2 DecVolkswagen offers winter servicing discount
Volkswagen’s range of service plans, as well as the new All-in integrated aftersales service package, are subject to a 25% discount until December 15.
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Aftersales 18 NovBook My Garage sees record number of bookings in 2021
Book My Garage claims to have channelled record levels of aftersales work into franchised retailers' workshops after bookings increased by 34% year-on-year in October.
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Aftersales 20 OctData, flexibility and finance key to a broader aftersales customer base
As the new car market declines and EV ownership becomes more widespread, dealer groups are increasingly turning their attention to older vehicles to keep workshops full.
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Market Insight 9 Sep‘Phenomenal’ used car performance drives dealers' 27.5% July profit boost
Car retailers enjoyed a 364% year-on-year increase in profits during July as appreciating used car values boosted the sector, according to ASE.
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Supplier News 16 JulGenesis direct sales, huge MOT need, and supplier insights - new AM magazine
New AM magazine features car brand Genesis, a looming surge in MOT demand, supplier insights across critical sectors and insights into JCT600's property dilemmas
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Market Insight 12 JulRising vehicle usage to set car retailers’ aftersales demand soaring
UK-based holidays, the return of the workplace commute and a continued aversion to public transport due to COVID-19 risks should see car retailers benefit from a continued aftersales boom.
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Aftersales 24 JunCOVID-19 lockdown extension ‘no excuse’ for lower MOT standards
The Institute for the Motor Industry (IMI) has said that the DVSA’s MOT extension is “no excuse” for lower test standards or compromised road safety.
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Aftersales 23 Jun
One-in-seven MOT passes should have been failures, investigation finds
More than 2.9 million vehicles on UK roads could have potentially dangerous faults according to an investigation which found one-in-seven MOT passes should have been failed by testers.
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Aftersales 4 JunEurorepar Car Service backs campaign to support motor trade
Eurorepar Car Service has pledged its support for a government petition to provide an action plan and offer financial support for the motor trade.
