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MOT consultation deadline rolled back following calls by trade bodies
17 February 2023The MOT consultation, which had been due to close on 28 February, has been extended until 22 March by the DfT, a move that a… Read More
IAAF Garage Section launches with 1,500 garages
17 February 2023In a move intended to strengthen cross-industry bonds, the IAAF has thrown the doors open on its new garage section, officially launching with 1,500 new… Read More
Gulf Lubricants available through Marathon
14 February 2023Gulf Lubricants will now be available through Marathon Warehouse Distribution, official distributor Rossmore Lubricants have announced.Gulf Lubricants will initially be made available via Marathon’s Redditch… Read More
MOT consultation: Trade body double-team grills DfT
13 February 2023The IGA and the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) teamed up in a meeting with the Department for Transport (DfT) and DVSA recently to thrash… Read More
GEA warns on MOT equipment calibration rules change
9 February 2023The rules around the calibration of some MOT equipment is changing, and from 1 April, Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) will no longer be able to… Read More
Free registration opens for Automechanika Birmingham 2023
8 February 2023Visitor registration for Automechanika Birmingham has opened, so techs can now get their hands on their free tickets, access the free parking on offer and… Read More
New EV sales process weak link in chain, figures find
7 February 2023While EVs continue to become more user-friendly, new figures suggest that the dealer experience for those buying electric cars is leaving something to be desired,… Read More