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MOT connectivity: Emissions analysers rollout begins

19 April 2021

The roll-out of connected MOT equipment by DVSA is continuing, with emissions analysers the latest equipment type requiring connectivity going forward. From 1 May, anyone… Read More

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MOT connectivity: Emissions analysers rollout to begin

19 April 2021

The roll-out of connected MOT equipment by DVSA is continuing, with emissions analysers the latest equipment type requiring connectivity going forward. From 1 May, anyone… Read More

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MOT connectivity: Emissions testing equipment roll-out delayed

12 March 2021

The mandatory introduction of connected emissions testing equipment for some MOT stations is being delayed by DVSA as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.1 May… Read More

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MOT connectivity rollout: Revived three-month window closes on some testing stations

1 March 2021

From today (Monday 1 March) MOT stations that changed ownership in December face being prevented from testing by DVSA if they have not installed the… Read More

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MOT Connectivity: Time for an equipment upgrade

31 March 2020

The last 18 months have seen several changes to MOT rules come into force across the UK, affecting both brakes and emissions. There is more… Read More

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The Connected Car

25 March 2020

When I was at school, no one liked the playground bully – you remember the kind of person who liked to push the other kids… Read More

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MOT connectivity: Decelerometers next

7 November 2019

Decelerometers are the next equipment type that will need to be able to connect directly to the MOT testing service when being replaced.The DVSA is… Read More

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NOCO Genius

17 September 2018

ECOBAT Battery Technologies (EBT), formally Manbat, supplies the highly regarded NOCO Genius range of battery chargers and booster packs so consumers and workshops have the… Read More

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Certifying your future

14 August 2018

The rate at which the modern car is developing to include new functions based on new technologies is exponential.The car owner is often… Read More