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Ring warns garages over AI-generated refund scams

12 November 2026

Independent garages are being warned about the potential for AI-generated images to be used in fraudulent refund claims after automotive lighting and accessories supplier Ring… Read More

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Independent workshops warned of the rise in friendly fraud cases

5 March 2026

Tyre and vehicle maintenance specialist Point S UK is urging independent garages to be vigilant following a significant rise in chargeback fraud, a deceptive practice… Read More

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New anti-MOT fraud guidance published by DVSA

26 April 2021

New guidance on how to report a MOT tester or garage suspected of fraud has been published by DVSA.People can report a garage or tester… Read More

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Bristol MOT tester prosecuted for layby “tests”

19 July 2019

A Bristol MOT tester has been prosecuted after he carried out illegitimate MOTs in a Somerset layby. Paul Court-Chandler, 47 from Patchway in Bristol was… Read More