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MOT demand unclear for peak months of March and September survey suggests

2 March 2021

73% of garages are expecting MOT volumes in March and September to be equal or lower than the during the same periods last year, according… 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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WIN with TMD Friction

1 March 2021

TMD Friction, via its Textar brand, is giving away 10 mechanic packs, with each including a 10-pack of gloves, a torch, kneeling pad, car seat… Read More

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Safety guidance publication supports dealer re-openings

13 May 2020

While almost half of the UK’s independent garages have continued to operate through the COVID-19 lockdown, most of the franchised dealer network shut its doors,… Read More

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Garages to benefit from furlough scheme extension

18 April 2020

Garages that have shut their doors due to COVID-19 will be able to access funding to pay staff for an additional month, following the government’s… Read More

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Coronavirus impacts on March new car sales

6 April 2020

UK new car sales dropped by 44.4% in March, a month that saw widespread closure of showrooms due to Coronavirus lockdown measures.According to figures published… Read More

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Independents see 80% MOT demand spike ahead of exemption period

26 March 2020

Within hours of the six-month MOT exemption being announced yesterday by DfT, (25 March), garages saw an 80% rise in MOT bookings through online platform… Read More

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Government to pay wages Chancellor announces

20 March 2020

Garages that find themselves struggling because of the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak have the opportunity to seek major government support in paying staff wages. Read More

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UK automotive assesses ongoing Coronavirus impact

20 March 2020

The UK automotive sector continues to monitor the potential for disruption, as the Coronavirus outbreak continues.With schools closing nationwide from today, garage businesses across the… Read More

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MOT testers face suspension as training deadline nears

25 February 2020

Almost half of MOT testers have yet to undertake their annual training, with the deadline only a few weeks away, the DVSA has warned.More than… Read More