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MOT “to take over 10 years” to return to pre-2020 pattern

27 July 2021

A MOT surge in the Autumn will be a fact of life for at least a decade, according to a new analysis of the relevant… Read More

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Saturday/Sunday drivers: Pandemic makes motorists Weekenders research suggests

2 July 2021

Garages should see overall work levels settle towards pre-pandemic levels as new research shows weekend traffic levels above pre-Coronavirus levels, while weekday traffic remains lightly… Read More

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April showrooms reopening sees new car sales leap 30-fold

5 May 2021

The reopening of new car showrooms in April led to a massive jump in car sales during the month compared with the same period in… Read More

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MOT exemption: 1.86 million cars now have expired MOTs

22 April 2021

1.86 million cars may be on the roads illegally as a result of owners ignoring the fact that the MOT Exemption relating to their car… Read More

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Pothole damage costs rise as average mileage falls

1 April 2021

While average mileage for most drivers has been down by 42% over the last year, according to new research the cost from pothole damage actually… Read More

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Nine million drivers don’t know when MOT is due

9 February 2021

Nine million motorists may not know when their MOT is due, as a survey has suggested there may be widespread confusion on the topic among… Read More

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MOT demand drives 82% increase in Motor Ombudsman Garage Finder searches

20 October 2020

The Motor Ombudsman’s Garage Finder recorded an 82% rise in searches in the third quarter of 2020 when compared to the preceding three-month period, with… Read More

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Old or gold? UK cars oldest they have ever been

17 September 2020

Britain’s car parc is the oldest it has ever been new figures show, with the number of cars over 13 years old tripling in 25… Read More

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Lockdown breakdown: 12.5 million motorists skip servicing

9 September 2020

12.5 million motorists may have delayed getting their car serviced as a result of lockdown, a survey has found.The survey of 10,000 BookMyGarage subscribers found… Read More

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DVSA encouraging motorists to beat post-exemption rush and get MOT this summer

5 August 2020

MOT demand during autumn expected to double following the return of normal testing last Saturday (1 August). To avoid a backlog at garages and take… Read More