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ULEZ: Classics and quirks drive through loophole

16 November 2021

With London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) recently expanded, and 13 more UK cities following its example by setting up their own, it could seem… Read More

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Bodyshop/MOT centre installs new HR system

1 November 2021

A Herefordshire bodyshop and MOT centre has become the first business of its type to take on In-House HR, developed by 21-year-old entrepreneur John Moody. Read More

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Nissan offers aftersales customers interest-free payments via Bumper

28 October 2021

Bumper has teamed up with Nissan to offer aftersales customers interest-free payments for servicing and repair work, including accessories, maintenance and MOT work, across the… Read More

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MOT stations pointed towards advice on managing busy Autumn

25 October 2021

The 2020 MOT exemption has radically altered the pattern of tests across the year, shifting many more into the second half of the year for… Read More

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New website for TechMan as company aims for “massive 2022”

25 October 2021

GMS provider and Top Technician and Top Garage 2021 sponsors TechMan have launched a new website, which the company says is part of an overall… Read More

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Furlough finally ends

30 September 2021

Garages and other businesses still using the furlough scheme will need to take full responsibility for paying staff again going forward, as the scheme ends… Read More

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NGK urges garages to maximise MOT opportunity

27 September 2021

NGK has repeated its call to UK garages to take advantage of the current surge in MOT test numbers. Around 5.5 million motorists used… Read More

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Classics continue to fail MOT at rate of one in five

27 September 2021

18.4% of classic cars aged over 40 years old failed MOT tests over the last year and half, despite no legal obligation for owners… Read More

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MP opens new RMI Academy of Automotive Skills Lincoln site

27 September 2021

The fourth RMI Academy of Automotive Skills training site in Lincoln was officially opened today (Monday 27 September) by local MP Karl McCartney. Read More

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MOT wave about to hit

18 August 2021

6,952,454 MOTs are set to expire across England, Scotland and Wales during September and October, according to the latest figures released by the DVSA. This… Read More