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MOT for £10 from GoCompare and WhoCanFixMyCar launched

7 April 2021

Competition in the MOT market continues to ramp up, with GoCompare customers who purchase car insurance between now and 15 June being given the opportunity… Read More

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Exemption made drivers more aware of MOT, survey suggests

30 March 2021

Despite 9.58 million MOTs being time-shifted from Spring to Autumn last year, an unexpected positive result of the Exemption has been that 89% of drivers… Read More

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Kwik Fit discounts MOTs to £19.71 to commemorate 50th anniversary in April

29 March 2021

With MOT numbers down as a result of 2020’s Exemption shifting tests into the Autumn and Winter, the MOT market is about to become much… Read More

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White-knuckle Spring predicted for garages as MOTs shift into late Summer and beyond

18 March 2021

Very few MOTs are expected to be taking place in April and May this year as a result of 2020’s MOT Exemption, but the situation… Read More

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Post-lockdown safety checks could mitigate MOT demand drop says LKQ Euro Car Parts

17 March 2021

Garages should be offering safety checks for customers to make sure vehicles are safe as lockdown eases, a move that will also bridge the gap… 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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LKQ Euro Car Parts launches e-learning suite

12 March 2021

LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new e-learning suite that covers a wide range of topics, from MOTs and diagnostics to hybrids and EVs,… Read More

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DVSA urges motorists to make it SAFE

10 March 2021

With schools now open again as lockdown is gradually eased, the DVSA has launched a campaign to urge motorists to make sure they are… Read More

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Honda Monkey motorcycle hot item in NGK March parts promotion

4 March 2021

Members of NGK’s BoxClever independent garage loyalty scheme have been quick to try and win a fantastic Honda Monkey motorcycle, worth almost £3,800, in a… Read More

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“Reasons to be cheerful?” Garage market continues to react to Budget 2021

4 March 2021

The automotive sector has continued to give its views on the potential impact of the March 2021 budget.IAAF Chief Executive Wendy Williamson observed: “The extension… Read More