Independent Garage Association – 29th June 2020 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) welcomes the Department for Transport’s statement announcing that the MOT extension will end on 1st August 2020. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive comments: “We thank the Government for listening to our views. The news will give clarity to garages and allow them to […]
Today, 29th June, the Department for Transport announced that the 6-month MOT exemption for cars, vans and motorcycles introduced during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, will end on 1st August. As non-essential services start to re-open in line with government guidance, and more vehicles are back on the roads, having an up-to-date MOT will help to […]
www.garagewire.co.uk – 26th June 2020 The government is consulting on plans to end the six-month MOT extension, according to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The government intends to draft an amendment to the Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020, the IAAF has said. The reported change would bring forward the end date of […]
Independent Garage Association (IGA) – 23rd June 2020 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is urging the Government to remove the six-month MOT extension with immediate effect, following the Prime Minister’s announcement that further social distancing measures will be relaxed from 4th July. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive comments: “Now is the time to end the […]
www.express.co.uk – 22nd June 2020 MOT tests will be made mandatory for some vehicles from early next month although exemption rules will still remain in place for many drivers. MOT test suspensions will be lifted for heavy vehicles although cars will not be made to take a test just yet as exemption rules still stand. […]
https://uk.motor1.com – 15th June 2020 An estimated 14 million British drivers fail to check their car for defects more than once a year, according to new research. The study of more than 2,000 UK motorists by road safety charity Brake and breakdown recovery firm Green Flag showed a shocking one in 10 drivers (nine percent) […]
www.cardealermagazine.co.uk – 13th June 2010 The government has confirmed the 6-month MOT extension remains ‘under review’ as new research shows nearly half of drivers expect to get their cars checked as normal anyway. Rumours are circulating once again in the industry that the MOT extension – put in place on March 29 and set to […]
www.express.co.uk – 31st May 2020 MOT test suspensions are being reviewed by the government and industry stakeholders but the current extension will not be lifted until it is safe. In a letter to the Independent Garage Association (IGA), the Transport Secretary revealed the DVSA continued to work with testers to develop guidance for a safe […]
