MOT
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IGA Calls on Government to Raise MOT Fee to at Least £95
Ahead of its upcoming talks with Government around the MOT fee, the Independent Garage Association will be stating the case on behalf of its members that the MOT fee needs to increase significantly. Inflation alone makes the current MOT fee unsustainable; however, inflation is only part of the picture. Garages have also faced additional cost […]
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IGA Secures Meeting with Government to Discuss MOT Fee
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has secured a meeting with the Department for Transport (DfT) to discuss the MOT fee, marking a significant breakthrough in its campaign for a review of a charge that has remained unchanged for Class 4 vehicles since 2010. The meeting follows sustained industry pressure over rising operating costs and […]
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Minister Confirms MOT Fee Review Following IGA Campaign
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT) that it is reviewing the MOT test fee and will consult with stakeholders later this year. The announcement follows sustained engagement between the IGA and the Minister for Local Transport, Lilian Greenwood MP, highlighting the growing financial pressures on independent garages […]
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Independent Garage Association Opens Dialogue with Keir Mather MP
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to Keir Mather MP, opening lines of communication and reinforcing the urgent issues facing independent garages as a result of the stagnant MOT fee. The IGA has a history of constructive engagement with government, including meetings held while Lilian Greenwood was in post, and is now seeking to […]
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IGA Opposes Biennial MOT Testing in Northern Ireland
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has formally submitted its response to the Driver and Vehicle Agency’s (DVA) 2025 consultation regarding the proposed introduction of biennial MOT testing (4-2-2) in Northern Ireland. The IGA strongly opposes the changes, citing serious concerns over road safety, environmental impact, and the adequacy of vehicle inspections under the new system. […]
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IGA meets with government to discuss MOT Fee
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) holds high level meeting with policy makers from both DfT and DVSA to discuss growing financial pressure being put on garages and the stagnant MOT fee cap. During the meeting, the IGA presented compelling evidence that the fee cap, unchanged since 2010, along with increasing operational costs is putting independent […]
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IGA Reiterates Its Call For an Urgent Review of the MOT Fee Cap
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has followed up in its lobbying efforts by highlighting the significant financial strain caused by the stagnant MOT fee cap – which has remained unchanged for over 14 years – by writing to the new Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander MP and also Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood MP. The […]
