MOT
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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 […]
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IGA Calls for Urgent Review of MOT Fee Cap
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh MP to highlight the significant financial strain caused by the stagnant MOT fee cap, which has remained unchanged for over 14 years. This issue has been aggravated by rising inflation and additional burdens introduced in recent budgets. Stuart James, Chief Executive Officer of […]
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Reminder: Ensure Compliance with MOT Assessment Deadlines
UPDATED: 23/02/2024 Dear Garage Owners, As of February 22nd, 2024, a significant number of testers, totalling 29,459 have yet to complete their annual MOT Assessments. This situation warrants attention for several reasons. Failure to meet the MOT assessment deadline entails more than just a minor inconvenience. Testers who miss this deadline must demonstrate their proficiency […]
