MOT
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IGA RESPONDS TO 4-1-1 MOT CONSULTATION
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has responded to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) consultation proposing changes to the MOT frequency and other MOT enhancements. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive comments: “As the voice of the independent garage sector, we are asking the government to very carefully consider any changes to the MOT introduction year. Based […]
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20,000 Testers yet to complete their MOT Annual Training
The latest figures from DVSA reveal that nearly 20,000 MOT testers have not yet completed their 2022/23 MOT Annual Training. Testers will be immediately suspended from testing if they do not meet their mandatory annual training requirements by 31 March 2023. With only three weeks left, MOT Stations should ensure their testers have completed their training […]
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Final month left to complete your 2022/23 MOT Annual Training
Testers must complete their 2022/23 MOT Annual Training and pass the online assessment by the end of this month, or they will be suspended from testing. If your testers need last-minute support, 6 last-minute training options are available at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills to ensure that all testers can confidently complete their requirements and […]
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DfT announces 4-1-1 MOT consultation extension following trade body campaign
Following a widespread campaign by automotive industry trade bodies, the Department for Transport (DfT) has extended the current MOT consultation’s closing date to 22 March 2023. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive comments: “After seeing the incredible support for our campaign, and meeting with the DfT and DVSA in conjunction with the Scottish Motor Trade Association […]
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Trade bodies unite to question DfT on MOT consultation
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) and Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) conducted a meeting with the Department for Transport (DfT) and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to discuss the current consultation on MOT frequency and enhancements. During the meeting, the DfT were asked why such a large and complex consultation covering 27 areas within […]
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Over half of MOT Testers yet to complete their 2022/23 Annual Training
The latest figures received by the IGA from DVSA reveal that over 36,000 of the UK’s 64,652 MOT testers have not yet completed their 2022/23 MOT Annual Training. Testers will be immediately suspended from testing if they do not meet their mandatory annual training requirements by 31 March 2023. With only seven weeks left, the IGA […]
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IGA seeks Shadow Transport Secretary’s support to protect 3-1-1 MOT schedule
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to Louise Haigh MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, seeking her support to oppose any changes to the current MOT structure. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive comments: “Our current MOT testing system ensures that the UK roads are amongst the safest in the world. The Department for […]
