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    Why must the MOT cap rise?

    We hear from the IGA about their recent request to the transport secretary to raise the MOT fee cap, whic ...

    We hear from the IGA about their recent request to the transport secretary to raise the MOT fee cap, which hasn’t changed in 14 years. The Independent Garage Association has urged the UK government to ...

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    How to install an MOT bay

    We asked Straightset’s managing director Andrew Bates to give us the lowdown on what you need to do to ge ...

    We asked Straightset’s managing director Andrew Bates to give us the lowdown on what you need to do to get MOT prepared. Installing an MOT bay requires careful planning and informed decision-making, f ...

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    How to maintain your MOT equipment

    If you’re providing MOTs on a regular basis, you need to make sure your testing equipment is on top form ...

    If you’re providing MOTs on a regular basis, you need to make sure your testing equipment is on top form at all times. Here, JHM Butt offers its advice on equipment maintenance. Maintaining MOT equipm ...

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    Garages urged to reevaluate amid MOT slowdown

    As Independent garages across the UK are experiencing a natural decline in MOT bookings following the win ...

    As Independent garages across the UK are experiencing a natural decline in MOT bookings following the winter rush, experts are highlighting it as an opportunity for businesses to refocus and grow. Acc ...

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    MOT testers warned over deadline

    LKQ Euro Car Parts has called on technicians to ensure they have completed the 2024/25 MOT CPD training b ...

    LKQ Euro Car Parts has called on technicians to ensure they have completed the 2024/25 MOT CPD training before the end of March, ahead of changes to the testing process designed to prevent fraud. Lee ...

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    IGA receives MP invitation to discuss MOTs

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has been invited to a meeting by The Future of Roads Minister Li ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has been invited to a meeting by The Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP, to discuss the financial challenges posed by the MOT fee cap, which has not ...

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    Should ADAS calibration be part of the MOT?

    Maverick Diagnostics’ Andy Brooke delves into the hotly debated issue of what role ADAS calibration shoul ...

    Maverick Diagnostics’ Andy Brooke delves into the hotly debated issue of what role ADAS calibration should play in the annual MOT. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems – more commonly known as ADAS – ar ...

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    Challenges facing both suppliers and garages

    PMM visited MAHA UK’s HQ in Wisbech to chat with managing director Neil Ebbs about the challenges facing ...

    PMM visited MAHA UK’s HQ in Wisbech to chat with managing director Neil Ebbs about the challenges facing both equipment suppliers and garages. Can you give readers a rundown of MAHA’s history? We were ...

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    Could EV-only MOT centres become a reality?

    Policy and public affairs lead at the IMI, Hayley Pells appeared on the PMM Podcast recently to discuss t ...

    Policy and public affairs lead at the IMI, Hayley Pells appeared on the PMM Podcast recently to discuss the future of the MOT. We only had time to share a short section of our chat, so we thought we’d ...

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    How to deal with battery testing

    Lead acid, GEL, SLI, AGM or EFB, whatever the battery, they all have one thing in common – they need to b ...

    Lead acid, GEL, SLI, AGM or EFB, whatever the battery, they all have one thing in common – they need to be tested, according to Ecobat. First, a bit of background. Under the surface, or perhaps more a ...

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    Exploring workshop trends

    Community-driven garage management system Garage Hive has enhanced data website Garage Industry Trends. T ...

    Community-driven garage management system Garage Hive has enhanced data website Garage Industry Trends. Trends 2.0, released at The Blend last October, now adds revenue analysis by car age and fuel ty ...

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    Denso shares opportunity for MOT test stations

    Denso discusses the opportunity wiper blades present to MOT test stations. Although it’s difficult to get ...

    Denso discusses the opportunity wiper blades present to MOT test stations. Although it’s difficult to get too excited about wiper blades, when it comes to road safety and the annual MOT test, they are ...

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    Monroe investigates common issues with shocks

    Suspension accounts for the highest failure items in the MOT, 21 per cent of all failure items in fact. D ...

    Suspension accounts for the highest failure items in the MOT, 21 per cent of all failure items in fact. Do yourself and your customers a favour by looking out for the signs of shock absorber failure a ...

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    Ring shares upselling opportunities in MOT season

    Lighting and accessory supplier Ring is advising technicians to consider the upselling opportunities in r ...

    Lighting and accessory supplier Ring is advising technicians to consider the upselling opportunities in regard to lighting that come along with the MOT season. The annual MOT test is the ideal time fo ...

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    Wynns' advice on passing MOT emissions test

    Wynns offers its advice on aiding your customers pass the emissions aspect of the MOT test, and the perfe ...

    Wynns offers its advice on aiding your customers pass the emissions aspect of the MOT test, and the perfect product for it. Protecting the environment is a big concern for the government as its aim is ...

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