As the head of a business that supports workshops with ADAS and calibration services, we thought Iain Molloy, managing director at A1 ADAS Group, was best placed to answer whether it’s now time to add ADAS checks to the MOT. So here he is, in his own words.  Before we even get to the MOT ...

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PMM went up to Leeds recently to visit AJ Fleetcare, an award-winning garage which is proving that sometimes the family way is the best way.  After meeting at Mechanex last year for the first time, AJ Fleetcare extended an invitation to the PMM team to take a break from the desk work and travel up to Leeds to see them for a chinwag. ...

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MOT Juice updates readers of PMM on the latest changes to the MOT process. Over the past few months, Authorised Examiners across the UK have started receiving the DVSA’s new VTS Self- Assessment form – a key part of the updated MOT compliance review process that officially came into effect in April 2025. The form ...

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The MOT is not just a tick-box exercise – convert the potential, urges Comline. For some motorists, the MOT is a yearly stress test – a necessary but often dreaded inspection. But for independent workshops, it’s more than just another task on the ramp: It’s an opportunity to guarantee safety, build trust and grow revenue. ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts has highlighted the top causes of MOT failure to help independent garages prepare for increased demand during one of the busiest periods of the year. Industry data from Autotech Recruit showed MOT demand is up by around 100,000 tests per month compared with the same period last year. And with vehicles ...

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As the season starts to turn, many workshop owners will have an eye on how they can further expand in 2025. This is something Ryme Worldwide is looking to help garages with. An MOT Bay can be extremely fruitful, not just for the increase in turnover, but time saved not taking the vehicle to a ...

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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 address the stagnant MOT fee cap, which has remained unchanged for over 14 years. In a letter to the former ...

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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, from selecting the right equipment to optimising the available space. Every workshop presents unique challenges, and while some factors remain consistent, site-specific considerations ...

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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 equipment is crucial for any garage that wants to remain compliant, promote safety, and ensure customer satisfaction. In this post, we’ll ...

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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. According to real-time data from Garage Industry Trends, future bookings have dropped by 20% since February’s peak, reflecting a usual dip in MOT demand ...

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