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MOT testers urged to book CPD before deadline

|Date: March 20, 2026

MOT testers urged to book CPD before deadline

LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged MOT testers to complete their annual CPD before the end-of-March deadline, w ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts has urged MOT testers to complete their annual CPD before the end-of-March deadline, warning missing it could leave workshops unable to test vehicles, losing valuable bookings and r ...

March 20, 2026
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Five visible defects costing an MOT pass

|Date: March 19, 2026

Five visible defects costing an MOT pass

With an estimated 2.5 million MOTs set to take place across the UK in March, drivers are being urged by t ...

With an estimated 2.5 million MOTs set to take place across the UK in March, drivers are being urged by the Motor Ombudsman to not overlook five defects often simple to spot, and easy to fix before th ...

March 19, 2026
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What technicians should focus on this MOT season

|Date: March 04, 2026

What technicians should focus on this MOT season

Ring has urged technicians to focus on bulbs and batteries this MOT season, stating it’s vital for techni ...

Ring has urged technicians to focus on bulbs and batteries this MOT season, stating it’s vital for technicians to think about the ramifications to their customers of a fail or advisories during the te ...

March 04, 2026
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BookMyGarage announces record year for partners

|Date: January 20, 2026

BookMyGarage announces record year for partners

BookMyGarage has revealed independent garages and franchise garages benefitted from a record £134 million ...

BookMyGarage has revealed independent garages and franchise garages benefitted from a record £134 million of retail work booked via its platform in 2025. The UK’s comparison site for MOTs, servicing ...

January 20, 2026
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Minister confirms MOT fee review

|Date: October 16, 2025

Minister confirms MOT fee review

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT ...

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT) it is reviewing the MOT test fee and will consult with stakeholders later this year. The anno ...

October 16, 2025
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Top causes of MOT failures revealed

|Date: September 23, 2025

Top causes of MOT failures revealed

LKQ Euro Car Parts has highlighted the top causes of MOT failure to help independent garages prepare for ...

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 Rec ...

September 23, 2025
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