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 revenue. Under the current rules, MOT testers must complete their annual CPD and pass the associated assessment by 31 March each year. Those who ...

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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 the mandatory test. The latest guidance comes as many of the nation’s repairers report a growing number of ...

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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 test. During many MOTs, common issues which crop up are with bulbs and batteries, both of which are relied on by the driver, ...

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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 & repairs boosted bookings for its sector partners by 39% last year compared to 2024 with 88% for independent garages and 12% for its franchise ...

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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 announcement follows engagement between the IGA and the Minister for Local Transport, Lilian Greenwood MP, highlighting the growing financial pressures on independent garages caused by ...

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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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