A new qualification for MOT testers and managers is being introduced to help improve the skills of those who work in the MOT testing industry. Each year around 42 million car MOT tests are carried out. While the vast majority are conducted to the correct standard, errors can and have occurred. The new qualification and training regime is intended to improve standards and consistency across the … [Read more...]
Government fails on-line MoT test
Motorists and garages have been hit by a failure of the Government’s on-line MoT system. It replaced the traditional paper certificates but has been dogged by software issues from the outset and last year 29 Million vehicles were tested. This summer, garages reported further complications over logging into and recording the data, which has impacted on taxing vehicles as well as police … [Read more...]
Extended MoT plan will also stretch fraud, warn security firm
Following news that the Government plans to consult on extending the MoT period from three years to four, HPI, provider of the HPI Check, warns that the risk of clocking fraud could significantly escalate. The new plans were announced in the budget, which prompted an industry backlash concerning the risk to consumer safety, if vehicles are left without an MoT for an extra year. However, HPI … [Read more...]