Helping MOT garages manage test demand in the autumn
MOT demand could be higher this autumn so we've updated our toolkit to help you.
News and updates
Promoting vehicle safety checks to your customers who need to drive
'Whatever your essential journey, make it SAFE' campaign launches on 5 March to help garages to promote vehicle safety checks to customers.
Working safely during the pandemic
We asked 2 different MOT garages about their experiences of working during the pandemic.
A new way to sign into the MOT testing service
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From mid-February 2021, you will be able to log into MTS using an authentication app on your smartphone. Chris Price, Head of MOT policy, takes a closer look.
Ban on tyres over 10 years old on minibuses, buses and coaches
The Department for Transport (DFT) has announced a ban on tyres over 10 years old on any axle of minibuses with single wheels fitted or on the front axle of any lorry, bus or coach. As this legislation takes effect on 1 February 2021, I wanted to let you know how this will affect you.
Beat the Rush - campaign update
Thank you to all the garages who have participated in the Beat the Rush campaign. We know that 310,000 more MOTs were done in August this year, which is an extra 10,000 tests a day on a typical year. And …
Garage industry shows its support for Beat the Rush campaign
We launched the Beat the Rush campaign on July 31 to encourage motorists with an MOT exemption until autumn to get their vehicle tested this summer.
'Beat the Rush' MOT campaign
We’ve updated the Beat the Rush toolkit for you to help communicate with your customers.
International Women’s Day: Hayley Pells, MOT Tester and Motoring Clinic Founder
To coincide with International Women’s Day on Sunday (8 March), Hayley Pells, owner of Avia Speed Shop in Bridgend, talks about her monthly ‘how to’ vehicle safety clinics for customers.
What connected MOT equipment means for you
Chris Price talks about why we're introducing connected MOT equipment, how we've worked with industry to develop and test the technology, and why it will be a good thing for MOT garages and testers.