Scheme talk with Neil Barlow

...there is a lot of focus on the new IT (for 2014/15). We have a new development partner – Kainos – who have just joined us to work on developing...
...there is a lot of focus on the new IT (for 2014/15). We have a new development partner – Kainos – who have just joined us to work on developing...
The Department for Transport has set up a website for people to discuss and make suggestions about changes to road-worthiness testing for classic vehicles. The current rules in Great Britain...
...Is there any allowance for this? Where a vehicle has been extensively modified or converted, Reasons for Rejection for components missing where fitted as standard should not be applied. For...
Most of what we talk about here is aimed at testers and garages. This time we’re giving a short run down of the most common MOT fail items for vehicle...
...a reason for rejection. 4. Once at a moderate brake effort, hold a steady pedal pressure and check for fluctuation of brake effort through each wheel revolution. Then gradually release...
...confusion that has been around for a while. 1 . Myth - You shouldn’t enter the test result for at least an hour after you register the vehicle for test,...
...vehicle miles. Recent forecasts from the Department for Transport show that this figure will continue to rise substantially in the coming years. Operating a poorly maintained van could result in...
Authorised Examiners (AEs) and Nominated Testers (NTs) have now started claiming their accounts in preparation for switching to the new MOT testing service. It’s the AE’s responsibility to make sure...
...have been letting customers know about the new items at the MOT test for more than a year to make sure they are ready for the changes.” VOSA’s Head of...
...all need to have the right IT equipment in place in order to access the new system and carry on testing. This means you’ll be responsible for your own IT...