Garages seek help to deter drivers leaving with safety issues unresolved

Motor industry organisations have reacted to suggestions that dealerships and garages should be able to do more to deter motorists from driving off in a car or van that has unresolved safety-critical faults identified by vehicle technicians.

After the boss of a nationwide big brand motor store voiced a desire for police powers to stop vehicles with identified major faults, AM-online sought the views of some of the UK's key trade organisations.

Most have echoed the concerns, and the Institute of the Motor Industry has now warned that this could be a growing problem for road safety due to an aging car parc and the increased costs of living, and it has called for a Government-led industry consultation.