The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills was officially opened today as the industry geared up for a new “professional standard” for the role of MOT tester.
The Scottish Motor Trade Association has partnered with the Institute of the Motor Industry to support its members annual continued professional development (CPD) and assessment requirements.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation and Scottish Motor Trade Association will survey their members and the motor industry to assess the impact of the Government’s latest changes to road tax on the annual MOT test.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation and Scottish Motor Trade Association have met with ministers to present a case against extending the MOT test for new cars.
The way MOT testers are being trained is changing, with the role soon to become a National Occupational Standard (NOS).
The National Franchised Dealers Association has raised the cost of FCA compliance, an extended MOT testing period and the BIK diesel surcharge with the HM Treasury.
Three training providers are preparing to pilot a new DVSA qualification for all MOT managers and testers from April 2016, as part of a three-phased approach involving around 500 people.
As many as six in 10 motorists (59%) claim to worry about hidden costs when booking their car into a garage for an MoT, service or repair.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is opening a new training centre in the midlands next spring to act as a resource for MoT tester training.
The number of workshop bookings has declined by 2.4%, from 35.2 million entries in 2013 to 34.36 million in 2014, according to research released by Castrol.
John Clark Motor Group has added the Renault, Dacia Peugeot franchises to its portfolio for the first time.
The AA has launched its own online service designed to help motorists maintain all aspects of their vehicle ownership.
HPI is warning dealers that the proposed Government’s plans to consult on extending the MoT period from three years to four years could see the risk of fraud from clockers escalate.
Proposals in this week's Chancellor's Budget to consider a four year wait until a vehicle's first MoT test have been criticised by the chief of Warranty Direct.
52% of people would use a credit card or savings to pay for car repairs, according to Allianz Global Assistance UK.
Poor vehicle maintenance is burdening small businesses with avoidable costs and downtime, according to research from Lex Autolease.
