New Protyre data has revealed a North-South divide in the MOT fail rate following stricter government regulations.
City West Commercials has revealed exciting growth plans for its Exeter depot, including a new MOT bay and additional recruits.
The Royal Burgh of Kirkcaldy has been revealed as the MoT failure capital of the UK, according Government data analysis by HonestJohn.co.uk.
Franchised car dealers should prepare for a rise in demand for MOTs as a record number of cars are due for their first test this year.
Over a million vehicles have failed MOT tests since the introduction of new test criteria by the DVSA in May, 2018.
An in-depth analysis has concluded that up to 45% of franchised dealers’ MOT data is incorrect, meaning nearly half of their customers are being sent MOT reminders at the wrong time.
MyCarNeedsA.com has revealed that September is set to be a record breaking "boost" for garages due to upcoming MoTs.
Four-fifths of UK motorists have felt garages ‘held their cars hostage’ following a service or MOT, a new survey carried out by Fixter has revealed.
AutoVHC data has found that over 40% of UK motorists left car dealerships' workshops without having ‘red work’ maintenance completed during June 2018.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) MOT Tester training courses are now more widely available to aftersales providers thanks to a development of the scheme delivered in partnership with Progress Recruitment Solutions.
Car dealers could retain more than 60% of customers for MOT and service work if they send timely reminders, according to Marketing Delivery survey.
Transparent video communications could boost customer satisfaction in response to recent MOT changes, says CitNOW.
Severe penalties for vehicles ruled unsafe by the new MOT regime may create upsell opportunities for franchised dealers
Peugeot and Toyota cars have been identified as the most expensive to repair, according to internal data from WhoCanFixMyCar.com.
The Department for Transport has ditched plans to extend the wait on a new car's initial MOT from three to four years due to concerns about road safety, following Government consultation period.
The Government team overseeing vehicles is trying to make it easier for consumers to remember when their car’s MOT test is due.
Audi cars are the most likely to pass an MoT first time, closely followed by BMW. Research by Servicing Stop reveals that 86% of Audi passed first time with BMW having an 86% success rate.
Currently up to 44% of ‘red work’ – that which is identified as either an urgent fault or repairs that, if not completed, will render the vehicle unsafe, or even illegal - remains unsold by the average aftersales department.
We know that customers are paying on average of 11% more, when they choose a franchised dealer to carry out work.
The number of cars on UK roads showing mileage discrepancies has risen by 25% since 2014, HPI has revealed..
