More than 5 million motorists skipped having an MOT on their cars in April and May by taking advantage of the government’s half-year test exemption during the coronavirus pandemic. From 30 March, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) waived the requirement for MOT tests for cars for six months as garages were forced to … Read more
More than 5 million motorists skipped having their cars MOT’d in April and May by taking advantage of the government’s extension to tests during the coronavirus pandemic. From 30 March, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) waived the requirement for MOT tests for cars for six months as garages were forced to limit services … Read more
With pressure mounting on the Government to scrap the six-month MOT test exemption, recently updated figures from the Department for Transport have revealed which models are most and least likely to pass and fail. MOT testers have this week claimed that some 1.1million vehicles eligible for the extension would have failed the assessment but are … Read more
Major UK motor bodies have today called on the Government to axe the six-month MOT exemption for vehicles put in place due to Covid-19 over fears of a rapid rise in the number of dangerous cars on the road now that the lockdown has been eased. New measures announced by the Prime Minister this week … Read more
For the past 30 years I’ve been writing about family money, and this is the toughest time I have known for finding the right tone and approach. When NHS staff are facing enormous stress and risking their health every day, other vital workers are battling to keep us supplied with food, and many face the … Read more
Motorists have been granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from today under new measures announced last week by the Department for Transport to help stem the impact of the coronavirus. It says this will enable drivers and riders to to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or … Read more
Motorists granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March under new coronavirus measures MOT testing exemption from March 30 for cars, vans and motorcycles Drivers will be responsible for ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy Anyone found to be using unsafe cars will face prosecution, DfT says Find out what you need to check … Read more
With strict restrictions in place to prevent people from leaving homes and gathering in groups, motorists with scheduled car maintenance might wonder if they can still have work carried out on their vehicles. MOT tests, servicing, repairs, filling up with fuel and collecting motors just purchased will be top of the agenda for owners, especially … Read more