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Fleet industry news 30 Nov 2020MOT backlog latest as sites remain open during lockdown
Problems experienced with MOT and servicing during the first lockdown have not be repeated a second time around, new research from Fleet Assist suggests.
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Fleet industry news 6 Nov 2020Surge in MOTs despite test centres staying open
MOT and service centres were inundated with bookings before new coronavirus lockdown restrictions came into force, despite being allowed to remain open.
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NEWS 2 Oct 2020
SMR bookings still challenging for 41% of fleets
Forty-one per cent of fleets are experiencing issues booking service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work or MOTs, despite dealerships re-opening in June.
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Fleet industry news 30 Sep 2020Coronavirus: Thousands of fleet vehicle contracts extended
Thousands of company cars and vans had their contracts extended during the coronavirus crisis, according to new data from Epyx.
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Fleet industry news 11 Aug 2020New six-month MOT extension data raises road safety fears
The Government is being urged to persuade motorists to book their MOT now in the interests of road safety and fears testing stations could become overwhelmed.
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Fleet industry news 31 Jul 2020DVSA wants MOTs booked now to avoid September rush
The DVSA is urging operators of vehicles due an MOT in September, October or November, to bring them forward to beat the expected rush for tests in the autumn.
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Fleet industry news 8 Jul 2020One in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk
Analysis of the latest Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) data by BookMyGarage, showed that 1 in 10 cars on the road could be classified as having ‘dangerous defects’.
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Fleet industry news 8 Jul 2020
Coronavirus: SMR threat to fleets as lockdown is lifted
Service, maintenance and repair (SMR) for fleets is coming under pressure on three fronts, according to Epyx.
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Fleet industry news 3 Jul 2020
Coronavirus: MOT delays predicted this autumn
Hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to be tested this summer could end up causing a backlog, the RAC has warned.
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Fleet industry news 30 Jun 2020Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends
The Government has announced that mandatory MOT tests for cars, motorcycles and vans in England, Scotland and Wales will be restarted from August 1.
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General News 22 Jun 2020
Five million fewer MOT tests carried out during lockdown
There were five million fewer MOT tests carried out in April and May 2020 than in the same months last year.
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General News 11 Jun 2020Coronavirus: half of drivers will stick to MOT and service intervals
Half of drivers plan on getting their car serviced and MOT’d as normal, despite Coronavirus.
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Fleet industry news 29 May 2020
MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by MoneySuperMarket has revealed that more than 3m (3,025,345) cars and vans had their MOT extended since March 30.
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General News 26 May 2020Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the roads, according to Kwik Fit
New research by Kwik Fit has revealed that almost 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles are set to return to the roads as lockdown begins to ease.
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Fleet industry news 11 May 2020Venson warns MOT extension could cause chaos for fleets
Venson Automotive Solutions has urged fleet managers to encourage company car drivers to ensure their vehicles are ‘road ready’ as the nation anticipates an easing of lockdown.
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Fleet industry news 7 May 2020
Servicing and MOT network ready for lockdown lift, says Fleet Assist
Fleet Assist says that almost half of its UK servicing outlets have remained open during the lockdown to keep key worker fleets on the road.
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Fleet industry news 4 May 2020
Coronavirus: 'Strong argument' to continue MOT tests during lockdown
FleetCheck says there is a “strong argument” for fleets to continue car and van MOT tests to ensure safety.
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Fleet industry news 27 Apr 2020
MOT system could be overloaded after lockdown, fears Licence Check
The UK’s MOT testing system could be overloaded later this year when the country comes out of lockdown, fears Licence Check.
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NEWS 27 Mar 2020IGA raises concerns over six-month MOT exemption
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has said it is raising concerns with Government regarding the impact of extending MOTs for six months.
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Fleet industry news 25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: New MOT advice gives fleets six-month extension
Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, allowing people to carry on with essential travel, says the Department for Transport (DfT).
