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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 2020Coronavirus: 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).
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Fleet industry news 24 Mar 2020
Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice
DVSA issues new MOT advice after initially telling drivers in self-isolation to not take their vehicle to be MOT tested.
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Fleet industry news 23 Mar 2020MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA
The DVSA tells Fleet News that requirements relating to vehicle testing are under review.
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Fleet industry news 29 Jan 2020MOT testing for cars and vans suspended
All MOTs for cars and light vehicles in Northern Ireland have been cancelled with immediate effect after cracks were found in vehicle lifting equipment.
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NEWS 29 Aug 2019
MOT advisories found in 1 in 4 cars after checks
MOT advisories are found in 1 in 4 cars after checks, and leaving the forecourt, according to data from Protyre.
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Manufacturer news 1 Feb 2019Honda achieves highest MOT pass rate
Hondas are more likely to pass an MOT first time than any other brand, according to Department for Transport (DfT) statistics.
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Fleet industry news 16 Jan 2019
MOT change would be good for road safety, says RAC
The RAC has given its backing to aligning the MOT with vehicle safety recalls so that if there is an outstanding issue with a car or van it could fail the test.
