We all love to have an occasional clearout – a tidier office environment makes everyone focus better and clears the brain, too! But we’re often asked, “What can we throw and what MOT records need to be kept regarding DVSA?” This article will, we hope, help put you...
A hot topic in the automotive industry right now is the shortage of MOT testers in the UK and how this might affect wait times for MOT tests in the coming months. There are several reasons for the shortage, for example: • more MOT testers are reaching retirement age •...
Actions to take in the event of a sudden and unexpected change to your MOT station’s legal entity. A recent conversation with a client who found themselves in an upsetting predicament after the passing of a family member and business partner has prompted me to ‘put...
In April 2023 the DVSA issued Special Notice 02-23 – Changes to Annual Training. This Notice explained that the minimum amount of training required has now been reduced from 3 hours of MOT tester training each year and 16 hours in a rolling 5 year period, to a...
It is important that MOT tools remain on the MOT bay; testers should not need to leave the bay in order to find the tools they need. A DVSA officer will want to see that all mandatory MOT tools are present and easily accessible. Do you find that MOT testers are...
Get ahead of the game and book your testers’ 2023/24 annual training and assessments now. The automotive industry is known for its fast pace. But there’s a thin line between fast-paced and chaotic. So, being organised is essential to avoid unnecessary stress,...
In April 2016, after listening to and acting on what MOT testers wanted, DVSA replaced the old 5-year refresher course with a new programme of annual MOT training. This meant that the MOT tester could learn in ‘bite-sized’ chunks throughout the annual...
Just in case you don’t subscribe to AutoScene Magazine, take a look at the feature article they wrote about The MOT Group. Ever wondered what an Authorised Examiner Consultant (AEC) does? We recently experienced ‘A Day in the Life’ of Karena Hill, owner and AEC...
One of the biggest challenges for MOT managers is getting their testers in front of a computer that’s not logged onto an MOT Test. Let’s face it … computers and mechanics who love working on engines and vehicles are generally not a match made in heaven. So, getting...
Anne Cherry the newly qualified MOT Manager who spoke to Autoscene about The MOT Group This is taken directly from Autoscene like to be sure our advertising partners and regular contributors meet the same high standards as us. so we love to meet some of them and their...
