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...
Breaking down Special Notice 01-23 The MOT Manual SECTION 1 – Brakes 1.2.1 added paragraph -“Not tested” or “Unable to be tested” must only be used where it becomes apparent during the test that the particular item cannot be tested, and this could not have...
In this article, we cover several points linked to one frequently asked question: How do I carry out a QC check? How often should I do a QC check at my MOT Testing Station? The frequency of checks and the DVSA minimum standard is ONE per MOT tester every TWO months. ...
We are so proud to have attained the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Silver Award, but then The MOT Group were offered a feature in PATHFINDER Magazine (for armed forces service leavers) is amazing! Here are a few excerpts from our feature Darren Finley,...
Taken direct from the DVSA website here: The strike action is part of national industrial action by the PCS union over pay, pensions, jobs and redundancy terms. When the strike will be held The strikes will affect different parts of Great Britain at different times....
MOT testers are required to access their TQI report (Test Quality Information) and analyse them to meet and maintain the standards set by the DVSA in the UK. This article will explain what’s involved in analysing the TQI report. What does a TQI Report include?...
TQI is an abbreviation of the term Test Quality Information. The report is a compilation of the information needed to help you manage your MOT testers and centre effectively. Every MOT centre and tester has the TQI report available to them on the DVSA site on every...
We think this excerpt from an article from the Express online is worth sharing … just in case you didn’t see it. Although the article points out the stress customers are likely to experience, it goes without saying: garage owners and MOT stations will feel that...
First, what is an MOT Test Log? Before we discuss analysis, let’s quantify what a test log is. It’s a record of all your MOT tests, and DVSA guidelines dictate that the analysis of those logs should be conducted monthly. That may seem a little daunting as we’re...
