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The backlog in MOT tests in Northern Ireland may finally be easing, with January 2023 seeing the highest number of tests conducted in a decade. Data released by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) indicates that January this year recorded the highest number of total MOT tests—including retests—compared to any previous January over the last decade. A total of 101,818 tests ...

The cost-of-living crisis is hammering aftersales business for dealers as customers put the brakes on spending. One-in-five drivers (20%) under the age of 44 have driven illegally by not putting their car through the MOT or replacing tyres when needed to save money in the cost-of-living crisis, new data from the RAC reveals. Among drivers of all ages, one-in-10 (10%) ...

Servicing charges and the high cost of new and used cars are among the biggest concerns for motorists over the coming 12 months. Research carried out by Close Brothers Motor Finance found that the biggest concern was rising fuel prices cited by 53% of motorist. Car insurance also ranked highly with more than half (52%) of drivers stating they’re concerned ...

The MoT regime in Northern Ireland is in an “unacceptable state” according to the chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association Sue Robinson. Robinson welcomed discussions in Stormont yesterday seeking to address the MOT backlog which has seen motorists in Northern Ireland face an average wait of 72 days for an MOT test. “As much as these backlogs have ...

The Government has ruled that the first MOT will remain at three years from registration. Every subsequent MOT will also continue to be taken once every year. Launched in January 2023, the consultation sought views to ensure roadworthiness checks continue to balance the cost to motorists, road safety, advances in vehicle technology, and tackling vehicle emissions. To ensure MOTs are ...

Dealers in Northern Ireland have expressed disappointment at the hike in the cost of MoTs The cost of driving and vehicle tests in Northern Ireland are set to increase by nearly 25%, with re-testing seeing increases of 59.5%. This follows the Driver and Vehicle Agency’s (DVA) report which found that ‘no equality issues’ would affect the progression of the proposed ...

The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has decided that vehicle recalls will now appear on MOT test certificates. The move was welcomed by the National Franchised Dealers Association which said the vehicle recall system is an “essential safety mechanism” for motorists to return their car to their dealership to have warranty recalls repaired free of charge to adhere to ...

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has said that it cannot support a move to change the frequency of a car’s first MoT from the current three years to four. The move was proposed by the government in a bid to help consumers save money in the cost of living crisis. It has also been argued that EVs with ...

The NFDA is strongly opposing the Government’s proposed changes to the current MOT system. Sue Robinson, chief executive of the NFDA, said: “The public that are buying new cars are predominantly buying those from franchised dealers, therefore a substantial amount of first time MOTs will be conducted at a franchised dealer site. It is common consensus from our members that ...

UK motorists “strongly support” keeping the first MOT at three years, with the majority expressing concern that an extension would have safety implications. That’s the conclusion of research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) which found that 67% of British car owners were concerned that extending the MOT would put lives in danger. Three quarters agreed that ...