MOT changes: is your vehicle “DANGEROUS”?
New MOT changes could potentially deem “dangerous” many cars that would previously have passed the test. Tyre firm Continental believes that the changes could also lead to a sharp increase in MOT failures. In an attempt to improve vehicle safety…
Pendragon: more changes at the top and record losses announced
A week after reporting a pre-tax loss of over £32 million for the first six months of 2019 and announcing 300 job cuts, the UK’s biggest car dealer Pendragon announced that non-executive director Richard Laxer is to step down at…
Cheapest places to MoT and service car revealed
Garages in some parts of England and Wales are charging motorists up to 60% more for basic MOT and servicing than others, according to a new study by Bookmygarage.com. Describing this as the postcode lottery of prices, research shows that…
Electric Vehicle Approved scheme launched for EV-savvy dealers
A new government-backed scheme has been launched to recognise dealerships skilled in selling and servicing electric vehicles. Government research found that uncertainty and poor advice were the main barriers pushing drivers against electric vehicle ownership. The Electric Vehicle Approved scheme…